Cornish, Fair Isle, Gansey and Aran hand knitting kits
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Traditional Cornish Guernsey knitting kitCORNCornish Guernsey kit

British Breeds pure wool Cornish Gansey kit with leaflet and Mary Wright's book of 21 Cornish designs knitted on circular or two needles
The style of the Gansey is ideal for men, women and children and makes a garment that is wind and shower resistant.
Size 61 - 66cm (24 - 26in ) £21-14 (£24-84 including VAT)
Size 71 - 76cm (28 - 30in) £25-05 (£29-43 including VAT)
Size 81 - 86cm (32-34in) £32-87 (£38-62 including VAT)
Size 91 - 96cm (36-38in) £36-78 (£43-22 including VAT)
Size 101 - 107cm (40-42in) £40-69 (£47-81 including VAT)
Size 112 - 117cm (44-46in) £44-60 (£52-41 including VAT)
Size 122 - 127cm (48-50in) £48-51 (£57-00 including VAT)
Requires 1 pair and 1 set of 2.25mm (US1) and for knitting in the round 1 circular 2.25mm (US1), 		Colour   
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Lacy top knitting kit in rare breed Whitefaced Woodland pure woolWOODLANDLacy top knitting kit 91cm

Knitted in Rare Breed pure wool from the Whitefaced Woodland sheep this lacy top is ideal for Spring and Summer wear.
Size 91cm ( 36in ) bust, finished size is 100cm (39in).
Approximate length from shoulder 53cm 21in
£21-87 ( £25-70 including VAT )		Colour   
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WOODLANDLacy top knitting kit 96.5cm

Size 96.5cm ( 38in ) bust, finished size is 104cm (41in).
Approximate length from shoulder 54.5cm 21.5in
£24-34 ( £28-60 including VAT )		Colour   
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WOODLANDLacy top knitting kit 101cm

Size 101cm ( 40in ) bust, finished size is 109cm (43in).
Approximate length from shoulder 58cm 23in
£26-81 ( £31-50 including VAT		Colour   
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Aran tunic knitting kit designed by June OnigbanjoJ005Aran tunic 32 to 36in

Knitting kit for a ladies tunic in British Breeds Aran pure wool.
Designed by June Onigbanjo.
Hand wash
£41-92 ( £49-25 including VAT )		Colour   
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J005Aran tunic 38 to 42in
£45-92 ( £53-95 including VAT )		Colour   
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J005Aran tunic 44 to 46in
£49-92 ( £58-65 including VAT )		Colour   
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Mans jumper knitting kit designed by June OnigbanjoJDKM Mans V neck jumper 38 to 40in

Knitting kit for a mans V neck jumper in Rowan pure wool.
Designed by June Onigbanjo.
Machine wash at 40c.
£37-96 (£44-60 including VAT)
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JDKMMans V neck jumper 42 to 46in
£43-49 (£51-10 including VAT)
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JDKMMans V neck jumper 48 to 50in
£46-17 (£54-25 including VAT)
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Cardigan knitting kit in Cornish pure wool designed by Mariarosa MartinGC34Cornish Gotland cardigan kit 86cm
Knit this luxurious cardigan, designed by Mariarosa Martin, using the four natural, undyed shades of Gotland wool.
Finished chest size approximately 96cm (38in)
£63-83 ( £75 including VAT )		   
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GC38Cornish Gotland cardigan kit 96cm
Finished chest size approximately 106cm (42in)
£65-53 ( £77 including VAT )		   
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GC42Cornish Gotland cardigan kit 106cm
Finished chest size approximately 116cm (46in)
£67-23 ( £79 including VAT )		   
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Fair Isle shawl knitting kit in pure wool designed by Mariarosa MartinCTSCeltic Tweed Shawl

This pure wool shawl is inspired by the beautiful area of West Cornwall.
The colours of the heather and gorse covered moors that lead down to rugged cliffs and secluded bays of golden sand.
The anchors and waves that reflect the importance of the sea to life in Cornwall, from the fishing fleets that are vital to the economy of the West Country to the breathtaking Mounts Bay that stretches from Lizard Point in the east to the picturesque fishing village of Mousehole in the west.
Mounts Bay is included in the list of Most Beautiful Bays in the World and draws people from all over the world to enjoy it's uniqueness.
This shawl has been designed by Mariarosa Martin and is only available through Iriss of Penzance.
The complete kit is £68-09 ( £80-00 including VAT ) and includes the wool, pattern and needles.		   
   
   
 		 
Fair Isle sweater knitting kit in pure wool designed by Mariarosa MartinFISFair Isle sweater kit

Kit for 100% pure new wool Fair Isle sweater can be knitted in either cropped or mid length.
Available in two colour combinations -
Madron Well - grey/cream/rose/blue/heather
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Madron Carn - grey/purple/green/yellow/red.
Designed by Mariarosa Martin and exclusive to Iriss of Penzance.
£44-85 (£52-70 including VAT)		Colour   
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Fair Isle tunic knitting kit in pure wool designed by Mariarosa MartinFITFair Isle tunic kit

Kit for 100% pure new wool Fair Isle tunic.
Available in two colour combinations
Madron Well - grey/cream/rose/blue/heather
or
Madron Carn - grey/purple/green/yellow/red.
Designed by Mariarosa Martin and exclusive to Iriss of Penzance.
£47-88 (£56-26 including VAT)		Colour   
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Fair Isle hat knitting kit in pure wool designed by Mariarosa MartinHATKITFair Isle Hat Kit

Exclusive design by Mariarosa Martin featured in The People's Friend magazine.
This kit for a Fair Isle hat in pure wool includes instructions, wool and chart.
Ideal introduction for knitters new to stranded knitting.
£7-23 ( £8-50 including VAT )
Requires pair of 3.25mm and pair of 3.75mm needles.		   
   
   
 		 
Traditional Gansey knitting kit in pure woolGUERNBritish Breeds Traditional Guernsey kit

British Breeds pure wool Traditional Gansey kit with plain yoke knitted on circular or two needles
Size 61 - 66cm (24 - 26in ) £17-70 (£20-80 including VAT)
Size 71 - 76cm (28 - 30in) £22-13 (£26-00 including VAT)
Size 81 - 86cm (32-34in) £30-98 (£36-40 including VAT)
Size 91 - 96cm (36-38in) £35-40 (£41-60 including VAT)
Size 101 - 107cm (40-42in) £39-83 (£46-80 including VAT)
Size 112 - 117cm (44-46in) £44-26 (£52-00 including VAT)
Size 122 - 127cm (48-50in) £48-68 (£57-20 including VAT)
Requires 1 pair and 1 set of 2.25mm (US1) and for knitting in the round 1 circular 2.25mm (US1)		Colour   
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Traditional Aran knitting kit in oiled pure woolOILEDOiled Aran Jumper kit

British Breeds Oiled Aran pure wool jumper kit knitted on two needles
Size 80 - 95cm (32 - 38in) £37-61 ( £44-19 including VAT )
Size 100-105cm (40-42in) £41-18 ( £48-39 including VAT )
Size 110-115cm (44-46in) £44-75 ( £52-58 including VAT )
Requires 1 pair 3.75mm (US5), 1 pair of 4.5mm (US7) and cable needle		   
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Traditional Aran knitting kit in Patons DiplomaDIPARANPatons Diploma Aran Jumper kit

Patons Aran 55% wool jumper kit knitted on two needles
Size 80 - 95cm (32 - 38in) £35-51 ( £41-72 including VAT )
Size 100-105cm (40-42in) £38-87 ( £45-67 including VAT )
Size 110-115cm (44-46in) £42-23 ( £49-62 including VAT )
Requires 1 pair 3.75mm (US5), 1 pair of 4.5mm (US7) and cable needle		   
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Sock knitting kit in traditional guernsey pure woolKIT1Guernsey Sock kit

Worsted spun yarn and pattern to make a pair of Guernsey ( Gansey ) 5 ply pure wool socks knitted on two needles.
Length from top of sock to base of heel approximately 66cm ( 26in ) for UK size 7/8 ( adjust for other sizes )
Small and medium £13-28 ( £15-60 including VAT )
Large and extra large £17-71 ( £20-80 including VAT )
Requires 1 pair of 3mm (US 2) knobbed needles		Colour   
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FATLanolin (Wool Fat) 25g

Sachet of Lanolin for restoring the natural water and wind resistance of knitted woollen garments.
Dissolve a pea size quantity of wool fat in a cup of boiling water then add to cool water, wash garment and leave to soak in the solution for a few hours, wring out and dry flat, blocking the garment to the correct size.
This treatment only needs to be done every 8 to 10 washes so this quantity will last for some time.
£1-19 ( £1-40 including VAT )		   
   
   
 		 
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