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Knit Kit - Baby & Toddler Bee Beanie

Knit Kit - Baby & Toddler Bee Beanie

£25.00 GBP
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Skill Level - Easy

This is cute, fun to knit, warm, and hypo-allergenic because it is made using alpaca yarn. You can choose to knit it in the round, or as a flat panel. There are two bee sizes, and three different hat finishes (a pompom, or two types of stalk).

The kit is part of our bee range, which is a recognition of the plight of bees in today's environment. We are all more aware of the need to protect bees who work so hard to keep nature producing for us, and this is our acknowledgement of the importance of bees to our world.

The colours the hats are knitted in, from left to right, are: Jade, Parchment and Moss Green, but you can choose from over 20 of our lovely alpaca DK colours. We include the yarn for the bees.

Kit includes:

  • Cotton alpaca project bag
  • 100g (225m) Gorgeous DK yarn made from 75% alpaca/25% sheep
  • Approx 10g each of Black, Yellow Ochre, and Parchment yarn (as above)
  • Optional 4.5mm needles (circular or single pointed), and a tapestry needle
  • Pattern for kit
  • For the bee, you will also need 3.25mm needles for the large bee, or 2.5mm needles for the small bee

Designed by Lesley-Anne Radcliffe

The Wool

  • 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)

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
  • 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

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

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Biodegradable

Biodegradable

Less Chemicals

Less Chemicals

Less Washing

Less Washing

Stain Resistant

Stain Resistant

No Ironing

No Ironing

Sustainable Alpaca

Sustainable Alpaca

Water Repellent

Water Repellent

Biodegradable

Biodegradable

Less Chemicals

Less Chemicals

Less Washing

Less Washing

Stain Resistant

Stain Resistant

No Ironing

No Ironing

Sustainable Alpaca

Sustainable Alpaca

Water Repellent

Water Repellent

Biodegradable

Biodegradable

Less Chemicals

Less Chemicals

Less Washing

Less Washing

Stain Resistant

Stain Resistant

No Ironing

No Ironing

Sustainable Alpaca

Sustainable Alpaca

Water Repellent

Water Repellent

Biodegradable

Biodegradable

Less Chemicals

Less Chemicals

Less Washing

Less Washing

Stain Resistant

Stain Resistant

No Ironing

No Ironing

Sustainable Alpaca

Sustainable Alpaca

Water Repellent

Water Repellent

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Frequently Asked Questions

Natural fibers are biodegradable and decompose naturally, unlike synthetic fibers, which take over 200 years to degrade. During this time, they contribute to landfill waste, release greenhouse gases, and leach toxic chemicals into the environment.

Alpaca material is stain-resistant, which means that it needs less washing and is less likely to get ruined by stains … and alpaca is stain-resistant without having chemicals and coatings added to it to make it so.

Sustainable Fashion Story

Alpaca yarn is naturally wrinkle-resistant, eliminating the need for ironing and reducing energy consumption. This helps lower carbon emissions, with ironing estimated to produce 190 kg of CO₂ per person annually.

Unlike sheep and goats, alpacas graze sustainably by trimming grass instead of uprooting it. This allows the grass to regrow naturally, preserving the soil and supporting healthy ecosystems.