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Each kit is unique, individually handcrafted, one-of-a-kind and ultimately very beautiful.

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$124.95

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Each Island Embrace Kit contains:

Slubby Blue: 100% BFL Wool; 250g/8.8oz

Curly Locks: 78% Kid, 13% Wool, 9% Nylon; 250g/8.8oz

Baby Alpaca: 50% Baby Alpaca, 50% Wool; 250g/8.8oz

Finished Size: approx. 60"x40"

Download the FREE pattern from www.catbordhi.com here.

Suggested needle size: 12mm /US 17

Need needles? We have them here.

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Cat's beautiful blanket, designed to comfort a member of her island's knitting community, was originally made with Fleece Artist's Splendid Sofa kit. When that kit had to be discontinued due to the inavailability of one of its yarns, the Island Embrace tradition continued, but without that "perfect kit." Kathryn Thomas of Fleece Artist spotted the perfect substitute for the original Slubby - this time in a lustrous Blue Face Leicester wool that just begs to be carressed: enter Slubby Blue and the return of the Island Embrace Blanket! Whether you enfold a friend or yourself, this blanket is packed with all the goodness that Cat's design and Fleece Artist's color and fibers can bring. Just add your own love and knitting.

When you get Cat's pattern you'll also notice that this kit has no Rapunzel, another yarn that was later discontinued by the mill. Substitute Curly Locks for that one and cast on into the land of loving thoughts and joyous knitting.