AVFKW x Thea Colman - Peach Bourbon Tea Cardigan Bundle

Peach Bourbon Tea is Thea Colman's newest design and is knit out of Verb's Flock and Frond yarns. This is the quintessential Fall cardigan; cozy cables coupled with warm hues of red and copper. Thea's version is knit out of Flock Lucky Penny Whorl and Frond Candied Apple. 

(Candied Apple is our Fall 2025 Anniversary color! It is first available as part of the Peach Bourbon Tea Bundle and will continue to roll out over the course of the next month.)

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Peach Bourbon Tea is worked flat in one piece to armholes. The upper body is separated into fronts and back and worked upwards separately to shoulders. Once the upper body is seamed at shoulders, the button band and collar stitches are picked up along front edges and worked flat. Sleeve stitches are picked up around armhole openings and worked to cuff in the round. If you would like to modify the pattern, Thea gives tips and tricks.

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Our palette for Peach Bourbon Tea is inspired by a the stunning kernels of a corn cob harvested from our garden. 

These colors have been dyed on the Sunflower Seed Flock yarn. When this yarn is milled, every so often, as the white yarn passes through the machine, the mill adds a wisp of brown wool. So when this yarn is knit, you can expect a gradient and striping resembling the natural lines found along the surface of a sunflower seed's shell.

All of the colorways in these bundles end with the word Whorl; which means they have been dyed on Sunflower Seed and the natural ebb and flow of that brown wisp of yarn will meander throughout the stitch pattern and the sweater. 

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Flock is held with Frond, our fluffy and strong silk-mohair yarn. These two yarns held together make an absolutely divine fabric that is lofty with a touch of shine. 

If you are coming to Woolen Affair, you can see the sample in person. And we will have lots of Flock and Frond to choose from! 

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FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Finished Chest (buttoned): 38.5 (42.5, 46.5, 50.5, 54.5) (58.5, 62.5, 66.5)"

Recommended positive ease is 3-4".

GAUGE
26 sts and 32 rows = 4” / 10 cm square in combined cable pattern on largest needles

THIS BUNDLE INCLUDES:
+ Flock by A Verb for Keeping Warm, 100% U.S. Rambouillet wool; 290 yds [265 m] per 50g skein - 5 (5, 6, 6, 7) (7, 7, 8) skeins
+ Frond by A Verb for Keeping Warm, 72% Kid Mohair / 28% Silk; 459 yds [420 m] per 50g skein - 3 (4, 4, 4, 4) (5, 5, 5) skeins

(If you would prefer to have a solid colored sweater, shop our full palette of Flock here and choose any colorway that does NOT include Marble or Whorl in the title. Examples include Red Pear, Passionflower, Succulent, Meringue, and Mist. And then choose your favorite color of Frond.)

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Additional necessary and recommended tools:

KNITTING NEEDLES
+ US 6 / 4 mm (or size needed to obtain gauge) circular needle for body, button band, and collar
+ US 5 / 3.5 mm (or size needed to obtain gauge) circular needle for hems, cuffs, and top of collar

Use any preferred method for small circumferences when working sleeves and cuffs in the round.

TOOLS
+ Cable needle 
+ Stitch markers
+ Stitch holders
+ Tapestry needle
+ Row counter (optional)
+ 6 (6, 6, 6, 7)(7, 7, 7, 7) 1" [2.5cm] buttons 
+ Thread and needle to attach buttons

PATTERN
This bundle does NOT include the pattern. Please purchase the pattern directly from Thea on Ravelry.

CROCKING
When working with yarn dyed with indigo and with medium to dark shades of natural dyes (especially on slick fibers like mohair), it is common and natural for the dye to rub off on one’s hands while making. This is called crocking. Although the goods have been washed, it takes pressured contact to release the extra dye. Your handwork is part of the dyeing process. The dye can be removed with hot water and soap. From working closely with dyed materials through the making process, typically, the excess dye has been removed, and the crocking will cease.

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ALWAYS use pH-neutral soap when blocking and washing natural dyes.

Please note the fiber content of the material you are working with, and follow the applicable instructions: 

Cotton or linen - Machine washable on cool cycle. Lay flat to dry.

Superwash Wool - Machine washable on cool cycle, though hand wash recommended. Lay flat to dry.

Wool and Wool blends - Handwash only in lukewarm water. Lay flat to dry.

Yarn that has been pre-ordered and / or purchased can be exchanged within 45 days from when we contact you to pick it up (for curbside pickup) or from the day that we ship it for store credit only (less any shipping costs) as long as it is in its original condition (ball band in place). After this time period, yarn can no longer be returned for store credit. We do not refund original or return shipping costs. Please read our full policy here.

Packages ship Tuesday through Saturday via USPS. Once shipped, you will receive a confirmation email and tracking number. Please use the tracking number provided and contact the shipping carrier directly with any questions about transit and delivery. 

Please select the insured option at checkout to ensure compensation for a lost package. Once the package has been picked up by the shipping carrier, we are not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged packages. We do not offer refunds or credits for lost or stolen packages.

If you select an insured option and need to file a claim with USPS, we will provide you with the documentation needed to complete your claim. Packages are insured for the order total. If your package is stolen, please contact your credit card company to receive any possible compensation. 

Please note: If you choose the 5 business day option, we will ship your package within 5 business days of receiving your order. If you would like us to ship your package sooner, please choose the 3 or 4 business day option.

US orders $149 pre-tax and above:
Free - 5 business days, uninsured
$5 - 4 business days, insured
$12 - 3 business days, insured

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$12 - 4 business days, insured*
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*USPS automatically includes insurance up to $100 for all shipments.

Canada: $28**
International: $35**

**For packages weighing 2 pounds plus, there will be additional shipping charges. Please contact us for a quote.

International Orders
All packages shipped outside of the U.S. are shipped using GlobalPost via USPS. We are not responsible for packages which are held in customs or lost. International orders may incur customs fees. We are not responsible for fees you may incur. We cannot mark packages as gifts or enter a lower value amount on customs forms. At this time, we are unable to ship to the United Kingdom due to the complicated VAT situation. 

Curbside Pick-Up
To pick up your order at our shop, when checking out, under shipping method, choose Pick up at our Oakland store - 6328 San Pablo Ave.

You will receive an email when your order is ready. Orders placed Tuesday-Saturday are typically ready within 24 hours. To pick up your order, come to the shop between 11am - 3pm, Tuesday-Saturday. Knock on the front door and give us your name. 

Pre-orders
Pre-orders will ship on the date listed on the product’s webpage. If you ordered additional items, all items will be shipped with your pre-order. If you would like those items shipped separately, please place two separate orders.