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Knit Kit - Baby Roll-up Hat

Knit Kit - Baby Roll-up Hat

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Skill Level - Beginner

This alpaca wool knit kit uses DK alpaca yarn from British and Irish farms.This is the baby and toddler version of our adult roll-ups. The yarn we use is so great for the tiny family members because their heads need to be protected but often pull woolly hats off. Our super-soft non-itchy and breathable alpaca yarn is something they are happy to wear, and they love the colours too.

Size:Newborn / 3-6 months / 12-36 months / 3-10 years

Supplied with:

  • Cotton alpaca project bag
  • 100g (225m) Gorgeous DK yarn made from 75% alpaca/25% sheep's wool from our own and other UK herds
  • 4.5mm needles (optional)
  • Pattern
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Skill Level - Beginner

This alpaca wool knit kit uses DK alpaca yarn from British and Irish farms.This is the baby and toddler version of our adult roll-ups. The yarn we use is so great for the tiny family members because their heads need to be protected but often pull woolly hats off. Our super-soft non-itchy and breathable alpaca yarn is something they are happy to wear, and they love the colours too.

Size:Newborn / 3-6 months / 12-36 months / 3-10 years

Supplied with:

  • Cotton alpaca project bag
  • 100g (225m) Gorgeous DK yarn made from 75% alpaca/25% sheep's wool from our own and other UK herds
  • 4.5mm needles (optional)
  • Pattern

As with all Gorgeous alpaca DK kits, it's warm and cosy, but lightweight and breathes well. The alpaca yarn has a small amount of 100% natural sheep's wool blended in, which makes it easy to knit and crochet with, and still retains that wonderful alpaca softness.

What's so great about alpaca yarn? 

Alpaca yarn is highly valued for it's softness, warmth, and durability.

Let's compare it to sheep's wool

    • The fibres are much finer, and generally longer, than sheep’s wool, which makes them softer and less itchy
    • It contains no lanolin which makes it hypo-allergenic (and also makes it more sustainable as it can be processed at very low temperatures)
    • It also has a natural sheen that gives finished items a luxurious look
    • Both sheep and alpaca fleece is water-repellent, but alpaca also wicks away the moisture
Weight of Yarn #3, DK
Blend 75% alpaca 25% sheep
Size: 4/9Nm giving 225m (245 yards) per 100g
Ball Size 50g (112m)
Tension 21 sts x 27 rows= 4"/10cm over stocking stitch with 4.5mm (UK 7, US 7)

Hand washing: Use lukewarm water and a specialist wool detergent. Hair conditioner in the final rinse will add extra softness. When washing and rinsing squeeze the garment rather than rubbing. Gently squeeze out excess water before rolling in a towel. Lay flat to dry.

Washing machines: Modern machines with delicate programme at 20C using a wool delicate detergent. Can be spun at 400 RPM.

If you are not 100% happy with our products, we will pay for the returns and refund you the full amount you paid on receipt of returned goods

  • Returns accepted for 90 days
  • Free return shipping
  • No restocking fee
  • Final sale items can be returned, but customer pays for postage

Customer Reviews

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Helen ILSLEY
Handwarmers

The yarn is has a beautiful soft feel and knits up lovely. I will be buying another kit once this one is completed. The delivery was really quick. I just felt that the speckled grey colour was a bit more brown than grey.

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Dr SV Richards
Restful spiral cowl

I'm working on it now. Lovely soft wool. Easy to follow instructions and wonderful service as usual. My third Alpaca project 😊

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Mrs Susan Rayner
A lovley kit

I bought one kit for this lovely moss stitch headband and then two more balls of wool and have made one more headband and used the leftovers with the third ball to make a scarf to match.
I just love the feel of the Alpaca and the colours are beautiful.
I will be looking at more kits without a doubt.

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Lynda Williams
Love this ....

So I am currently on hat number 3 !!! Amazing wool to knit with , I will redo the cable beanie again ( my mistake I should have made it longer ) as I have plenty of wool left & I found it a nice easy pattern to follow . I am sure my sisters will be very happy as they are their birthday presents for next month ....I will no doubt be ordering more wool in the future as I love it , thank you for a great service .....

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Barbara Petrie
Random Eyelet Shawl

Lovely yarn (as ever) to work with. The joy of a simple pattern (even though I am an experienced knitter) that gives me the freedom to place the pattern rows where I want. This makes for just the piece of work to knit of an evening - and to look forward to wearing in the coming autumn and winter.