• Model wearing chunky alpaca Seaman's hat and scarf knitted from Gorgeous Alpacas pattern – shown in Parchment.
  • Model wearing chunky alpaca Seaman's hat and scarf knitted from Gorgeous Alpacas pattern – shown in Parchment.
  • Model wearing chunky alpaca Seaman's hat knitted from Gorgeous Alpacas pattern – shown in Parchment.
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  • This alpaca wool chunky hat and/or scarf knitting kit uses alpaca yarn from British and Irish farms. Shown here in Speckledy Green.
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  • Faux fur pompoms in off-white, silver, bronze, dark brown, or black
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  • Model wearing the alpaca wool chunky hat and scarf knitting kit uses alpaca yarn from British and Irish farms. Shown here in Speckledy Grey.
  • Model wearing chunky alpaca Seaman's scarf – shown in Parchment.
  • Model wearing chunky alpaca Seaman's hat and scarf knitted from Gorgeous Alpacas pattern – shown in Parchment.
  • Model wearing chunky alpaca Seaman's hat knitted from Gorgeous Alpacas pattern – shown in Speckledy Blue.
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Knitting Kit – Chunky Seaman's Beanie & Scarf | Alpaca Wool

Knitting Kit – Chunky Seaman's Beanie & Scarf | Alpaca Wool

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Wrap up in the warmth of British and Irish alpaca — impossibly soft, lightweight, and ready to knit. This chunky ribbed beanie and scarf knitting kit uses fabulous chunky alpaca yarn from British and Irish farms, and can be knitted with circular needles or single-pointed needles.

Sizes

Hat: To fit head circumference: Small (Medium, Large) – 48 (53, 60) cm / 19 (21, 24) in; height 19 (21, 22) cm / 7.5 (8.25, 8.75) in plus a 9 cm / 3.5 in fold-up brim.
Scarf: 18 (21) cm / 7 (8.25) in wide × approx 140 (120) cm / 55 (47) in long

Skill level: Easy

Yarn included:

  • Hat only: 150g (150m / 165 yards)
  • Scarf only: 200g (200m / 218 yards)
  • Hat & Scarf: 350g (350m / 295 yards)

75% alpaca / 25% sheep — chunky weight (#5), 100m per 100g

Tension: 15 sts × 18 rows = 10 cm / 4 in over stocking stitch with 6mm (US 10) needles

Supplied with:

  • Cotton alpaca project bag
  • 350g (350m) Gorgeous Chunky yarn — 75% alpaca / 25% sheep (or 200g scarf only / 150g hat only)
  • Optional: 6mm bamboo knitting needles (circular or single-pointed)
  • Pattern for the scarf and beanie
  • Free pompom of your choice

The Wool

  • 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) 

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.
  • 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

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.