&Make Aran
Aran weight blend of highland wool and alpaca. Produced in Peru by The Fibre Co.
Aran weight blend of highland wool and alpaca. Produced in Peru by The Fibre Co.
Aran weight blend of highland wool and alpaca. Produced in Peru by The Fibre Co.
A fabulously soft and squishy blend of alpaca and Highland wool. This 2 ply, aran weight yarn is easy to stitch and great for colour work. Perfect for any sweater, accessory or homeware project.
Product Information
Fibre: 50% Highland wool, 50% alpaca
Weight: Aran
Ball weight: 100g
Length: 150 m (164 yd)
Gauge: 115-18 sts per 10 cm (4 in)
Needles: 4.5-5.5mm
Care instructions: Gently hand wash colours separately in cool water
Packaging: Paper band
Made in: Peru
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About &Make
&Make from The Fibre Co. is a new range of yarn for stitchers at every stage of their crafting journey. It’s made from 100% natural, sustainable fibres from renewable sources and comes in a stunning full palette of cheerful brights and nuanced shades created by overdyeing a range of naturally light and dark coloured fibres.
Our Favourite Patterns for &Make Aran
The following patterns from The Fibre Co. are designed for &Make Aran. Patterns in this range are all really clearly written, with lots of illustrations and links to video tutorials, so they’re perfect for newer knitters. We’re delighted to be able to offer these patterns free when you purchase the yarn to make them - just drop us a message when you place your order to let us know which one you would like.
1. Trail Finder Cowl by Kari-Helene Rane
This practical and warm cowl uses just two balls of &Make Aran, making it the perfect introduction to knitting in the round for new knitters, or a quick and easy project for those with more experience. The minimalist design of bold stripes is easily worked in a combination of knit and purl stitches on every round, and a neat border of garter stitch frames the main body of stripes nicely.
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Yarn
The Fibre Co. &Make Aran (50% Highland wool, 50% alpaca, 150 m (164 yd) per 100 g ball).
Construction
The Trail Finder Cowl is worked seamlessly in the round from one end to the other. Both ends of the cowl are trimmed with a garter stitch border for a neat finish. The main section of the cowl is worked in vertical stipe sections of knit and purl stitches.
Sizes and Measurements
One Size
Circumference: 59 cm (23.5 in)
Depth: 46 cm (18 in)
Tension/Gauge
17 stitches and 20 rounds to 10 cm (4 in) measured over stockinette stitch after blocking using your main needles.
Needles and Notions Required
4.5mm (US 7) circular needles 40 cm (16 in) long
5mm (US 8) circular needles 40 cm (16 in) long
Stitch markers
Darning needle
2. Warm and Easy Hat by Kate Atherley
An ideal beginners project that uses 1-2 skeins of &Make Aran. Knit in the round from the ribbed cuff to the crown and finished with an optional pompom. Make it in one colour for a classic look, or combine colours for something more individual.
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Yarn
1-2 balls of &Make Aran (50% Highland wool, 50% alpaca, 150 m (164 yd) per 100 g ball.
Construction
The Warm and Easy Hat is worked in the round, from the cuff up to the crown.
Sizes and Measurements
Sizes 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6) with finished measurements:
Circumference: 36 (40, 47, 51, 56, 60) cm / 14 (16, 18.5, 20.5, 22, 24) inches
Height: 15 (18, 20, 22, 23, 25) cm / 6 (7, 8, 8.5, 9, 10) inches
Needles and Notions Required
Ribbing Needles:
4mm (US 6) circular needles in a length that is smaller than the finished circumference of your hat
Main Needles:
5mm (US 8) circular needles in a length that is smaller than the finished circumference of your hat
5mm (US 8) circular needles or double-pointed needles for working a small circumference in the round
Stitch Markers
Darning Needle
3. Rewind Cardi by Holli Yeoh
A classic, drop shoulder cardigan in stockinette stitch with ribbed borders and pockets on the front. Knitting the Rewind Cardy offers the chance to learn techniques like adding button bands, pockets and buttonholes in a format made for beginners.
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Yarn
The Fibre Co. &Make Aran (50% Highland wool, 50% alpaca, 150 m (164 yd) per 100 g ball) in shade Mon Ami – 6 (6, 7, 7, 8) (8, 9, 9, 10) balls.
Construction
The Rewind Cardy is worked flat as one piece seamlessly from the bottom up to the underarm divide where the front and back are then worked separately. The shoulders are shaped using short rows and joined with a Three Needle Cast-Off. Sleeve stitches are picked up and worked in the round top down. The ribbed button band edging is picked up and worked back and forth with some increases worked at the front opening to shape the v-neckline. Lastly, two pockets are knit separately and sewn onto the front of the cardigan.
Sizes and Measurements
1 (2: 3: 4: 5) (6: 7: 8: 9)
The given sizes are called Sizes 1-9 and are recommended to fit a chest circumference of: 76-81 (86-91: 97-102: 107-112: 117-122) (127-132: 137-142: 147-152: 157-162) cm [30-32 (34-36: 38-40: 42-44: 46-48) (50-52: 54-56: 58-60: 62-64) in]
Finished chest circumference (at underarm): 98 (108, 118, 128, 138) (148, 158, 168, 178) cm [39 (43, 47, 51, 55) (59, 63, 67, 71) in]
Finished length (from shoulder to hem): 52 (54, 53, 54, 56) (56, 58, 59, 59) cm [20.5 (21.5, 21.5, 21.5, 22.5) (22.5, 23, 23.5, 23.5) in]
Recommended Ease
Designed with 13-22 cm (7-9 in) of positive ease at chest circumference.
Tension/Gauge
18 stitches and 26 rows to 10 cm (4 in) measured over Stockinette Stitch after blocking using your main needles.
Needles and Notions Required
4mm (US 6) circular needles 80–100 cm (32–40 in) long
4mm (US 6) circular or double-pointed needles — for working a small circumference in the round
4.5mm (US 7) circular needles 80–100 cm (32–40 in) long
4.5mm (US 7) circular or double-pointed needles — for working a small circumference in the round
Darning needle
Sewing needle and thread
3 x 27mm (1 1/8 inch) buttons
Pins
Stitch holders
Stitch markers
Knitting Kits
We’ve chosen &Make Aran for our own beginner friendly knitting kits. They contain everything you need to get started:including yarn, needles and full instructions.
