Knit Kit - Stripy Longdrop Roll-up Hat
Knit Kit - Stripy Longdrop Roll-up Hat
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Skill Level - Beginner
This alpaca wool knit kit uses alpaca yarn from British and Irish farms. Seen here in parchment and speckledy grey and available in a wide range of other alpaca colours. You can knit it in the round or as a flat panel. This is a straight forward hat, suitable for beginners: no ribbing, and only a simple decrease at the end, by which time you will be ready to learn a new technique, having mastered the main two knitting stitches: knit and and purl.
Size: Small - Medium - Large
Kit includes:
- Cotton alpaca project bag
- 100g (225m) Gorgeous DK yarn made from 75% alpaca/25% sheep's wool
- Faux fur pompom (choose colour at checkout)
- Pattern for this and two other more advanced two-colour hats
- Optional 4.5mm needles
Despite it's simplicity, it's also a really versatile hat: you can roll it up for a tight fit to the crown beanie-style, or roll it out for a long 2020s look!If you want it even longer, there is plenty of yarn left to keep going.It's very lightweight and very flexible so perfect for travelling.
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 with, and still retains that wonderful alpaca softness. This hat can be washed by hand or in a machine on a wool wash at 20 degrees.
The Wool
- 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)
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
- 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
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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Biodegradable
Less Chemicals
Less Washing
Stain Resistant
No Ironing
Sustainable Alpaca
Water Repellent
Biodegradable
Less Chemicals
Less Washing
Stain Resistant
No Ironing
Sustainable Alpaca
Water Repellent
Biodegradable
Less Chemicals
Less Washing
Stain Resistant
No Ironing
Sustainable Alpaca
Water Repellent
Biodegradable
Less Chemicals
Less Washing
Stain Resistant
No Ironing
Sustainable Alpaca
Water Repellent

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Frequently Asked Questions
Natural fibers are biodegradable and decompose naturally, unlike synthetic fibers, which take over 200 years to degrade. During this time, they contribute to landfill waste, release greenhouse gases, and leach toxic chemicals into the environment.
Alpaca material is stain-resistant, which means that it needs less washing and is less likely to get ruined by stains … and alpaca is stain-resistant without having chemicals and coatings added to it to make it so.
Sustainable Fashion Story
Alpaca yarn is naturally wrinkle-resistant, eliminating the need for ironing and reducing energy consumption. This helps lower carbon emissions, with ironing estimated to produce 190 kg of CO₂ per person annually.
Unlike sheep and goats, alpacas graze sustainably by trimming grass instead of uprooting it. This allows the grass to regrow naturally, preserving the soil and supporting healthy ecosystems.