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Knit Kit - Catherine Cookson Shawl
Knit Kit - Catherine Cookson Shawl
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Skill Level - Easy
This alpaca wool knit kit uses alpaca wool from British & Irish alpaca farms. Part of our alpaca wool Restful range, which is intended for stress-free easy knitting that means you can focus on the conversation, the movie or just whatever you need to be thinking about. Each pattern is simple to work with, and has been tested on beginners, rusty knitters, and the very accomplished. Everyone reports that the yarn is fabulous soft and lovely to work with and all the feedback is that the styles are very restful to knit, and lovely to wear!
Our designer, Michelle, explains this design in her own words: The design for this shawl came about from my love of the Catherine Cookson movies. A lot of shawls are worn in these films and I thought it would be nice to honour her with a design called ‘Catherine Cookson’ shawl. You can wear this design much further down your back if you wish and hold the ends over your arms
The shawl uses lightweight DK alpaca yarn spun from the fleece of alpacas from UK farms. It's knitted as a flat panel, and you can choose either single pointed needles or circular needles...which can be helpful, just because it's a wide project and circulars hold the knitting easily.
Size: 168 x 34 cm / Large 220 x 38 cm
Kit includes:
- Cotton alpaca project bag
- Standard 150g (337m) or Large 200g (450m) of Gorgeous DK yarn made from 75% alpaca/25% sheep's wool
- Pattern for this shawl
- Optional Extra- 4.5mm circular, or 4.5mm x 35cm long single pointed needles, and a tapestry needle to sew in the ends
The shawl can be washed by hand or in a machine on a wool wash at 20 degrees.
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Skill Level - Easy
This alpaca wool knit kit uses alpaca wool from British & Irish alpaca farms. Part of our alpaca wool Restful range, which is intended for stress-free easy knitting that means you can focus on the conversation, the movie or just whatever you need to be thinking about. Each pattern is simple to work with, and has been tested on beginners, rusty knitters, and the very accomplished. Everyone reports that the yarn is fabulous soft and lovely to work with and all the feedback is that the styles are very restful to knit, and lovely to wear!
Our designer, Michelle, explains this design in her own words: The design for this shawl came about from my love of the Catherine Cookson movies. A lot of shawls are worn in these films and I thought it would be nice to honour her with a design called ‘Catherine Cookson’ shawl. You can wear this design much further down your back if you wish and hold the ends over your arms
The shawl uses lightweight DK alpaca yarn spun from the fleece of alpacas from UK farms. It's knitted as a flat panel, and you can choose either single pointed needles or circular needles...which can be helpful, just because it's a wide project and circulars hold the knitting easily.
Size: 168 x 34 cm / Large 220 x 38 cm
Kit includes:
- Cotton alpaca project bag
- Standard 150g (337m) or Large 200g (450m) of Gorgeous DK yarn made from 75% alpaca/25% sheep's wool
- Pattern for this shawl
- Optional Extra- 4.5mm circular, or 4.5mm x 35cm long single pointed needles, and a tapestry needle to sew in the ends
The shawl can be washed by hand or in a machine on a wool wash at 20 degrees.
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 the eyelet shawl kit as a Christmas gift. It arrived promptly and the yarn is gorgeous. I’m sure my recipient will be delighted with it.
I have bought this as a Christmas present, so can’t really comment on the kit. But loved the yarn colours and the kit choices.
My second ever project (I don’t count cotton dishcloths!) very new knitter- I am really enjoying this and to be honest was a bit scared of stepping away from just plain knit, and increasing stitches etc. The kit is great, I love the project bag and easy instructions. The online videos have helped a lot to increase my confidence and I’m really enjoying the process and proud of my progress. Thank you!
I’ve just finished knitting this shawl. It’s super easy to knit, but very effective, looks and feels really lovely.
It’s a present for a friend & im sure she will love it.
I was really impressed with the kit, the wool is super and I’m loving kitting with it and will buy again