Natural Fibres
We specialise in natural fibre yarns, sourcing wool from Australian sheep.
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We design & manufacture the majority of our yarns in Bendigo, Australia.
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This flattering and easy-to-wear pattern feels amazing and looks sublime in an 8 ply yarn with a soft drape.
Knit from bottom up in pieces, armhole bands added at end.
22 sts (slightly stretched) and 30 rows to 10cm over pattern using 3.75mm needles.
This pattern is written for Cotton 8 ply. It works well in any 8 ply yarn with a soft drape.
1 pair 3.75mm needles or size needles to give correct tension, 2 stitch-holders.


3 out of 5 sheep
Eyelet lace pattern including yarn forward, yarn over needle, and yarn round needle. Knitting up stitches around armhole edges. Shaping while keeping eyelet pattern correct.
| To fit chest | cm | 80-85 | 90-95 | 100-105 | 110-115 | 120-125 | 130-135 | 140-145 |
| Finished chest size | cm | 95 | 100 | 110 | 120 | 130 | 140 | 150 |
| Body length | cm | 58 | 59 | 60 | 61 | 62 | 63 | 64 |
| Yarn requirements | x 200g balls Cotton 8 ply | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Sample garments shown in Cotton 8 ply Fruit Tingle and Buttercream. Close-up shown in limited-edition Dolce 8 ply Petal.
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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.