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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A longline cardigan with plush garter-stitch band - just what you need for Winter days and Summer nights!
Knit flat in pieces from the bottom up. Set-in sleeves. Front bands are picked up and knit flat on circular needle after seaming.
Shown in Whisper 8 ply. Most Bendigo Woollen Mills 8 ply yarns like Rustic Tweed 8 ply, Classic 8 ply or Luxury 8 ply would suit this pattern. (Equivalent yarns: DK or Light Worsted).
22 sts and 30 rows to 10cm over stocking stitch using 4.00mm needles. How to check and adjust your tension.
1 each of 3.25mm and 4.00mm circular knitting needles (120cm long) for body and band, 1 each of 3.25mm and 4.00mm circular knitting needles (40cm long) or a set of 3.25mm and 4.00mm double-pointed needles (DPN’s) forsleeves or size needles to give correct tension, stitch markers.
2 out of 5 sheep. About Difficulty Ratings
Make 1 increases, picking up stitches, knitting in the round (sleeves).
| Size | XS | S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL | 4XL | |
| To Fit Chest | cm | 80 | 90 | 100 | 110 | 120 | 130 | 140 | 150 |
| Finished chest size | cm | 90 | 100 | 110 | 120 | 130 | 140 | 150 | 160 |
| Body Length |
cm | 65 | 66 | 67 | 68 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 |
| Sleeve Length |
cm | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 |
| Yarn Requirements | x 200g balls Whisper 8 ply | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 |
Sample shown in Whisper 8 ply Imperial Purple.
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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.