Description
Elle-Gator Neckwarmer / Hat – Beginner Knitting Kit Colour Options:
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- Smoke Grey
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- Sherbet Pink
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- Pacific Blue
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- Silver
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- Pineapple
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- Doris Plum
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- Taupe
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- Midnight – Smokey Navy
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- Star
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- Rain – Blue Grey
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- Blush – Warm Pink
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- Tang
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- Petrol
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- Natural
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- Aqua
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- Glacial
Pattern Level: Beginner – Learn to Knit
Estimated Knit Time: Under 4 hours
Wool: Sumptuous; blend of NZ Alpaca and NZ Polwarth Wool
Needles: 5mm, knit on circulars with 60cm cable
Skills: Knit, cast on, cast off, a little sewing up
Pattern by: Michelle Joy (Stewart), written in a less traditional style to be less technical and give the crafter room to adjust the fit and style
Notes:
This pattern was designed to be an easy and practical step into knitting, check in our helpful resources in the blog.
Elle-Gator is a knitted rectangle where you then seam up the back to make a neck warmer, made by knitting every stitch. You have the option then to add a thread around the top that can be pulled closed to form a hat – or even left a little bit open to pop out your ponytail!
Why Learn to Knit?
We know that what is going on in our world and in our communities is not easy at the moment – especially for those who are facing long stretches of isolation and uncertainty. But we also know that there is a simple and comforting way to turn the unexpected time at home into a wonderful opportunity to knit, become creatively active and bring some focus and calm to your day. So we encourage you to pick-up sticks again, to teach your family, and to learn yourself if you haven’t yet had the chance.
We encourage you to stay home, stay calm and stay healthy. We hope where possible you can use your time for good, perhaps less digital and more mindful. Focus on healthy, engaging activities and learnings … and we wish you all the best during this stressful time.
See full range of Sumptuous here
leahnicol73 (verified owner) –
So easy to knit and has so many uses. Was great when walking or skiing. Would start with it on my head and then move to neck as the day warms up.
LENORA STROUD (verified owner) –
This was my very first ever knit kit. Thanks to the support and quick responses when i was stuck and the how to videos that were so easy to follow, I was able to finish my first ever knit. I opted for the everything included kit. The needles are so lovely and compact enough that I could take it with me wherever I went. The quality of the wool is so beautiful and easy to knit with and the warmth was equal to a hot milo on a cold day.