{"product_id":"benjamine-the-watervole-kit-by-cinthia-vallet","title":"Benjamine the Watervole Kit by Cinthia Vallet","description":"\u003cp\u003eMeet Benjamine, a little seaside adventurer with a love for misty mornings, gentle waves and cosy raincoats! Designed by Cinthia Vallet for The Annual (Issue Five) from John Arbon Textiles, Benjamine is a charming knitted character who enjoys the simple pleasures of summer by the sea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom sailing on the waves to sheltering in a little beach hut, Benjamine is ready for all sorts of adventures. Her sweet character and tiny knitted clothes make her a delightful project for anyone who loves bringing knitted creatures to life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's included in the kit?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis kit brings Benjamine to life using the beautiful \u003cstrong\u003eJohn Arbon Textiles Exmoor Sock 4ply\u003c\/strong\u003e, a lovely yarn for creating her little body and wardrobe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe kit includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × 50g skein of Exmoor Sock 4ply in \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/flockandfriends.com\/products\/exmoor-sock-bibble-bug-woodlouse\"\u003eBibble Bug\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e(body)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × 50g skein of Exmoor Sock 4ply in \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/flockandfriends.com\/products\/exmoor-sock-fairy-thimble\" title=\"Fairy Thimble\"\u003eFairy Thimble\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e(muzzle and end of paws)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × 50g skein of Exmoor Sock 4ply in \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/flockandfriends.com\/products\/exmoor-sock-peggles-berries\" title=\"Peggles\"\u003ePeggles\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e(swimsuit)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × 50g skein of Exmoor Sock 4ply in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/flockandfriends.com\/products\/exmoor-sock-mizzle-undyed-light-rain\" title=\"Mizzle\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMizzle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e (swimsuit)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × 50g skein of Exmoor Sock 4ply in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/flockandfriends.com\/products\/exmoor-sock-drumble-bumblebee\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrumble\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e (raincoat)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA little extra knitting fun:\u003c\/strong\u003e The yarn included in this kit is also enough to knit Little Mo, Benjamine's little brother, who wears the brown gilet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA little note about the colours\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis kit features our \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eown selection\u003c\/span\u003e of John Arbon shades\u003c\/strong\u003e, chosen to create a lovely version of Benjamine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original kit uses Exmoor Sock 4ply for Little Mo, Benjamine's little brother (the one with the brown gilet). Cinthia and I have chosen to use this beautiful yarn for Benjamine instead, with a few thoughtful colour changes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBibble Bug\u003c\/strong\u003e replaces Drizzle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExmoor Sock 4ply in Fairy Thimble \u003c\/strong\u003ereplaces Knit by Numbers 4ply, KBN120.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrumble\u003c\/strong\u003e replaces Fuzzpig, as it is a closer match for the colour of Benjamine's raincoat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHurdy and Mizzle\u003c\/strong\u003e are the shades used in the darker swimsuit (the one Little Mo is wearing). We replaced Hurdy with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/flockandfriends.com\/products\/exmoor-sock-peggles-berries\"\u003ePeggles\u003c\/a\u003e to have a brighter red swimsuit closer to what Benjamine is wearing, but kept Mizzle as the contrasting colour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese substitutions bring together a harmonious palette of Exmoor Sock colours while giving Benjamine her own special look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePattern information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBenjamine is designed by Cinthia Vallet for \u003cem\u003eThe Annual, Issue Five\u003c\/em\u003e. This special-edition kit has been put together especially for knitfest, with the kind permission of Cinthia Vallet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e The knitting pattern is not included in this kit. You will need your own copy of The Annual, Issue Five to make Benjamine. You can buy a digital copy on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jarbon.com\/products\/the-annual-issue-five-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eJohn Arbon Textiles' website\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ravelry.com\/patterns\/sources\/the-annual-by-john-arbon-textiles-issue-five\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRavelry\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eButtons, embroidery thread and safety eyes are also not included and will need to be sourced separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGather your needles, settle in with your yarn and enjoy knitting this little seaside friend and her charming wardrobe!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhoto credit:\u003c\/strong\u003e All pattern and yarn photographs are courtesy of John Arbon Textiles.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Arbon Textiles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58965775352191,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0934\/9319\/9231\/files\/Benjamine-_1.jpg?v=1793015958","url":"https:\/\/flockandfriends.com\/products\/benjamine-the-watervole-kit-by-cinthia-vallet","provider":"Flock \u0026 Friends","version":"1.0","type":"link"}