KPC + Jacqui Fink
Kit: Heiman Cashmere Cardigan (Grace Aran)
A cocooning below-hip-length cardigan with full sleeves and ribbed detailing. Knitted in our luxuriously soft recycled cashmere Grace in aran weight. Grace is gentle on your skin and gentle on the earth.
Available in 8 colours. Please allow four to six weeks for delivery.
Fibre: 70% Recycled Cashmere 30% Cashmere
Skill Level: Intermediate
YOUR KIT INCLUDES:
- Grace Aran yarn in your selected colour (2 or 3 cones depending on size)
- Downloadable pattern (English (UK) written pattern, including a measurement chart)
- Cotton Project Kit Bag
Sample Colour shown here: Grace Aran Charcoal
Grace Aran
70% Recycled Cashmere 30% Cashmere
600m per 400g cone ( 656 yards)
Charcoal x 2 / 3 / 3 cones
Tools (NB: not included in kit):
- 4.5mm double pointed needles
- 4.5mm 40cm circular needle
- 4.5mm 100cm circular needle
- 5mm 40cm circular needle
- 5mm 80cm circular needle
- Stitch marker
- Large-eyed blunt tip sewing needle
Tension (10 x 10cm):
Stocking stitch, using 5mm needles:18 sts and 26 rows
3x3 rib stitch, using 4.5mm needles:20 sts and 28 rows
Please test your tension before starting this project!
Skill Level:
Intermediate
*Buttons are not included in the kit.
| S | M | L | |
| Chest width | 60cm | 63cm | 66cm |
| Hem width | 60cm | 63cm | 66cm |
| Length (HPS) | 74cm | 75cm | 76cm |
| Sleeve Length | 48cm | 45cm | 42cm |
| Armhole | 22cm | 24cm | 26cm |
| Cuff opening | 10cm | 11cm | 12cm |
| Front neck drop | 31.5cm | 31.5cm | 31.5cm |
| Hem and cuff rib height | 12cm | 12cm | 12cm |
The #Knitwell capsule collection is a collaboration between Hong Kong based KPC Yarn and extreme knitter and textile artist, Jacqui Fink.
Combining a shared passion for sustainable solutions while working with natural fibres and high-quality yarns, #Knitwell comprises a collection of luxurious yarns and hand-knit patterns which combine an understated beauty with subtle, unconventional design elements.
“I wanted these knits to have all the appeal of a luxurious piece of clothing bought from a high-end store but well within the capability of a broad spectrum of knitting capabilities”, says Jacqui.
The yarns themselves are sustainable and derived through patented technology held by KPC. Cashmere and cotton yarns are re-spun from three sources (all pre-consumer i.e. not used) and include waste fibres from yarn manufacture, yarns that have not sold and garments that are returned from retail. Instead of landfill, through KPC’s rigorous and environmentally responsible processes, they are made into new luxury handknitting yarns.
The #Knitwell collection, which includes Australian merino wool, embodies our desire to create yarns and textiles that support the ethical treatment of animals, are environmentally friendly, and follow responsible protocols and sustainable practices.
“It was important for me to solve a problem with this collaboration. The light footprint of these yarns, their re-use and sustainability ties in with my philosophy around making fashion a circular process. Yes minimising waste, but also delivering the highest quality of product”, says Jacqui, “Hence our hashtag #ourchoicesmatter”.
#Knitwell for the benefit of our animals, our environment and our wellbeing
The #Knitwell collection is the result of a collaboration between many talented women across a range of creative disciplines. Devoted to celebrating the contributions of these inspiring multi-taskers Jacqui has acknowledged them by naming a design after each.
