Knit Kit - Supersoft Alpaca Chequerboard Cushion
Knit Kit - Supersoft Alpaca Chequerboard Cushion
Skill Level - Easy
This is a knitting project for anyone who wants to knit up something stylish without having to concentrate too hard. It's a 14 row pattern and straightforward Knit and Purl stitches, with a bit of Moss Stitch to finish off.
We have videos for all these stitches on our How To videos page
The finished size: 43cm x 33cm . You can buy a cushion pad for this size from Merrick & Day.
Adapting the size: If you have a smaller cushion pad, you can of course adjust the pattern to fit. Let us know, and we will even include the revised number of stitches you will need to cast on for your own pad.
Kit includes:
- Cotton alpaca project bag
- 200gm Gorgeous Aran made from 50% baby* alpaca /50% baby* merino
- 5 x 5cm buttons
- Optional - 5.5mm needles and tapestry needle
- Pattern for cushion
The mix of baby alpaca and merino means it both super soft and easy to knit with. The colour of this yarn is parchment (a lovely off-white/ cream colour).
* "baby alpaca" means the fleece used has a very fine micron and is therefore especially soft, not that we stole the fleece from a baby cria!
Designed by Clare Brown
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Skill Level - Easy
This is a knitting project for anyone who wants to knit up something stylish without having to concentrate too hard. It's a 14 row pattern and straightforward Knit and Purl stitches, with a bit of Moss Stitch to finish off.
We have videos for all these stitches on our How To videos page
The finished size: 43cm x 33cm . You can buy a cushion pad for this size from Merrick & Day.
Adapting the size: If you have a smaller cushion pad, you can of course adjust the pattern to fit. Let us know, and we will even include the revised number of stitches you will need to cast on for your own pad.
Kit includes:
- Cotton alpaca project bag
- 200gm Gorgeous Aran made from 50% baby* alpaca /50% baby* merino
- 5 x 5cm buttons
- Optional - 5.5mm needles and tapestry needle
- Pattern for cushion
The mix of baby alpaca and merino means it both super soft and easy to knit with. The colour of this yarn is parchment (a lovely off-white/ cream colour).
* "baby alpaca" means the fleece used has a very fine micron and is therefore especially soft, not that we stole the fleece from a baby cria!
Designed by Clare Brown
Uses our lovely Alpaca-Merino undyed aran-weight wool.
This is a lovely soft yarn that knits/crochets beautifully, made from 50% baby alpaca / 50% baby merino. 'Baby' alpaca does not mean that we stole the fleece from baby alpacas (crias); it's simply the term used to describe the finest micron fibre available. We mix it with the softest merino wool to give it good structure, stretch and the softest yarn you will fine.
Meterage | 175m (191) yds) per 100g |
Tension | 18 sts 24 rows, in 10cm (4 in),over st st, using 5.5 mm needles |
Mix | 50g merino / 50g baby alpaca |
Yarn weight | Aran |
Ball size | 100g |
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
Super wool to knit with.. I haven’t done any knitting for years but found the pattern easy to follow so delighted and very pleased with the result
This kit has very clear instructions for a beginner. With the beauty of alpaca wool.
This was the first time I've knitted with alpaca yarn ,it was beautiful and very soft, a great pattern and very easy to follow, I am an experienced knitter. The only thing I did differently was, I put 6 buttons on which was my mistake, still looks good. The service was excellent fast delivery, I liked the kit so much I've got a another different design, highly recommend
Hi Liz,
Wow, we love the finished look, and your unique button-take. It is really great to personalise anything we make, don't you think? Thank you for a great review and a lovely photo.x
Excellent service fast delivery. Love the wool nice and soft didn't take long to knit it. Will be ordering more soon
Pleased with how quickly the item arrived. Wool looks and feels lovely but it has been put away for a Christmas present so not knitted up yet!
Hi Suzanne
Thank you for your lovely review. Was it a christmas present for yourself? Did you start knitting straight away on Xmas day if it was? I really hope you, or the person you gave it to, enjoys the knitting and the wearing. Do share a photo when completed.x