A decadent lace jumper in Alpaca 8 ply, the Laurel is one you'll love to make and to wear.
Construction
Knit flat in pieces from the bottom up with set-in sleeves.
Tension
22 stitches to 10cm over stocking stitch using 4.00mm needles. How to check and adjust your tension.
Suitable Yarns
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).
Accessories
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.
Difficulty Level (1 easy - 5 challenging)


3 out of 5 sheep. About Difficulty Ratings
Techniques you'll be employing
Knitting stitches from stitch-holders. Keeping pattern correct while shaping.
Fit & Related Yarn Requirements
| 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 |
|
Qty x 100g balls
|
Alpaca 8 ply
|
6 |
7 |
7 |
7 |
7 |
8 |
|
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.