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Knit Kit - Rings & Circles Beanie

Knit Kit - Rings & Circles Beanie

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Skill Level - Intermediate 

This alpaca wool knitting kit uses alpaca yarn from British and Irish farms. It uses circular or single pointed needles and we can include lovely bamboo knitting needles. Shown here in Speckledy Green and Parchment.

Kit includes:

  • Cotton alpaca project bag
  • 150g (225m) Gorgeous DK yarn made from 75% alpaca/25% sheep (100g of Main Colour, 50g of Contrast Colour)
  • Faux fur pompom
  • Pattern 
  • Optional: 4.5mm needles (circular or single pointed and a tapestry needle

Designer: Emma Adeane
Technical Editor: Rebecca Williamson
Photographer: Chloe Imbach

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Skill Level - Intermediate 

This alpaca wool knitting kit uses alpaca yarn from British and Irish farms. It uses circular or single pointed needles and we can include lovely bamboo knitting needles. Shown here in Speckledy Green and Parchment.

Kit includes:

  • Cotton alpaca project bag
  • 150g (225m) Gorgeous DK yarn made from 75% alpaca/25% sheep (100g of Main Colour, 50g of Contrast Colour)
  • Faux fur pompom
  • Pattern 
  • Optional: 4.5mm needles (circular or single pointed and a tapestry needle

Designer: Emma Adeane
Technical Editor: Rebecca Williamson
Photographer: Chloe Imbach

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

Customer Reviews

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Karen Booth
Gifting

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.

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Linda Scurrah-Price
Great kit

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.

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Jane
Perfect relaxing fabulous

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!

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Honor Page
Super, easy kit

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.

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Tracy Herriman
Wonderful kit

I was really impressed with the kit, the wool is super and I’m loving kitting with it and will buy again