Knit Kit - 2-needle alpaca wool socks
Knit Kit - 2-needle alpaca wool socks
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Skill Level - Easy
This alpaca sock kit uses wool from British and Irish alpaca farms. The sock kit is from our new Restful range of knitting kits, which is surprising because many of us find knitting socks so stressful. The clever solution here introduces you to knitting socks by knitting them as a flat panel which is then sewn up. Once you have done this, you will find knitting in the round so much easier.
Size: Size 5 - 6 (with instructions for smaller/larger feet)
Uses 3mm needles (not included)
Kit includes:
- Cotton alpaca project bag
- 100g (400m) Gorgeous DK yarn made from 75% alpaca/25% sheep's wool
- Pattern for these socks
You will also need: 3mm single pointed needles and a tapestry needle for weaving in ends.
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Skill Level - Easy
This alpaca sock kit uses wool from British and Irish alpaca farms. The sock kit is from our new Restful range of knitting kits, which is surprising because many of us find knitting socks so stressful. The clever solution here introduces you to knitting socks by knitting them as a flat panel which is then sewn up. Once you have done this, you will find knitting in the round so much easier.
Size: Size 5 - 6 (with instructions for smaller/larger feet)
Uses 3mm needles (not included)
Kit includes:
- Cotton alpaca project bag
- 100g (400m) Gorgeous DK yarn made from 75% alpaca/25% sheep's wool
- Pattern for these socks
You will also need: 3mm single pointed needles and a tapestry needle for weaving in ends.
About the Wool
As with all Gorgeous alpaca sock kits, it's warm and cosy, but lightweight and breathes well. The alpaca yarn has a small amount of nylon blended in, which makes it stronger and still retains that wonderful alpaca softness.
| Weight of Yarn | #1, Superfine |
| Blend | 75% alpaca 25% nylon |
| Size: | 3/12 Nm 4Ply |
| Skein Size | 100g (450 m or 490 yards per 100g) |
| Tension | 29 sts x 38 rows over 10 cm x 10 cm using 2.5mm needles in stocking stitch; 28 sts over 10 cm using 2.5mm needles in 2x2 rib stitch. |
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
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.
"I love my yarn from Gorgeous Alpacas, always great quality. Fast delivery, well packaged and sent with care. Cushion inners are excellent quality too. Currently knitting my first pair of socks and my 5th cushion. Thank you"
Very good service even wound skien into a ball for me .
Loved the service, loved making the socks- my first ever socks!
Knitting 4ply for socks in heather colours, Prompt delivery beautiful colours lovely to knit with, need more colour ways!!