This is so easy! Linen stitch is really fun to work with as the pattern changes depending on how you stripe the yarn. Once you have set up the first couple of rows it is serious TV crochet. I have used a mixture of Plump DK and Pudding, this was on a bit a whim, but I think it works well. I would definitely weave in the ends as you go, you can also crochet them in as you are working. This kit is suitable for those with a little crochet under their belt, or those looking for a good project.
The Kit Contains:
- Plump DK: 4 skeins of Pavlova, 1 x Bubblegum, 1 x Bonbon.
- Pudding: 1 x Lemon Curd, 3 x Darjeeling
- The all important instructions.
You will need: 4.0mm crochet hook. NB. if you are quite a loose crocheter you may want to use a 4.5mm hook.
Finished Measurements: Wingspan: 145cm, point to the centre of wingspan 72cm approx.
Yarn Content: 80% ethically sourced superfine merino and 20% baby alpaca
Care:
Mrs Moon yarn is made from the highest quality superfine merino and baby alpaca. These really are special and luxurious fibres and should be treated carefully! Having said that both yarns are suitable for delicate hand washing. Use a specialist detergent and do not agitate or twist the fibres to retain the gorgeous softness and shape of your garment.
Shedding: Because of the roving nature of Mrs Moon yarns (they are single ply, rather than tightly twisted), some shedding may occur. The best way to deal with this is spray your finished garment with water and leave to dry flat, naturally before the first wearing. This sets the fibres and should stop any problems.
Using your yarn: The Plump DK yarn comes in skeins, so before using it you need to wind the skein into a ball, or you will get into an awful tangled mess!
Ethical Provenance of Mrs Moon Yarns: The tops are from non-mulesed Merino sheep from ethical farms, all the wool is shorn and not a bi-product of the animal skin industry as the sheep are kept for wool production alone. The alpaca is also shorn, the animals being kept for fibre production only.
