Knit Kit - Family Hat & Cowl Set
Knit Kit - Family Hat & Cowl Set
Skill Level - Easy
This alpaca wool knitting kit uses alpaca yarn from British and Irish farms. You can knit it in the round on circular needles or as a flat panel with single pointed needles. The hat and cowl are made for the whole family, for all ages from 2 years to 110. It's worked in a simple 1x1 rib, and you can choose to make them in a single colour, or two colours, and there are plenty of options for different stripe patterns too.
Size: 2 - 3 years / 3-10 years / Adult / Large Adult
Just want the hat without the cowl, click here
Just want the cowl without the hat, click here
Kit includes:
- Cotton alpaca project bag
- Child 200g (450m) Adult 250g (562m) Gorgeous DK yarn made from 75% alpaca/25% sheep's wool
- Pattern
- Optional 4.5mm circular or single pointed needles
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Skill Level - Easy
This alpaca wool knitting kit uses alpaca yarn from British and Irish farms. You can knit it in the round on circular needles or as a flat panel with single pointed needles. The hat and cowl are made for the whole family, for all ages from 2 years to 110. It's worked in a simple 1x1 rib, and you can choose to make them in a single colour, or two colours, and there are plenty of options for different stripe patterns too.
Size: 2 - 3 years / 3-10 years / Adult / Large Adult
Just want the hat without the cowl, click here
Just want the cowl without the hat, click here
Kit includes:
- Cotton alpaca project bag
- Child 200g (450m) Adult 250g (562m) Gorgeous DK yarn made from 75% alpaca/25% sheep's wool
- Pattern
- Optional 4.5mm circular or single pointed needles
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
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.
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 .....
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.
Perfect transaction. Will be shopping there again
These days I love to knit mindfully. This yarn is gorgeous smooth and silky. I can sit and enjoy the texture and feel relaxed whilst creating something beautiful. I knitted the cable hat. The snapper pompon is a bonus. I did put a stitch discretely through the pompon and snapper in case it got dislodged. Looking forward to knitting the next project with this yarn.