This pattern is part of The Bendigo Project, 2026 and will be published on Saturday 28th of March 2026.
The theme for The Bendigo Project in 2026 is Texture & Twist, a delightful exploration of knit and crochet textured stitch patterns and cables.
The Bendigo Project Knitalong will commence on Saturday 28th of March at 7.30pm via Zoom, and will conclude with a meet up at The Australian Sheep and Wool Show, in Bendigo, Saturday July 18th 2026.
Check out our Website, where you can find more information: www.thebendigoproject.com

Other patterns in the collection:

Noosa Scarf by Vera Marcu
Mail Clad Cowl by Tess Vandekolk
Mail Clad Princess Socks by Tess Vandekolk
Crimp Cowls by Shelley Husband
Staple Poncho by Shelley Husband
Noble Jumper by Susanna Kaartinen
McKinnon Beanie by Susanna Kaartinen
Sheep Show Hat by Kath Martin
Sheep Show Mitts by Kath Martin
Sheep Show Socks DK by Kath Martin
Sheep Show Socks by Kath Martin

1 (2, 3, 4, 5)(6, 7, 8) finished chest circumference between 92cm/36.25” and 171cm/67.25”.
To be worn with 10-20cm/4-8” positive ease. Pictured in size 2 with 10cm/4” positive ease.

The Noosa cardigan is worked flat in one piece top down, starting with the back. The beautiful cabled spine is worked in the centre of the piece with short rows used for the shoulder shaping. The back piece is worked to the underarms, then front pieces are picked up from the shoulder edges. After joining the fronts and the back, the rest of the body is done in one piece, starting from the underarms.
The deep v neck and double knitted button band give this cardigan a modern look but there is an option to complete a 1/1 Rib button band.
The sleeves are also worked top down, in the round, after picking up stitches from the body edges and working a short row sleeve cap. The sleeves end in a long cuff that mirrors the main body pattern.

4 (5, 5, 5, 6)(6, 6, 7) skeins of SKYSAIL by Pirate Purl Yarns 5 ply (sport weight) - 70% Merino, 30% Belgian Linen (300 metres/328 yards per 100 grams), colour Never Say Never.

OR

10 (11, 12, 12, 13)(14, 15, 15) balls so KIWI Zealana 4 ply (fingering weight) - 40% Fine Merino, 30% Brushtail Possum, 30% Cotton (124 metres/135 yards per 40 grams), colour Beach.

OR

8 (9, 9, 10, 11)(11, 12, 13) balls of KAURI Zealana 4 ply (fingering weight) - 60% Fine Merino, 30% Brushtail Possum, 10% Mulberry Silk (153 metres/167 yards per 40 grams), colour Rata Red.

If substituting yarn, this is the approximate yardage used (with 10% safety excess):
1156 (1266, 1389, 1481, 1572)(1692, 1773, 1865)metres/1265 (1385, 1520, 1620, 1720)(1851, 1940, 2040)yards

Needles and notions
Main size needles for working the body and sleeves:
3.25mm (US 3) or size needed to obtain gauge in the following lengths:
-100cm/40” length circular needles
-DPNs or 30 cm/12” or longer circular needles for Magic Loop technique, or size to obtain gauge for working the sleeve in the round
-cable needle
Needles for button band
2.75mm (US 2) or one size smaller than main size needles:
-120cm/48” length circular needles for the picking up stitches for button band and working the 1/1 Rib band
-1 DPN for working the double knit button band

3 buttons, 15mm in diameter.
6 lockable markers and 10 ring markers, including 2 distinct markers for Cable Chart stitches

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