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Knit Kit - Sampler Sweater

Knit Kit - Sampler Sweater

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To Fit Chest (Actual Sweater Size)
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Skill Level - Intermediate

This sweater uses five different stitch patterns (plus ribbing and garter stitch) and has a simple neck line finish. It is worked in the round from bottom up. The sampler sweater is available in the usual wide range of colours in our alpaca wool lightweight DK range, all sourced from British and Irish alpaca farms.  Colours shown here are Wine and Mustard.

All stitches are supported with our HOW-TO VIDEOS.

For other sampler styles, check out our "Sampler Collection".

Size and Yarn Quantities 

The design is intended to be well-fitted with a 5 - 10 cm positive ease, but the actual fitting is up to you. To choose your size and best fit, we recommend measuring your favourite jumper and using that size.

The kit includes:

  • Cotton alpaca project bag
  • Gorgeous DK wool made from 75% alpaca/25% sheep (225m per 100g) in quantity shown above for your size
  • Pattern 
  • Optional - 4mm x 60 cm  and 4.5mm circular needles x 80 cm

You will also need a stitch holder or spare yarn to hold live stitches on.

Video Guides for all stitches 

Designer - Emma Adeane
Technical Editor - Rebecca Williamson

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Skill Level - Intermediate

This sweater uses five different stitch patterns (plus ribbing and garter stitch) and has a simple neck line finish. It is worked in the round from bottom up. The sampler sweater is available in the usual wide range of colours in our alpaca wool lightweight DK range, all sourced from British and Irish alpaca farms.  Colours shown here are Wine and Mustard.

All stitches are supported with our HOW-TO VIDEOS.

For other sampler styles, check out our "Sampler Collection".

Size and Yarn Quantities 

The design is intended to be well-fitted with a 5 - 10 cm positive ease, but the actual fitting is up to you. To choose your size and best fit, we recommend measuring your favourite jumper and using that size.

The kit includes:

  • Cotton alpaca project bag
  • Gorgeous DK wool made from 75% alpaca/25% sheep (225m per 100g) in quantity shown above for your size
  • Pattern 
  • Optional - 4mm x 60 cm  and 4.5mm circular needles x 80 cm

You will also need a stitch holder or spare yarn to hold live stitches on.

Video Guides for all stitches 

Designer - Emma Adeane
Technical Editor - Rebecca Williamson

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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Nic Orchard-Armitage
Half a review

I've ordered this as a gift, so cannot comment on the quality of the pattern or end product, but the yarn looks and feels to be all that is claimed.
The service has been excellent, with random queries answered promptly. If my sister is allowed to add a review in due course, that'd be more useful vis a vis the kit in action.

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Poppy83
A little boost

I decided to do somerhing positive during an enforced rest following an operation. I bought the sample sweater and have been thrilled with the kit and customer service. I lost my pattern (don't ask) and they sent me another by return of post. I was so touched by this.
The quality of wool and the kit is top notch. I love the softness of the wool and how beautifully it is knitting up.
I think i will be using tbis wonderful company again, for many years to come, for sure.

Poppy,

We love you, thank you so so much for a beautiful generous review. It has been a pleasure to deal with you throughout, and I am so glad you got the second pattern so quickly. The next news we want to hear is that your operation went well, and that you are back to 100% soon after, and ... after that ... a photof the finished sampler sweater!

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Fiona Chamberlain
Gorgeous yarn

Absolutely fabulous service.arrived very quickly in a lovely linen project bag.have only just started this knit but the yarn is gorgeous to knit with.
When I first ordered this kit I was given 15% discount to purchase however the code didnt work.i emailed gorgeous alpacas to make them aware.i recieved a very quick reply to say the code should work now and thank you for making them aware.ordered again worked perfectly.you can't ask for better service than that.would definitely reccomend this company I have used previously and always been very happy.

Fiona, you are so kind. Thank you so much for taking the time to write any review, let alone such a lovely one. Please share a pic when done. It will look gorgeous in the Mustard colour you chose.