Knit a cosy turtleneck jumper with 100% New Zealand fibre — this kit pairs Purl Foundry's beautifully designed Core Sweater pattern with Outlaw Yarn's Rebel Worsted, a soft, strong merino blend spun right here in Aotearoa. Features a classic turtleneck, split sleeve cuffs, and a relaxed fit you'll reach for again and again.
Why You'll Love This Kit:
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NZ-designed pattern meets NZ-made yarn — an incredible opportunity to knit a Purl Foundry design with fully NZ worsted wool
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Classic turtleneck with split cuffs — cosy, timeless details that make this jumper special
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Printed pattern included — clear, easy-to-follow instructions (needles not included)
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Rebel Worsted: 80% NZ Merino, 20% NZ Halfbred — soft, warm, and durable with beautiful stitch definition
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Versatile fit — designed for 15–40 cm of positive ease, so you can knit it snug or loose and cosy
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Top-down, seamless construction — satisfying to knit with set-in sleeves
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Small-batch yarn — if we're sold out of a colour you want, send us a message and we can order it in for you
- Locally stocked and shipped from Rangiora
This is your chance to knit something truly special — a pattern designed in New Zealand with yarn sourced, spun, and dyed right here. The Core Sweater is one of those knits that just works: a cosy turtleneck, set-in sleeves, split cuffs, and a beautifully relaxed fit. It's knit seamlessly from the top down, starting at the back, working each front to match, then picking up stitches at the shoulders to shape the sleeves. Join it all at the yoke, knit in the round to the underarms, set the body aside while you finish the sleeves, then come back to knit the body to the hem. Finish with the ribbed turtleneck and you're done.
Sizing & Fit:
Sizes: A (B, C) (D, E) (F, G)
Finished bust: 103 (113, 125) (134, 143) (155, 165) cm / 40.75 (44.5, 49) (52.75, 56.5) (61.25, 64.75)"
In the photos, Size C is worn with about 35 cm / 13.75" ease by one model and 40 cm / 16" ease by the other — gives you a good sense of how versatile the fit can be.
What's Included:
- Printed Core Sweater pattern by Purl Foundry
- Rebel Worsted yarn: 1000 (1085, 1175) (1260, 1320) (1415, 1470) metres depending on your size
What You'll Need (not included):
Needles: 5 mm (US 8) and 3.75 mm (US 5) circular needles with 80 cm cords. The sleeves and neckline use magic loop, but you can use shorter cords or DPNs if that's more your style.
Gauge: 17 sts x 25 rows = 10 cm x 10 cm in stockinette stitch on 5mm needles
Rebel Worsted is woollen spun for loft and warmth, dyed in small batches for rich, consistent colour, and comes in 100gm skeins with 250m each. The merino brings softness and comfort, while the Halfbred adds structure, memory, and beautiful depth of colour. Hand wash gently in cool water and dry flat to keep your finished jumper looking its best for years to come
