So we got some new yarns, and they’re super yummy but they’re off-brand (the distributor brands sells them under their own brand), so I knit up some samples to show you what they can do, wrote some patterns, and Ta-Da!
Slouchy Alpaca Hat: Grey (1.75 sts/inch)
This hat uses Estelle Big Alpaca Bulky, which is kind of like a super soft and cuddly version of the very popular Cascade Magnum. People always say they love magnum, but wish it was softer, so when Big Alpaca Bulky crossed my threshold I knew it was PERFECT! And yes, we sell the pompoms too!
- FREE PATTERN
- 2 skeins Estelle Big Alpaca Bulky, colour 612 (50% superfine alpaca, 50% andean highland wool, 100g/41m)
- 10mm/US15-16”(40cm) circular needles
- 12mm/US17-16” (40cm) circular needles
- 12mm/US17 double pointed needles
- Tapestry or darning needle
- Jumbo Stitch Marker
- 10″ to 13″ fur pom-pom
Slouchy Alpaca Hat: Blue (2.5 sts/inch)
I love alpaca, but always wish it was thicker. Ask and ye shall receive! Estelle Alpaca 60 knits up on an 8mm to 10mm needle (US11 to 15) for quick & dirty (figuratively) luxury. And it’s off-brand, so it’s a good value too. And we sell the pompoms too!
- FREE PATTERN
- 1(2) skeins Estelle Alpaca 60 colour 309, (100% superfine alpaca, 100g/60m)
- 8mm/US11-16”(40cm) circular needles
- 9mm/US13-16” (40cm) circular needles
- 9mm/US13 double pointed needles
- Tapestry or darning needle
- 13cm pompom (Rico Design Wild Wild Wool Pompoms: 05 Silver, 13cm)
- Jumbo Stitch Marker