• Model wearing chunky alpaca Seaman's hat knitted from Gorgeous Alpacas pattern – shown in Speckledy Blue.
  • Model wearing chunky alpaca Seaman's hat knitted from Gorgeous Alpacas pattern – shown in Parchment.
  • Chunky alpaca knitting kit – Colour Wheel showing options for kit
  • Chunky alpaca yarn from British & Irish alpaca farms shown here in Parchment,
  • Chunky alpaca yarn from British & Irish alpaca farms shown here in Lunar Grey.
  • Chunky alpaca yarn from British & Irish alpaca farms shown here in Hot Pink
  • Chunky alpaca yarn from British & Irish alpaca farms shown here in Mustard.
  • Chunky alpaca yarn from British & Irish alpaca farms shown here in Yellow Ochre
  • Chunky alpaca yarn from British & Irish alpaca farms shown here in Speckledy Green.
  • Chunky alpaca yarn from British & Irish alpaca farms shown here in Saxifrage.
  • Chunky alpaca yarn from British & Irish alpaca farms shown here in Cobalt.
  • Chunky alpaca yarn from British & Irish alpaca farms shown here in Midnight Blue.
  • Alpaca cotton project bag
  • Faux fur pompoms in off-white, silver, bronze, dark brown, or black
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Chunky Seaman's Beanie Knitting Kit | Alpaca Wool

Chunky Seaman's Beanie Knitting Kit | Alpaca Wool

£32.00 GBP
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🌟 Skill Level: Improver

Knit yourself a beautifully warm chunky Seaman's beanie using our fabulous alpaca yarn, sourced from British and Irish farms. Incredibly soft, breathable, water-resistant, and non-itchy — it gets rave reviews from knitters of all levels.

Choose your yarn colour and optional faux fur pompom at checkout to make it your own.

📦 What's in Your Kit

  • 150g chunky alpaca yarn (approx. 300m / 330 yards) — 75% alpaca / 25% sheep
  • Printed knitting pattern for the hat (the pattern also includes the matching scarf — yarn for the scarf is available separately in our Chunky Seaman's Hat & Scarf Knit Kit)
  • Cotton alpaca project bag
  • Optional: 6mm / US 10 bamboo knitting needles
  • Optional: faux fur pompom in your chosen colour (Black, Silver, Dark Brown, Bronze Gold, Off White, or White)

📏 Sizing — Hat

  • Small: 48 cm / 19 in head circumference
  • Medium: 53 cm / 21 in head circumference
  • Large: 60 cm / 23.5 in head circumference

Height: 19 (21, 22) cm / 7.5 (8.25, 8.75) in, plus a 9 cm / 3.5 in fold-up brim. Extra length is possible with sufficient yarn.

🧶 Needles & Gauge

  • Needle size: 6mm / US 10 (circular or single-pointed).
  • Gauge:  15 sts × 18 rows = 10 cm / 4 in over stocking stitch with 6mm (US 10) needles.

💡 Want the Hat AND Scarf?

Shop the Chunky Seaman's Hat & Scarf Knit Kit — everything you need for both pieces in one box.

🐑 About Our Yarn

Our chunky alpaca yarn is made from 75% alpaca / 25% sheep, sourced from British and Irish farms. Warm, breathable, water-resistant, and wonderfully soft against the skin — even for those who find wool scratchy.

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.