Knit Kit - Cable Beanie
Knit Kit - Cable Beanie
Skill Level - Intermediate
This alpaca wool knit kit uses alpaca yarn from British and Irish farms. It can be knitted in the round on circular needles or as a flat panel using standard needles. The wool comes with the highest recommendation from customers and is available in a wide range of choices (see next images). You can knit this as a flat panel, or in the round.
Size | Child/Teen/Small Adult | Adult Average | Adult Large | Adult Extra Large |
To fit head | 50.5 cm (20") | 56 cm (22") | 61 cm (24") | 66 cm (26") |
Hat circumference | 42 cm (16.5") | 48 cm (19") | 54 cm (21.25") | 60 cm (23.5") |
Finished Length | 18.5 cm (7.25") | 21 cm (8.25") | 23.5 cm (9.25") | 25.5 cm (10") |
Yarn quantity | 100g (225 mtrs) | 100g (225 mtrs) | 150g (338 mtrs) | 150g (338 mtrs) |
Kit includes:
- Cotton project bag
- Gorgeous DK superfine alpaca yarn (75% alpaca/25% sheep) in quantity shown in table above
- Faux fur pompom
- Optional 4.5mm circular or single pointed needles and a cable needle
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Skill Level - Intermediate
This alpaca wool knit kit uses alpaca yarn from British and Irish farms. It can be knitted in the round on circular needles or as a flat panel using standard needles. The wool comes with the highest recommendation from customers and is available in a wide range of choices (see next images). You can knit this as a flat panel, or in the round.
Size | Child/Teen/Small Adult | Adult Average | Adult Large | Adult Extra Large |
To fit head | 50.5 cm (20") | 56 cm (22") | 61 cm (24") | 66 cm (26") |
Hat circumference | 42 cm (16.5") | 48 cm (19") | 54 cm (21.25") | 60 cm (23.5") |
Finished Length | 18.5 cm (7.25") | 21 cm (8.25") | 23.5 cm (9.25") | 25.5 cm (10") |
Yarn quantity | 100g (225 mtrs) | 100g (225 mtrs) | 150g (338 mtrs) | 150g (338 mtrs) |
Kit includes:
- Cotton project bag
- Gorgeous DK superfine alpaca yarn (75% alpaca/25% sheep) in quantity shown in table above
- Faux fur pompom
- Optional 4.5mm circular or single pointed needles and a cable needle
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 was really impressed with the kit, the wool is super and I’m loving kitting with it and will buy again
I was not certain of the wool colour initially ( gold fleck) but made up it is lovely especially with my chocolate brown coat. Easy pattern, wool made up without splitting. My fourth kit and everyone has replicated the pattern properly.
The yarn is has a beautiful soft feel and knits up lovely. I will be buying another kit once this one is completed. The delivery was really quick. I just felt that the speckled grey colour was a bit more brown than grey.
I'm working on it now. Lovely soft wool. Easy to follow instructions and wonderful service as usual. My third Alpaca project 😊
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.