• This alpaca wool cable hat knitting kit uses alpaca yarn from British and Irish farms. Shown here in Sandstone.
  • This alpaca wool cable hat knitting kit uses alpaca yarn from British and Irish farms. Shown here in Sandstone.
  • This alpaca wool cable hat knitting kit uses alpaca yarn from British and Irish farms. Shown here in Sandstone.
  • This alpaca wool cable hat knitting kit uses alpaca yarn from British and Irish farms. Shown here in Sandstone.
  • Alpaca cotton project bag
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Knit Kit - Cable Beanie

Knit Kit - Cable Beanie

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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
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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.

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Lynda Williams
Love this ....

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 .....

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Catherine Roberts
A pleasure to knit with.

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.

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M.K.B.

Lovely wool and nicely packaged in a lovely bag

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Jean Gregory
A lovely kit

A lovely kit.Well presented.Excellent soft wool and lovely to handle.Looking forward to starting the knitting.

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Mary Sansam
Well I really brought for Xmas present for my family

But I got one and wool is so soft and not start to knit yet but will do soon

Mary, thank you so much for your lovely feedback. Let us know if you have any problems in the knitting process.x

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