{"product_id":"kaffe-fassett-signature-squares-knit-along-yarn-kit-rowan-alpaca-soft-dk","title":"Kaffe Fassett Signature Squares Knit Along Yarn Kit – Rowan Alpaca Soft DK","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePaint with yarn alongside one of knitting's greatest colourists.\u003c\/strong\u003e Signature Squares is a celebration of colour and pattern, bringing together some of Kaffe Fassett's most iconic designs into one striking blanket. Bold geometric squares, joyful mirror imaging and a charming house at its heart, all knitted in the softest Rowan Alpaca Soft DK.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The house at the centre of the KnitAlong Blanket is a favourite image of mine. For the rest of the squares, I used bold geometric motifs that are fun to knit. I chose a bright contrasting palette so the images would be sharply defined. I hope you enjoy the mirror imaging as much as I do.\" – Kaffe Fassett\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe perfect introduction to intarsia\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNever tried intarsia? Kaffe's approach is wonderfully liberating, all about creativity over perfection. Every square is worked in intarsia using easy geometric shapes, with the final central square combining stranded colourwork and intarsia. You'll be guided every step of the way with tutorials, live Zoom meetups and a warm, welcoming Facebook community of fellow knitters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the kit\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e24 balls of Rowan Alpaca Soft DK (50g, 125m\/136yds each)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12 shades curated with Kaffe Fassett Studio, including 8 brand new AW26 shades\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWelcome Pack with project introduction, shade organiser, and release and Zoom dates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe palette\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCantaloupe K0013 x 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJacaranda K0014 x 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKiwi K0011 x 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeep Rose 206 x 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMediterranean K0016 x 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoyal K0015 x 3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutumn Gold 220 x 3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimply Black 216 x 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFuchsia K0017 x 3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAqua K0012 x 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClover 215 x 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCandy Floss K0010 x 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMeet the yarn\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlpaca Soft DK blends Merino and baby alpaca (70% virgin wool, 30% alpaca) for a beautifully soft handle and clear, vibrant colour. It glides on the needles while keeping stitches even, creating a fabric that's lightweight yet cosy, a blanket to enjoy every day and treasure for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKnit along schedule\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThu 1 Oct, 7pm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Live launch event\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThu 22 Oct:\u003c\/strong\u003e Release 1 – ZigZag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMon 26 Oct, 7pm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Live Zoom meetup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThu 29 Oct:\u003c\/strong\u003e Release 2 – Big Crosses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThu 5 Nov:\u003c\/strong\u003e Release 3 – Pin Wheel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThu 12 Nov:\u003c\/strong\u003e Release 4 – Tumbling Blocks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMon 16 Nov, 7pm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Live Zoom meetup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThu 19 Nov:\u003c\/strong\u003e Release 5 – Split Diamond\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThu 26 Nov:\u003c\/strong\u003e Release 6 – Shadow Boxes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThu 3 Dec:\u003c\/strong\u003e Release 7 – Houses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThu 10 Dec:\u003c\/strong\u003e Release 8 – Borders \u0026amp; Making Up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThu 17 Dec:\u003c\/strong\u003e Casting Off Party\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter purchase, sign up at knitrowan.com to receive the pattern releases, and register for the live Zoom meetups at rowanconnect.net. 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