A&P Bumper Winter Club Box
It’s time for our bumper winter club box and this year we’re trying something a little bit different and have added a ‘My Choice’ option for those who don’t like too much of a surprise.
You can now have the box as usual with two, 100g skeins of yarn based on the photo or select the ‘My Choice’ option in either Classic Sock or Merino & Silk Single and then pop over to the yarn pages, chose your favourite colours and make a note of them in the Order Notes section of the Checkout page. We’ll pack them up in the box with the crafts and surprises.
Each box will contain:
2 x 100g of either Classic Sock or Merino & Silk Single either a surprise colour based on the photo or your own selection from the shop.
2 x craft projects
Some small treats
Bases available:
Classic Sock: 100g/365m, 80% superwash merino and 20% nylon.
Washing – Machine washable on a gentle wool cycle using a mild detergent or hand wash.
Merino & Silk Single: 100g./400 m, 70% Superwash Merino, 30% Silk
Washing – Hand wash only using a gentle detergent.
Postal date: 24th November. Items ordered at the same time as the Club Box will be posted on the 24th.
The gallery pictures show previous years bumper box contents
A&P Classic Sock
A hand dyed 2 ply, fingering weight merino and nylon blend for beautifully soft and durable socks, hats and other accessories. This plump little yarn gives great stitch definition and takes up the colour brilliantly. From non mulesed merino.
If you like a colour but there’s not enough in stock please contact us here for dye to order.
Skein weight and length – 100g./365 m.
Fibre – 80% super wash merino, 20% nylon
Washing – Machine washable on a gentle wool cycle using a mild detergent or hand wash.
Possible suggested needle sizes – 2mm – 3.5mm
Ainsworth & Prin yarn is hand dyed in small batches. We try to achieve consistent colours but each skein is unique so when using more than one skein of a colour in a project we really recommend alternating skeins every couple of rows.
A&P Classic Sock Mini Skeins
Five beautiful minis in shades of pink, green and pale limestone. Knit or crochet as you fancy into edgings and borders or as socks, mittens and hats. The sample is a pair of Lewes mittens and the pattern can be found here. Lewes mittens
Skein weight and length – Total approx. 100g./365 m (5x20g./73m)
Recommended needle – 2.25mm
Fibre – 80% Superwash merino, 20% nylon
Washing – Machine washable on a gentle wool cycle using a mild detergent or hand wash.
A&P Flax
A single ply yarn in merino and linen hand dyed by us in small batches. The yarn is incredibly soft with strands of un-dyed linen which resists the acid dye and give a light tweedy look. A fantastic choice for garments and accessories.
Skein weight and length – 100g./366 m.
Fibre – 90% Superwash Merino, 10% Linen
Washing – Hand wash only using a gentle detergent.
Ainsworth & Prin yarn is hand dyed in small batches. We try to achieve consistent colours but each skein is unique so when using more than one skein of a colour in a project we really recommend alternating skeins every couple of rows.
If you like a colour but there’s not enough in stock please contact us here for dye to order.
A&P Flower Sets
Hand-dyed sets: a full, 100g skein of yarn in the base of your choice with two complementary mini skeins the colours inspired by the flower of the month tied with a hand dyed silk ribbon.
Merino & Silk Single – 100g./400 m.
Fibre – 70% Superwash Merino, 30% Silk
Washing – Hand wash only using a gentle detergent.
Classic Sock – 100g./365 m. + 2 x 20g/73m
Fibre – 80% super wash merino, 20% nylon
Washing – Machine washable on a gentle wool cycle using a mild detergent or hand wash.
A&P Merino & Mohair Sock
A hand dyed four ply, fingering weight merino, kid mohair and nylon blend for beautifully soft and durable socks, hats and other accessories. This kid mohair gives the yarn a slight halo but the four tightly twisted plies give a smooth even stitch and gives great stitch definition. From non mulesed merino.
If you like a colour but there’s not enough in stock please contact us here for dye to order.
Ball weight and length – 100g./400 m.
Fibre – 55% Superwash Merino Wool, 20% Kid Mohair, 25% nylon
Washing – Machine washable on a gentle wool cycle using a mild detergent or hand wash.
Ainsworth & Prin yarn is hand dyed in small batches. We try to achieve consistent colours but each skein is unique so when using more than one skein of a colour in a project we really recommend alternating skeins every couple of rows.
A&P Merino & Silk Single
A single ply yarn in luxurious merino and silk hand dyed by us in small batches. The yarn is incredibly soft with a light lustre and is a fantastic choice for shawls and cowls the silk content giving it a beautiful drape.
Pattern suggestions
Shipping Forecast here
Cornish Thrift Top here
Cornish Thrift Shawl here
Skein weight and length – 100g./400 m.
Fibre – 70% Superwash Merino, 30% Silk
Washing – Hand wash only using a gentle detergent.
Ainsworth & Prin yarn is hand dyed in small batches. We try to achieve consistent colours but each skein is unique so when using more than one skein of a colour in a project we really recommend alternating skeins every couple of rows.
If you like a colour but there’s not enough in stock please contact us here for dye to order.
A&P Merino Floof
Our Merino Mohair Single. A blend of merino and kid mohair spun into a single strand that gives a warm, light fabric with a light sheen and a soft halo. Incredibly soft it can be knitted on larger needles than usual as the mohair fluff fills in the gaps. Ideal for garments and accessories.
If you like a colour but there’s not enough in stock please contact us here for dye to order.
Ball weight and length – 100g./400 m.
Fibre – 56% Superwash Merino, 44% Kid Mohair
Washing – Hand wash only using a gentle detergent.
Ainsworth & Prin yarn is hand dyed in small batches. We try to achieve consistent colours but each skein is unique so when using more than one skein of a colour in a project we really recommend alternating skeins every couple of rows.
A&P Mohair & Silk Lace
Luxuriously fluffy, hand dyed kid mohair blended with silk. Use it on it’s own or double it up with another yarn to add halo and softness without weight.
If you like a colour but there’s not enough in stock please contact us here for dye to order.
Ball weight and length – 50g/420m
Fibre – 72% Kid Mohair, 28% Silk
Washing – Hand wash only using a gentle detergent
Ainsworth & Prin yarn is hand dyed in small batches. We try to achieve consistent colours but each skein is unique so when using more than one skein of a colour in a project we really recommend alternating skeins every couple of rows.
A&P Monet Classic Sock Mini Skeins
Our second series of letterbox minis based on the work of Claude Monet was so popular that we have kept two of them, Water Lilies and Monet’s Studio.
You’ll receive five beautiful minis, wrapped in tissue with the inspirational Claude Monet postcard. Knit or crochet as you fancy into edgings and borders or as socks, mittens and hats. They fit through a standard letterbox and would make the perfect gift for a crafting friend.
If you want to make some Water Lily mittens the pattern can be found here
And if you’d like to make the Cliff Walk Cowl it’s our free pattern when signing up to our newsletter.
This yarn is ready to post.
Skein weight and length – Total approx. 100g./365 m (5x20g./73m)
Recommended needle – 2.25mm
Fibre – 80% Superwash merino, 20% nylon
Washing – Machine washable on a gentle wool cycle using a mild detergent or hand wash.
A&P Plump Sock DK
A double knit version of our popular Classic Sock. Merino and nylon are spun to give a beautifully soft, plump yarn that’s perfect for hardwearing clothes and accessories. It has great stitch definition and takes up colour brilliantly. From non mulesed merino.
If you like a colour but there’s not enough in stock please contact us here for dye to order.
Skein weight and length – 100g./243 m.
Fibre – 80% super wash merino, 20% nylon
Washing – Machine washable on a gentle wool cycle using a mild detergent or hand wash in cool water using a mild detergent.
Ainsworth & Prin yarn is hand dyed in small batches. We try to achieve consistent colours but each skein is unique so when using more than one skein of a colour in a project we really recommend alternating skeins every couple of rows.
A&P Seraph Mitt Kits
The colour work pattern is charted.
Contents: Printed pattern with charted fair isle, 4 balls of Jamieson & Smith 2 ply jumper weight
Ball weight and length – 25g./115 m/125 yds
Fibre – 100% Real Shetland Wool
Hand wash – Hand wash using a mild detergent.
A&P Sock Set
Hand-dyed sock sets: a full skein of sock yarn with a complementary mini skeins for stripes, heels, toes or what ever else takes your fancy.
Classic Sock – 100g./365 m. + 20g/73m
Fibre – 80% super wash merino, 20% nylon
Washing – Machine washable on a gentle wool cycle using a mild detergent or hand wash.
Aeolian – printed pattern
This is a Printed Pattern
This is a simple, floaty T-shaped top to be worn over a strappy vest top or summer dress. The lacy border that twists across the shoulders of the top will let a little breeze in, but still give warmth if it turns chilly. It would make an excellent alternative to a summer shawl.
It is knit from the centre out, starting with a provisional cast-on and the front and back are identical. There are video links demonstrating the Provisional Cast-On and the Modified Three-Needle Cast-Off used at the sides.
SIZES:
Finished Measurements: 100.5 (115: 129: 143.5: 158: 172.5: 186.5) cm / 39½ (45¼: 50¾: 56½: 62¼: 68: 73¼) in.
Choose a size with generous ease, about 23 -30cm / 8 – 12in.
TENSION:
28 sts and 39 rows to 10cm over Stocking Stitch and Lace Chart Pattern using 3.25mm needles.
YARN:
Ainsworth & Prin Merino and Silk Single (4ply weight; 70% Superwash Merino, 30% Silk; 400m/437yds per 100g skein)
3 (3: 3: 4: 5: 5: 6) x 100g skeins
Sample shown in Fool’s Gold which can be found here
Awakening by Rachel Illsley – Yarn Pack
A fabulous top down sweater designed by Rachel Illsley of Unwind Knitwear. A circular yoke of Art Deco inspired motifs in two colours. Each pack has the recommended amount of yarn for each size.
The pattern is not included please buy separately through Ravelry or Rachel’s Payhip store here.
Please note this is a pre-order, please allow two weeks from placing an order and the postage date.
Sizing Guide:
This garment is graded into sizes 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9, 10).
Recommended positive ease is 3+” / 7.5+ cm at the chest circumference.
Finished garment measurements:
83 (94.5, 104.5, 114.5, 123) (135.5, 144.5, 151.5, 163, 173) cm
33¼ (37¾, 41¾, 45¾, 49¼) (54¼, 57¾, 60½, 65¼, 69¼)inches
Colourway:
MC: Doodle
CC: Bonfire
Yarn: number of skeins in each pack
MC: 3 (3, 3, 4, 4) (4, 5, 5, 5, 6) 100g skeins
CC: 1 (1, 1, 1, 1) (1, 1, 1, 1, 1) 100g skeins
Skein weight and length – approx 100g./400 m.
Fibre – 70% Merino, 30% Silk
Washing – Hand wash only using a mild detergent.
Ainsworth & Prin yarn is hand dyed in small batches. We try to achieve consistent colours but each skein is unique so when using more than one skein of a colour in a project we really recommend alternating skeins every couple of rows.
All garment photos by Rachel Illsley.
Bone and horn Buttons
Natural bone buttons or horn buttons.
Machine washable.
Compton Printed Pattern
This is a Printed Pattern
The heart, the universal symbol of love and affection. The entwined cables on this jumper were inspired by the hearth at the centre of the home of G.F Watts and his wife Mary in Compton, Surrey. He was the most important painter of his day and she a leading proponent of the Arts & Crafts movement and creator of the astonishing Watts Chapel.
SIZES
1 (2: 3: 4: 5) (6: 7: 8: 9: 10)
Finished Measurements: 84 (91: 98: 105: 112) (124: 131: 137: 144: 151) cm / 33 (36: 381⁄2: 41: 44) (481⁄2: 511⁄2: 54: 561⁄2: 591⁄2) in.
Suggested ease 5-10cm / 2-6 in.
Sample shown with 10 cm / 4in ease.
TENSION
23 sts and 33 rounds to 10cm over reverse st st using 3.75mm needles and after blocking.
28 sts and 33 rounds to 10cm over 2×2 Rib using 3.75mm needles, measured slightly stretched and after blocking.
One repeat of Heart pattern measures 9cm at the widest point x 12cm high using 3.75mm needles and after blocking.
YARN
Ainsworth & Prin BFL Masham (DK weight; 75% Blue Faced Leicester wool, 25% Masham wool; 240m/262yds per 100g skein).
4 (5: 5: 5: 5) (6: 6: 6: 7: 7) skeins
approx 828 (905: 961: 1083: 1165) (1277: 1348: 1410: 1551: 1654) m / 906 (990: 1051: 1185: 1275) (1397: 1475: 1542: 1697: 1809) yds.
Cornish Thrift Shawl Printed Pattern
This is a Printed Pattern
The Cornish Thrift Shawl looks fabulous in two shades of hand dyed yarn, highlighting all the subtle changes in colour. There is the option for a two or three skein version.
The shawl starts with just three stitches and increases are made on the wrong side along one edge. Place a locking stitch marker on the wrong side of the work early on to identify on which side increases are made.
A larger needle and contrasting yarn are used to work the Thrift pattern. To help you keep track of when to increase, note one stitch is increased for every garter ridge or stripe of Thrift cluster stitches.
To make the most of your yarn if you have any remaining you can continue in pattern for the final sections of Thrift Stitch and Garter Stitch.
If using the recommended yarn, the shawl can be wet blocked to open up the texture stitches and give you the largest size possible.
SIZES
3 skein Shawl
Wingspan: 194cm (761⁄2 in) Depth: 96cm (373⁄4 in)
2 skein Shawl
Wingspan: 144cm (561⁄2 in) Depth: 89cm (35 in)
YARN
Ainsworth & Prin Merino and Silk Single (4ply weight; 70% superwash Merino wool, 30% Silk; 400m/437yds per 100g skein) yarn available here
3 skien shawl
MC: Cinnabar; 2 x 100g skeins CC: Mrs Dalloway 1 x 100g skein
2 skein shawl
MC: Winter in Narnia; 1 x 100g skein CC: Feather 1 x 100g skein
TENSION
22sts and 40 rows to 10cm worked over garter stitch using 3.5mm needles.
22sts and 32 rows to 10cm worked over Thrift Pattern using 4.5mm needles.
Measure stretched and after blocking. You may need smaller or larger needles to match tension.
Cornish Thrift Top Printed Pattern
This is a Printed Pattern
The Top is a simple vest style which highlights a special hand dyed yarn with a deep border of Thrift Stitch.
SIZES
1 (2: 3: 4: 5) (6: 7: 8: 9: 10)
8 (10:12: 14: 16) (18: 20: 22: 24: 26)
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
83½ (89: 94½: 100:105½) (110: 115: 121: 126: 132)cm / 33 (35: 37¼: 39½:41½) (43¼: 45¼: 47½: 49½: 52) in.
TENSION
29 sts and 36 rows to 10cm over st st using 3.25mm needles.
29 sts and 34 rows to 10cm over Thrift Pattern using 3.5mm needles.
YARN
Ainsworth & Prin Merino and Silk Single (4ply weight; 70% superwash Merino wool, 30% silk; 400m/437yds per 100g skein) available here.
2 (2:3:3:3) (3:3:3:4:4) x 100g skeins
736 (788: 844: 904: 972) (1020: 1080: 1144: 1204: 1256) m
805 (862: 923: 989: 1063)(1115: 1181: 1251: 1317: 1374) yds
Sample knitted in Mrs Dalloway
Corozo Button
Made from corozo also known as tagua nut the surface of the button is durable, scratch resistant and has a subtle pattern.
Machine washable.
Corozo Button, metal shank
Five buttons with a bronze coloured metal shank. Made from corozo also known as tagua nut the surface of the button is durable, scratch resistant and has a subtle pattern.
Machine washable.
Flinty Socks- printed pattern
This is a Printed Pattern
Flinty are ideal socks to knit on the go. There’s an easy to remember four row lace panel that runs down the outside of the leg and a nubby, texture pattern. Knit them in a special skein of hand dyed sock yarn or swap the texture pattern for stocking stitch and knit them with contrasting heels, toes.
Size: Three sizes:
To fit foot circumference 19.5 (22: 24.5)cm / 73⁄4 (8¾: 9¾)in
Actual circumference of sock after blocking 17 (19.5: 22) cm / 6¾ (7¾: 8¾)in
Tension: 33 sts and 48 rounds to 10cm / 4″ worked over Stocking Stitch using 2.25mm / US 1 needles, measured after blocking.
Yarn: Ainsworth & Prin Classic Sock (80% Superwash Merino, 20% Nylon; 365m per 100g skein) which can be found here
I’m the Gingerbread Man Sock Kit
We are really excited about our latest project in collaboration with Nicola Furey of Tea, Cake + Make. Nicola designs fabulous, fun socks and sews the most beautifully project bags.
The box is packed with lovely treats.
A 100g pack of five mini skeins in gingerbread colours
The printed sock pattern with colour work chart
A cotton canvas, fully interfaced and cotton lined drawstring project bag with faux leather cords used for the drawstring closure. The bag measures approximately 22cm/9” by 26cm/10” and has a wide 8cm/3” gusset base.
A set of 3 stitch markers and a tea sachet.
A Gingerbread biscuit recipe and metal cutter.
Useful skills to have for this set include –
Casting on, basic colour work and chart reading, working in the round, picking up stitches and decreasing.
**This kit is not suitable for people completely new to knitting. **
This yarn is ready to post.
Skein weight and length – Total approx. 100g./365 m (5x20g./73m)
Recommended needle – 2.25mm
Gauge – 34 sts to 10 cm knitted in stocking stitch in the round and blocked.
Fibre – 80% Superwash merino, 20% nylon
Washing – Machine washable on a gentle wool cycle using a mild detergent or hand wash.
Imitation Tortoiseshell
Imitation tortoise shell buttons.
Round buttons are small: 6 x 9mm and large: 5 x 13mm
Square buttons are small:10 x 8mm and large:10 x 11mm
Machine washable.
Leaf Fall Scarf – printed pattern
This is for a Printed Pattern
A perky little neck scarf in a simple reversible rib pattern and finished with falling leaves. Tie twice around the neck to fill in that chilly gap on an autumn walk.
It takes just a few evenings of knitting and very little yarn, so would make an excellent gift.
Size:
One size, but both length and width could easily be altered.
Length78.5cm / 31in
Width 10 cm / 4 in
Tension:
28 sts and 42 rows to 10cm / 4″ worked over Rib pattern using 3.5mm / US 4 needles, measured after blocking. You may need smaller or larger needles to match tension.
Yarn:
Ainsworth & Prin Classic Sock (80% Superwash Merino, 20% Nylon; 365m per 100g skein) which can be found here
One colour in a solid, semi solid or speckle
Approx: 35g 128m / 140 yds
Lineage Socks -printed pattern
This is for a Printed Pattern
Socks to keep your whole family’s feet warm and snug. Use a special sock set of stylishly coordinated colours or make the most of your stash and use every scrap in a kaleidoscopic patchwork of stripes, heels, toes, and cuffs.
The socks are knit from the cuff down; the leg is knit in a rib and garter pattern which changes to rib across the instep. The heel flap is also in rib with a garter-stitch edge.
After shaping the toe, stitches are grafted together.
Size: Five sizes:
Actual circumference of sock after blocking: 12 (14.5: 17: 19.5: 22)cm / 4¾ (5¾: 6¾: 7¾: 8½)in
Choose a size abut 10% smaller in circumference than the intended wearers leg or foot for best fit.
Tension: 33 sts and 48 rounds to 10cm / 4″ worked over Stocking Stitch using 2.25mm / US 1 needles, measured after blocking.
The socks were designed with a fingering weight Ainsworth & Prin Sock Set with two contrast colours.
Colour A: 73m – 311m
Colour B: 19m – 48m
Colour C: 8m – 22m
Amount will vary according to foot length.
Yarn: Ainsworth & Prin Classic Sock (80% Superwash Merino, 20% Nylon; 365m per 100g skein) which can be found here
Mahliqa Stitch Markers
Mahliqa stitch markers designed by Surya and handmade in London.
She also makes stunning wire jewellery inspired by her south asian and islamic heritage, see it here
Mirage – printed pattern
This is a Printed Pattern
Like a mirage the pattern on this raglan colour work top shifts , meets in the middle and then mirrors itself. Just two colours are used in the colour work section in an easily memorised pattern. Choose between long or short sleeves according to the season. The neck is worked back and forth in rows to raise the back neck and give a comfortable fit.
SIZES
1 (2: 3: 4: 5) (6: 7: 8: 9: 10)
Finished Measurements: 90 (98.5: 103: 107: 111.5) (115.5: 120: 124.5: 133: 137) cm / 35½ (38¾: 40½: 42½: 44) (45½: 47¼: 49: 52¼: 54) in.
Suggested ease 5-10cm / 2-4 in.
TENSION
28 sts and 37 rounds to 10cm over stocking stitch using 3.25mm needles and after blocking.
28 sts and 37 rounds to 10cm over stranded colourwork using 3.5mm needles, after blocking.
YARN
Ainsworth & Prin BFL Masham (4 ply; 75% Blue Faced Leicester wool, 25% Masham wool; 400m/437yds per 100g skein).
Short sleeved version
A: Ointment
2(2: 2: 2: 2) (2: 2: 2: 3: 3) 100g skeins
B: Regal
1(1: 1: 1: 1) (2: 2: 2: 2: 2) 100g skeins
C: Barley Twist
1(1: 1: 1: 1) (1: 2: 2: 2: 2) 100g skeins
Long sleeved version
A: Storm Brewing
2(2: 2: 3: 3) (3: 3: 3: 3: 3) 100g skeins
B: Figgy Pudding
1(1: 1: 1: 1) (2: 2: 2: 2: 2) 100g skeins
C: Newly Minted
1(1: 1: 1: 1) (1: 2: 2: 2: 2) 100g skeins
A&P BFL Masham 4ply can be found here
Miss Havisham – Printed Pattern
This is a Printed Pattern
I can imagine Charles Dickens’ Miss Havisham wearing these mittens. In her faded and tattered finery, the heart motif is taken from a fire surround at the Watts Gallery, the home of G F Watts a contemporary of Dickens and just as famous in his time.
The pattern is one size – to fit hand circumference: 18-20cm / (7-8in)
Tension: One repeat of the heart pattern measures 9.5cm/3¾in in length 7cm/2¾in at its widest point.
Yarn – approx 50g of Ainsworth & Prin Classic Sock available here
Novelty buttons
Novelty buttons for children’s knitwear or for when you just fancy something a little bit whimsical for yourself. Machine washable.
Pip Pip Socks
This is for a Printed Pattern
A top down sock with an easy slip stitch pattern separated by increasing rounds of stocking stitch. The pattern is carried on down the heel flap and repeated once more on the toe. After shaping the toe, stitches are grafted together.
Size: Three sizes:
Actual circumference of sock after blocking: 17(19: 21)cm / 6¾ (7½: 8¼)in
Choose a size abut 10% smaller in circumference than the intended wearers leg or foot for best fit.
Tension: 34 sts and 50 rounds to 10cm / 4″ worked over Stocking Stitch using 2.25mm / US 1 needles, measured after blocking. You may need larger or smaller needles to match tension.
The socks were designed with a fingering weight Ainsworth & Prin Sock Set with two contrast colours.
Yarn: Ainsworth & Prin Classic Sock (80% Superwash Merino, 20% Nylon; 365m per 100g skein) which can be found here
