We wrote this collection of How To accessory patterns for complete novice knitters. There are no abbreviations, all the instructions are written out word for word making it easy for beginners to follow. This pattern book has six different hat patterns for girls and ladies. If you enjoy these patterns you could also try one of the other five books in the collection: bags, hats, scarves, cushions and homewares.
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Special XL
Stylecraft's Special yarns are class leaders, arguably the best 100% premium acrylic yarn on the market with a huge number of colours to choose from. This yarn has a super soft handle, is naturally anti pilling and tough enough to handle being thrown in the washing machine. The Special range includes 4-ply, DK, Aran, Chunky, XL and Baby qualities in a fabulous range of colours to meet every knitter (and crocheters) needs. Special XL is an ideal yarn for beginner knitters or those who want results fast!
View all Special XL shadesWeight: Super Chunky
Composition: 100% Premium Acrylic
Ball Size: 200g
Meterage: 136m/148yds
Wash & Care: Machine washable 30C, cool tumble dry, may dry clean, cool iron
You will need: 1 pair of 8 mm (UK 0 – USA 11) knitting needles, Large sewing needle.
| Headband | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sizes | 10-12yrs | 4-6 yrs | 7-9yrs | Woman |
| Special XL, Duck Egg 1820 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Rib Leg Warmers | |
|---|---|
| Sizes | 4-6 yrs |
| Special XL, Emperor 1425 | 1 |
| Special XL, Emperor 1426 | 1 |
| Special XL, Emperor 1427 | 1 |
| Special XL, Emperor 1428 | 1 |
| Rib-edged Wristlets | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sizes | 10-12yrs | 4-6 yrs | 7-9yrs | Woman |
| Special XL, Pomegranate 3057 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Stocking Stitch Leg warmers | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sizes | 10-12yrs | 4-6 yrs | 7-9yrs | Woman |
| Special XL, Plum 3058 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Stocking Stitch Wristlets | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sizes | 10-12yrs | 4-6 yrs | 7-9yrs | Woman |
| Special XL, Colour A Cream 3055 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Special XL, Colour B Duck Egg 1820 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Welly Toppers | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sizes | 10-12yrs | 4-6 yrs | 7-9yrs | Woman |
| Special XL, Cream 3055 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
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