• A man wearing a sleeveless Fair Isle sweater with a patterned design in multiple colors
  • Alpaca project bag included with the kit
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Knit Kit - Norfolk Fair Isle Sleeveless Sweater

Knit Kit - Norfolk Fair Isle Sleeveless Sweater

£99.00 GBP
£99.00 GBP
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Finished Chest circumference

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Skill Level- Advanced

This top follows the classic sleeveless sweater style, and the kit comes with our alpaca wool lightweight DK range, all sourced from British and Irish alpaca farms.

The Design

The Norfolk is designed to be knitted in the round from the bottom up as far as the armholes. At this point the knitting splits on you work on the front and back separately. The armbands and neckbands are added at the end. You can adapt it to knit in two panels (back and front separately). It is knitted in seven colours.

Colours

There are SEVEN colours used in this design.We have created 2 colour sets:

  • Set 1: Midnight Blue | Parchment | Grey | Black | Moss Green | Mustard | Rust
  • Set 2: Grey | Lunar Grey | Mustard | Mocha | Jungle Green | Rust | Moss Green
  • Choose Your Own:  if you would like different colours, either:

To choose your own: select that option, and either tell us the colours in the Notes on the checkout page, or we will email you on receipt of order to get your colour pick. Or call us ☎️07880 733 454, and we will take the order over the phone. Whatever works for you!

Size and Yarn Quantities

The design is intended to be well-fitted, with 5 cm (2 inches) of positive ease. This will give your garment a classic fit, but the actual fitting is up to you. To choose your size and best fit, we recommend measuring your favourite sleeveless top and using that size. If you prefer a shorter style, you can reduce the length before the armholes start (see chart for measurements).

Total Balls in each size: 10 (11, 12, 14) (14, 17, 17, 20) 

The kit includes:

  • Cotton alpaca project bag
  • Gorgeous DK yarn made from 75% alpaca/25% sheep's wool (225m per 100g) in quantity shown above for your size
  • Pattern
  • Needles and accessories required and NOT included - 3.75 mm and 4.5 mm circular needles, and stitch holder

Designer - Monica Russel
Technical Editor - Rebecca Williamson
Model - Henry Adeane

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

Customer Reviews

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Alison Travers
Gorgeous yarn from Gorgeous Alpacas!

I purchased this kit in the 2nd colourway. My first impression was that I was blown away by the excellent customer support and attention to detail in the quality and presentation of the kit. The yarn feels beautiful and knits up easily, the quality of this yarn is second to none. I am very careful where I purchase my yarns because I’m interested in how well the beautiful animals who donate their wool are cared for. This usually means, high end expensive wool. Gorgeous Alpacas maintain a competitive edge by offering premium yarn at an affordable price. I will definitely purchase more in the future. The pattern in the kit was easy to follow and was presented in a very user friendly size and format. The reusable cotton bag was a handy size to keep the project clean throughout the knitting process. Also, just as an aside, one of the yarns I needed in the kit was not ready immediately as it was held up at the dyers. I was contacted straight away and given options of how I wanted to proceed, and then when the yarn arrived I had a lovely postcard and gift which was not expected at all. I couldn’t be happier with the service I received.

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.