Rippon Lea House and Gardens is one of Australia's finest grand suburban estates and the first to achieve National Heritage Listing, recognising its unique significance. Located only 20 minutes from Melbourne's city centre, the historic mansion is situated within a vast garden of sweeping lawns that cover more than 14 acres and feature a windmill, lookout tower, heritage orchard, lake, waterfall, fernery and more. The gardens are stunning and one of my favourite places to be on a sunny Melbourne afternoon. Yarn: 2 colours of super bulky yarn. MC - 50g CC -35g I used Debbie Bliss Paloma in Purple 42014 and Mallard 42022. I recommend using an equally luxurious yarn for maximum warmth. Tools: 7mm or needles to get close to gauge. Use DPNs or circulars as per your preference Gauge: 14.5sts over 4in. Row gauge not as important.
Using MC and a stretchy technique cast on 78 stitches and join to work in round. Row 1: Purl all Row 2: Knit all Row 3: Purl all Rows 4-29: Work chart. Row 30: Using MC knit all Row 31: Purl all Row 32: Knit all Row 33: Purl all Bind off using a stretchy technique. Finish: Weave in all ends and block. Show off: Wear with your favourite coat while playing in the snow or wrap in stunning paper and send to your best friend as the perfect cold weather gift.
Top Tip: twist your yarn every 3-5 stitches to avoid overly long floats.
