Gorgeous Alpacas
Knit Kit - Southwold Sleeveless Sweater
Knit Kit - Southwold Sleeveless Sweater
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Skill Level- Easy
This top follows the classic sleeveless sweater style, and it's available in a wide range of colours in our alpaca wool lightweight DK range, all sourced from British and Irish alpaca farms. Just pick a colour for the main body, and then a colour for the edging.
The Design
We've called it the Southwold, because this sleeveless top uses Dot Stitch throughout, which brought to mind the scattered pebbles over sand effect of the Southwold beach. It is designed as two panels, front and back. There are two options for finishing the neckline and armholes (traditional ribbing or a folded over edge). If you prefer, you can knit the whole thing in the round, and we have included instructions for this.
If you are knitting flat, we have included an option to buy 4mm and 4.5mm needles, or if you are knitting in the round, choose the circular needles.
Size and Yarn Quantities
The design is intended to be well-fitted with a 2 – 5 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. If you prefer a shorter style, you can reduce the length before the armholes start (see chart for measurements - scroll through images).
The kit includes:
- Cotton alpaca project bag
- Gorgeous DK yarn made from 75% alpaca/25% sheep's wool (225m per 100g) in quantity shown above for your size
- Pattern
- Optional - 4mm and 4.5mm circular needles x 100mm; or you can choose to knit flat with 3.5mm and 4mm long needles.
You will also need a stitch holder or spare yarn to hold live stitches on.
Designer - Emma Adeane
Technical Editor - Rebecca Williamson
Model - Kiki Nafig / Photographer - Chloe Imbach
- Description
- The wool
- Care
- Returns
Skill Level- Easy
This top follows the classic sleeveless sweater style, and it's available in a wide range of colours in our alpaca wool lightweight DK range, all sourced from British and Irish alpaca farms. Just pick a colour for the main body, and then a colour for the edging.
The Design
We've called it the Southwold, because this sleeveless top uses Dot Stitch throughout, which brought to mind the scattered pebbles over sand effect of the Southwold beach. It is designed as two panels, front and back. There are two options for finishing the neckline and armholes (traditional ribbing or a folded over edge). If you prefer, you can knit the whole thing in the round, and we have included instructions for this.
If you are knitting flat, we have included an option to buy 4mm and 4.5mm needles, or if you are knitting in the round, choose the circular needles.
Size and Yarn Quantities
The design is intended to be well-fitted with a 2 – 5 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. If you prefer a shorter style, you can reduce the length before the armholes start (see chart for measurements - scroll through images).
The kit includes:
- Cotton alpaca project bag
- Gorgeous DK yarn made from 75% alpaca/25% sheep's wool (225m per 100g) in quantity shown above for your size
- Pattern
- Optional - 4mm and 4.5mm circular needles x 100mm; or you can choose to knit flat with 3.5mm and 4mm long needles.
You will also need a stitch holder or spare yarn to hold live stitches on.
Designer - Emma Adeane
Technical Editor - Rebecca Williamson
Model - Kiki Nafig / 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