Contemplation II Cowl Knitting Kit by Chroma Nima

The Contemplation II Cowl Knitting Kit by Chroma Nima. The Contemplation II Cowl is created with a simple, repetitive lace pattern, knitted in the round. It's the perfect light accessory. The traceable and organic cashmere yarn is hand-dyed by Vicky with a drop of GOTS-certified natural indigo/cochineal dye, making each skein an individual piece of art, as the dye travels through the yarn on its own journey. Absolutely stunning.

Knitted on 3mm needles using just yarn overs and decreases, this is a perfect introduction to lace knitting. 

Blocked dimensions: width 33 cm / 13 inches, length 50 cm / 19.75 inches.

Unblocked dimensions: width 26 cm / 10.25 inches, length 43 cm / 17 inches.

Each Contemplation II Cowl Knitting Kit by Chroma Nima contains carefully sourced, eco-friendly materials like 50 g of hand-dyed, traceable cashmere yarn, supporting sustainable craftsmanship and your commitment to eco-conscious fashion.

• Each skein is a unique piece of art, hand-dyed with a drop of GOTS-certified indigo or cochineal dye, inspiring admiration for the craftsmanship behind every yarn.
• The Contemplation Cowl printed pattern.

Block or unblock, or enjoy unblocked until you need to wash, then block.

colourways:

Indigo spot: mostly white yarn with an occasional indigo spot

cochineal spot: a spot of pink, lovely summery feel

What does Sustainability mean to Vicky, the creator behind Chroma Nima

You can buy sustainable, traceable cashmere from Chroma Nima, where every step of the way care has been taken to honour the fibre, the animals that grew it, and the people that spun it. Certifications like the Good Cashmere Standard and SFA verify these ethical practices, giving you confidence in the product's sustainability. 

Vicky's cashmere yarn is verified through reputable certifications, providing reassurance and confidence in its sustainability and traceability for eco-conscious buyers.

These are the certifications Vicky's cashmere holds, which ensure responsible farming, animal welfare, and environmental protection and align with your values for sustainable fashion.

Good Cashmere Standard: a certification which stands for sustainably sourced cashmere from farms where goats are treated responsibly, the environment is protected, and the social, ecological and economic living conditions of cashmere farmers and their families are respected. The Good Cashmere Standard is an initiative of the Aid by Trade Foundation to create, promote and implement a benchmark standard for sustainable cashmere.

The Sustainable Fibre Alliance (SFA): a non-profit international organisation working with the extended cashmere supply chain, from herders to retailers. Their goal is to promote a global sustainability standard for cashmere production to preserve and restore grasslands, ensure animal welfare, and secure livelihoods.

Responsible Wool Standard (RWS): This certification ensures that the wool comes from farms that use a progressive approach to land management and treat their sheep responsibly. The goals of the RWS are to provide a tool to recognise farmers' best practices and ensure wool comes from farms that uphold the highest environmental, ethical and socially responsible standards.

Control Union World Group: CU certification and Organic Standard: In accordance with the organic regulations of the United States and the European Union, animal husbandry is conducted in a natural, environmentally friendly manner. No chemical fertiliser or pesticide is used on the whole farm, and genetically modified forage is prohibited.

ISO9001 - quality management systems and best practice

ISO14001 - quality and the environment

OEKO-Tex Standard 100 (EU Trusted Textiles)

Organic 100

GOTS Organic Textile Standard

Global Recycled Standard

Five Freedoms as defined by the Animal Welfare Council:

1. Freedom from hunger and thirst

2. Freedom from injury and disease

3. Freedom of comfortable living

4. Freedom to express nature

5. Freedom from fear or pain