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Gugulethu is a timeless button-down shirt inspired by the refined elegance of luxury cashmere shirts. Designed with intricate details like double-knitted cuffs, collar and shoulder seams, this piece is all about sophistication and craftsmanship. Knit in a 100% baby yak lace held double, it has amazing softness and drape. If you prefer a single-strand option, the pattern works well with DK weight yarn in animal fibres, plant-based fibres or wool blends – giving you the freedom to tailor it to your style.

Note: The collar is currently 1.5” (4cm) shorter than intended, as I ran out of yarn (not available locally) before completing it. This makes it stand up rather than lie flat. I’ll be extending the collar as soon as possible to achieve the final intended look.

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Materials:
5 (6, 7, 7, 8, 8, 9, 10, 10, 11, 12, 12) 50g Skeins Myak Baby Yak Lace, 100% Baby Yak approx. (347 m/380 yards) Colour – Oatmeal
1890 (2090, 2325, 2565, 2780, 3015, 3235, 3455, 3690, 3945, 4180, 4420) yards
1730 (1910, 2125, 2340, 2540, 2755, 2955, 3155, 3370, 3600, 3820, 4035) meters

US 6 (4.0 mm) 32”/ 80cm circular needle in size needed to obtain gauge.
Size B (for Collar & Cuffs)
US 3 (3.25 mm)24”/ 60 cm circular needle in size needed to obtain gauge.
Yarn needle
2 stitch holders/scrap yarn
10 buttons (1cm wide)
Gauge: 24 sts and 28 rows in stockinette = 4” (10cm) after blocking
Finished Size: Sample has a 47”/119.5 cm bust circumference and modelled on a 41”/104cm bust. Recommended ease is 2 – 6” (5 – 15 cm). See last photo for detailed sizing.