Natural Fibres
We specialise in natural fibre yarns, sourcing wool from Australian sheep.
Made in Australia
We design & manufacture the majority of our yarns in Bendigo, Australia.
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A cropped cardigan perfect for a light extra layer in the wamer months. The Nellie Crop uses Cotton 4 ply for a sleek extra layer that would pair perfectly with a lacy tank, fitted dress or just with your favourite jeans and tee.
We have named these patterns for inspiring Australian women.
Knit in pieces from the bottom up, with front band knitted at the same time as garment.
28 sts and 36 rows to 10cm over stocking stitch using 3.00mm needles.
This pattern is designed for Cotton 4 ply. Any of our 4 ply yarns could be used with this pattern but will give a different result.
1 pair each 2.25mm and 3.00mm knitting needles.

2 out of 5 sheep. About Difficulty Ratings
Slipping stitches, passing slipped stitches over, knitting two together, make 1.
| Age |
(years) | 3-4 | 4-6 | 6-8 | 8-10 | 10-12 | |||||||
| To Fit Chest | cm | 52 | 55 | 60 | 65 | 70 | 75 | 80 | 90 | 100 | 110 | 120 | 130 |
| Finished chest size | cm | 57 | 61 | 66 | 71 | 76 | 81 | 87 | 97 | 107 | 117 | 127 | 137 |
| Body Length | cm | 24 | 26 | 29 | 32 | 35 | 38 | 42 | 43 | 44 | 45 | 46 | 47 |
| Sleeve Length | cm | 8 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
| Yarn requirements | x 200g balls Cotton 4 ply | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
Knitted samples pictured in: Cotton 4 ply Pretty Pink and Blue Ice. Shown with Stella Tank.
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We specialise in natural fibre yarns, sourcing wool from Australian sheep.
We design & manufacture the majority of our yarns in Bendigo, Australia.
We've been helping you Craft Joy for over 40 years.