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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 drop shoulders.
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, and Snug 8 ply Celeste.
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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.