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 straightforward hat, suitable for beginners: no ribbing, and only a simple decrease at the end, by which time you'll have mastered the two main knitting stitches: knit and purl.

To fit head (circumference): Small 48cm (19") – Medium 53cm (21") – Large 58cm (23")
Finished Length: 32cm (12.5") from cast on (or length to suit your preference)

Tension / Gauge: 21 sts × 27 rows = 10cm (4") over stocking stitch on 4.5mm needles (UK 7 / US 7)

Kit includes:

• Cotton alpaca project bag
• 100g (225m / 245 yards / 3.5oz) Gorgeous DK yarn – 75% alpaca / 25% sheep wool
• Faux fur pompom (Bronze-Gold, Silver, Dark Brown, Black, Cream, or no pompom – select at checkout)
• 4.5mm / US 7 needles (optional add-on – select at checkout)
• Printed pattern

Despite its simplicity, this is a really versatile hat: you can roll it up for a tight beanie-style fit to the crown, 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.