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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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A decadent lace jumper in Alpaca 8 ply, the Laurel is one you'll love to make and to wear.
Knit flat in pieces from the bottom up with set-in sleeves.
22 stitches to 10cm over stocking stitch using 4.00mm needles. How to check and adjust your tension.
Designed for Alpaca 8 ply, taking advantage of Alpaca's drape and softness. This pattern is suitable for any of our 8 ply wool yarns like Luxury 8 ply or Classic 8 ply, but will have a different effect with less drape (Equivalent yarns: DK or Light Worsted).
1 pair each 3.25mm and 4.00mm needles, 1 circular 3.25mm needle (for working neckband) or size needles to give correct tension, 2 stitch-holders.


3 out of 5 sheep. About Difficulty Ratings
Knitting stitches from stitch-holders. Keeping pattern correct while shaping.
| To fit chest size | cm | 95 | 100 | 105 | 110 | 115 | 120 |
| Finished chest size | cm | 105 | 110 | 115 | 120 | 125 | 130 |
| Body length | cm | 63 | 64 | 64 | 65 | 65 | 66 |
| Sleeve length | cm | 41 | 43 | 43 | 44 | 44 | 45 |
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Qty x 100g balls |
6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | |
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OR: Qty x 200g balls |
8 ply yarn like Luxury 8 ply or Classic 8 ply |
3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Shown in Alpaca 8 ply Natural Cream and Obsidian Night.
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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.