A sustainable knit kit with everything you need to knit yourself a brightly coloured stuffed rainbow heart with optional hanging ribbon.
Comprehensive, easy to follow instructions and all the supplies you need, making this a brilliant gift for a knitter of any experience.
This is an easy knitting pattern, suitable for those just past the beginner stage, who have learned to knit but not much else. The pattern uses only knit stitches plus 'knit front and back', 'yarn over' and 'knit 2 together' as well as casting on and off, with tips included for how to perform these.
THE KIT:
The rainbow heart kit comes packaged in a recycled, recyclable paper bag which can also be used as a gift bag or project bag, and contains everything you need to make your woolly heart:
Pattern: Full colour 8 page printed knitting pattern booklet with comprehensive, easy to follow instructions from start to finish
Yarn: 25g West Yorkshire Spinners ColourLab DK wool in 7 colours, hand wound by me into easy to use, centre-pull mini skeins
Stuffing: 12g organic wool nepps (wool balls) stuffing (packaged in a square of repurposed cotton/polyester mix fabric tied with repurposed string - can be reused for wrapping gifts etc.)
Ribbon: a 30cm / 12" length of natural burlap ribbon for hanging your heart
Knitting needles: (if selected)
US 2 / UK 12 / 2.75mm
- Option A: Straight wooden needles 23cm / 9" length
- Option B: Knit Pro Symfonie circular wooden needles 60cm / 24" length
(I offer a choice of straight or circular needles as some people (myself included) prefer knitting even flat projects on circular needles to avoid getting poked!)
Please note: brand of needles may vary depending on availability. Currently the straight needles are the Clover ones pictured in the photo showing just needles.
Notions: (if selected) Coloured metal tapestry needle (colour may vary)
PATTERN:
Number of pages: 8
Language: English only
Time required: 2-3 hours
Difficulty: Easy
FINISHED DIMENSIONS:
Width: 14cm / 5.25"
Height: 13cm / 5" (+ 10cm / 4" hanging ribbon)
WASHING INSTRUCTIONS: hand wash only, preferably just spot clean
ECO CREDENTIALS: West Yorkshire Spinners' ColourLab is one of the most sustainable yarns I've found, using responsibly sourced local wool to retain a low carbon footprint. You are also reducing waste by purchasing exactly the amount of wool you need to knit this heart. Any small amounts left over can be made into a colourful pompom!
The wool nepps stuffing balls are natural and organic, and have a very faint natural 'sheep' smell, bringing a sense of the outdoors inside and reminding you of their natural origins.
Wool is naturally fire-retardant, and also resistant to dust mites and bacteria. It also has slightly more heft to it than man-made stuffing, making this heart feel lovely and solid whilst also being delightfully squishy. This makes these hearts a wonderful "long-distance hug" gift for someone you can't get to hug in person.
The burlap ribbon is made from natural plant materials and is fully biodegradable.
Please note that the apparent colour of the product may vary according to monitor differences.
RELATED PRODUCTS:
- Pink or cream heart knit kit: https://www.etsy.com/wombleknits/listing/926501882
- Heart pattern as a digital download: https://www.etsy.com/wombleknits/listing/748975510
- Heart pattern printed and posted to you: https://www.etsy.com/wombleknits/listing/1158336183
- The whole "Bubble Writing Knit Alphabet" pattern: https://www.etsy.com/wombleknits/listing/762189329
- Hearts knitted for you: https://www.etsy.com/wombleknits/listing/755569288
SHIPPING: Default shipping is Royal Mail tracked 48 post (UK) or Royal Mail international tracked (overseas).
I aim to ship within 1-2 business days of purchase. If you need the item urgently, if you are in the UK please upgrade to Express service (Royal Mail tracked 24) or Special Delivery 1pm next day. If you are outside the UK, please contact me for a quote for a shipping upgrade by another courier.
All packaging is reused/recycled to keep costs down and avoid waste, and any tape used is biodegradable.
*Disclaimer: if shipping overseas, you may be asked to pay import taxes. I'm afraid this is out of my control*
This pattern is copyright © Anna Funnell 2020, for personal use only. Please do not share this pattern and please do not sell the finished items without first requesting my permission.