• Aran alpaca cushion knitting kit in undyed natural alpaca wool from Peru
  • Aran alpaca wool from Peru
  • Alpaca cotton project bag
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Knit Kit - Supersoft Alpaca Chequerboard Cushion

Knit Kit - Supersoft Alpaca Chequerboard Cushion

£34.00 GBP
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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

The Wool

Uses our lovely Alpaca-Merino undyed aran-weight wool from Peru.

  • Meterage: 175m (191) yds) per 100g
  • Ball size: 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

    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.

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

Biodegradable

Less Chemicals

Less Chemicals

Less Washing

Less Washing

Stain Resistant

Stain Resistant

No Ironing

No Ironing

Sustainable Alpaca

Sustainable Alpaca

Water Repellent

Water Repellent

Biodegradable

Biodegradable

Less Chemicals

Less Chemicals

Less Washing

Less Washing

Stain Resistant

Stain Resistant

No Ironing

No Ironing

Sustainable Alpaca

Sustainable Alpaca

Water Repellent

Water Repellent

Biodegradable

Biodegradable

Less Chemicals

Less Chemicals

Less Washing

Less Washing

Stain Resistant

Stain Resistant

No Ironing

No Ironing

Sustainable Alpaca

Sustainable Alpaca

Water Repellent

Water Repellent

Biodegradable

Biodegradable

Less Chemicals

Less Chemicals

Less Washing

Less Washing

Stain Resistant

Stain Resistant

No Ironing

No Ironing

Sustainable Alpaca

Sustainable Alpaca

Water Repellent

Water Repellent

Customer Reviews

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Elizabeth Steer
Great to knit

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

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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

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Patricia A Jedras
Pillow

Lovely to knit nice and soft

Patricia, thank you so much for your feedback. We are so glad you enjoyed it, and we really appreciate you taking the trouble to share your experience. It makes all the difference to us.xxx

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Elizabeth Caush
Yarn is lovely to work with

Yarn is lovely to work with and the cushion bought for inside is good quality and a reasonable price. Lovely!

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.