Knitting Kits

Rats tail knitting (also known as French knitting) makes a cord of knitting, colour changes are easy - this is a great knitting option for younger children. Hours of fun, relaxation and motor skill development.
This kit is a little bit kiwi - quality, hand made timber knitting loom, 4 x balls of natural hand-dyed wool (including 1 white), a bamboo needle plus complete easy to follow instructions - packaged in a wool blend zip top case to keep it all tidy.
The fun is in the making - the end product options are endless.

The Village Blanket concept is simple and suitable for anyone with basic knitting skills. The kit includes instructions for 7 stitch patterns that can be knit in squares or long strips. Combine them together or use on their own. The 7 stitch patterns are chosen because they are SIMPLE. Even if they don't look it. Anything goes, and The Sheep's Back wool is extremely economical - you're buying directly from the woolgrower, making it perfect for knitting blankets without breaking the bank.

Knit using double strand wool (knit from 2 balls at once), on large needles - make for yourself or a gift. This is an efficient and interesting way to knit a larger item like a blanket.
Note - photo shown on left is an example of how the different stitch patterns can be used. This example was knitted on larger needles (12mm).
Included in the kit:
- 750g wool (7 x 100g, 1 x 50g balls), The Sheep's Back natural wool (This is enough to make a small blanket equivalent to 15 squares or approx. 1m x .6m)
- 7mm needles
- 7mm cable needle
- Full colour instructions for 7 different stitch patterns suitable for blankets, use either on their own or combine
- Measuring tape & sewing up needle
- Calico carry bag
If you would like to knit a larger blanket, you can purchase additional wool yarn. As a recommendation a medium size would require 1.4kg total, Large size 2kg total. (Note - this is based on using all garter stitch which produces the heaviest of stitch patterns)

Learn why sheep’s wool is an amazing fibre and how you can bring it into your life.
Includes:
1 x 50g ball of natural New Zealand sheep’s wool
1 pair of bamboo knitting needles (4mm)
Book with knitting instructions & loads of information about wool & farming in New Zealand
5 easy patterns (each pattern requires 50g wool)
Measuring tape & sewing needle
All wrapped up in a useful, environmentally friendly knitting bag.

Learn why sheep’s wool is an amazing fibre and how you can bring it into your life.
Includes:
2 x 50g balls of natural New Zealand sheep’s wool
1 pair of bamboo knitting needles (4mm)
1 pair of knitting needles (7mm)
Book with knitting instructions & loads of information about wool & farming in New Zealand
10 easy patterns
Measuring tape & sewing needle
All wrapped up in a useful, environmentally friendly knitting bag.