Knit a jumper for a lamb!

Our lamb jumper knitting pattern has been a big hit with

Woman’s Day readers across the nation. Have a go with our updated version and do your bit to help Aussie farmers. The jumper is knitted all in one. Use ONLY 8 ply acrylic yarn (pure wool not suitable for conditions). One ball should give you two jumpers. AS A TENSION GUIDE • Size 5mm needles (tight knitters) • Size 4.5mm needles (loose knitter) TO MAKE THE BACK Cast on 44 stitches, work 18 rows in K2, P2 rib. Work 30 rows in stocking stitch. TO SHAPE SLEEVES Cast on 12 stitches at beginning of next two rows, at the th same time ti change h to t rib ib stitch for 22 more rows. SHAPE NECK First row rib 21, cast off 26 stitches, rib 21. Next row rib 21, cast on 26 stitches, rib 21. TO MAKE THE FRONT Work 22 rows in K2, P2 rib. Cast off 12 stitches at the beginning of next 2 rows. Work 30 rows in stocking stitch. For girl lambs, work 18 rows K2, P2 rib. For boy lambs, work 6 rows K2, P2 rib. Cast off. Sew side seams to finish. Front is 12 rows shorter for boy lambs so they don’t wet them!