Knit Kit - Chunky Seaman's Beanie & Scarf Set
Knit Kit - Chunky Seaman's Beanie & Scarf Set
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Skill Level - Easy
This alpaca wool chunky ribbed beanie and scarf knitting kit uses fabulous chunky alpaca yarn from British and Irish farms. It is super soft and gets rave reviews. The hat can be knitted with circular needles or single pointed needles and we can include lovely bamboo knitting needles.
Sizes:
Hat: To fit head circumference: Small (Medium, Large) – 48 (53, 60) cm; height 19 (21, 22) cm plus a 9 cm foldup brim (but If you want to make a longer hat there is sufficient yarn).
Scarf: 18 (21) cm wide by approx 140 (120) cm long
Supplied with:
- Cotton alpaca project bag
- 350g (350m) Gorgeous Chunky yarn made from 75% alpaca/25% sheep - or 200g for scarf, and 150 for the hat
- Optional 6mm needles and tapestry needle
- Pattern for the scarf and beanie
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Skill Level - Easy
This alpaca wool chunky ribbed beanie and scarf knitting kit uses fabulous chunky alpaca yarn from British and Irish farms. It is super soft and gets rave reviews. The hat can be knitted with circular needles or single pointed needles and we can include lovely bamboo knitting needles.
Sizes:
Hat: To fit head circumference: Small (Medium, Large) – 48 (53, 60) cm; height 19 (21, 22) cm plus a 9 cm foldup brim (but If you want to make a longer hat there is sufficient yarn).
Scarf: 18 (21) cm wide by approx 140 (120) cm long
Supplied with:
- Cotton alpaca project bag
- 350g (350m) Gorgeous Chunky yarn made from 75% alpaca/25% sheep - or 200g for scarf, and 150 for the hat
- Optional 6mm needles and tapestry needle
- Pattern for the scarf and beanie
About the Wool
As with all Gorgeous alpaca Chunky 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 | #5, Chunky |
| Blend: | 75% Alpaca, 25% Sheep |
| Size: | 3/3Nm giving 100m per 100g |
| Ball size: | 50g (50m) |
| Tension: | 15 sts x 18 rows = 4"/10cm over stocking stitch with 6mm (US10) |
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
I received my order very quick, which was great because I was knitting the kit for a Christmas present. The wool is so soft and light to work with and stays in shape. The hat has been worn every day due to the blustery and very wet weather, and I keep being told ‘I love my hat!’ I’m still knitting the scarf, but I know that will be received with the same enthusiasm.