Core Sweater Kit (Purl Foundry) with Merino Magic 10 Ply

Cosy, versatile, and ready to knit — this complete kit includes everything you need to create the Core Sweater, a beautifully relaxed turtleneck with set-in sleeves and split cuffs. Perfect for knitters ready to level up with top-down construction and customisable fit.

Why You'll Love It:

- Complete kit with silky-soft 100% merino wool (Heirloom Merino Magic 10 Ply) and printed Core Sweater pattern
- Designed for 15–40cm positive ease — wear it snug and structured or loose and cosy
- Top-down seamless construction with set-in sleeves — satisfying to knit and beautifully finished
- Australian-made merino that's gentle on skin, easy-care (hand or machine washable), and perfect year-round
- Locally stocked and shipped from Rangiora,

The Core Sweater is one of those knits that just works. It starts at the back, works each front to match, then picks 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. Your kit includes the exact amount of Heirloom Merino Magic 10 Ply needed for your chosen size plus the full printed pattern with clear instructions.

Sizes & 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 35cm / 13.75" ease by one model and 40cm / 16" ease by the other

Yarn Requirements (Heirloom Merino Magic 10 Ply, 50g / 85m per ball):
Metres needed: 1000 (1085, 1175) (1260, 1320) (1415, 1470) m
Yards needed: 1090 (1185, 1285) (1375, 1450) (1545, 1610) yds

Needles:
• 5mm (US 8) circular needle with 80cm cord
• 3.75mm (US 5) circular needle with 80cm cord
• Sleeves and neckline use magic loop (or use shorter cords/DPNs if preferred)

Gauge:
17 sts x 25 rows = 10cm x 10cm in stockinette stitch
Too many stitches? Go up a needle size. Too few? Go down.

Yarn Details:
100% Australian merino wool, 50g / 85m per ball, 5mm needles, 18 sts x 25 rows = 10cm. Hand or machine washable.

Note: This kit includes a printed pattern — a physical copy will be sent to you.