Tarndie. One Family. One Flock. Since 1840.

Rolling hills and a serene sense of home. You can almost hear the voices on the wind, softly whispering to you.

The Dennis family have been custodians of this beautiful homestead and its surrounds since 1840. They settled with a flock of merino sheep from Van Diemens land. Their ancestors then developed Australia’s first breed of sheep, the Polwarth, in 1880. The sheep is named for the country it came from.

Tarndwarncoort welcomes guests to visit this hidden gem in Victoria, Australia. Stay for a coffee near the Farmgate Shop, or for a night and truly immerse yourself in this wonderful property.

Sizes: Adjustable. Notes given on how to achieve this.
Wingspan:
Light Sample: 160cm / 63 inches wide and 23cm / 9 inches deep
Dark Sample: 140cm / 55 inches wide and 38cm / 15 inches deep.
Yarn: DK Weight / 8ply Tarndie Polwarth Yarn (100% Polwarth) 200 grams / 330m (7oz / 360 yards)
Yardage: Shown Samples: 317m (346 yards)
Needles: 5.00mm circular needles (US size 8)
(suggested: circular needles with a cable length of at least 20cm/8 inches)
Notions: 2 stitch markers, cable needle, darning needle for sewing in ends, pins/blocking wires
Gauge: 18sts and 21 rows/10cm (4 inches) on 5.00mm. Gauge is not critical for this item, however it will effect the overall size of the item, and the amount of yarn used.

Pattern notes: homestead is a shallow shawlette constructed sideways. The pattern is written for DK weight yarn, and one size. The pattern sees you casting on at one end of the shawlette working a stocking stitch body and the cable edgings together. Stitches are gently increased until desired depth is achieved. You will then stop the increases and work your knitting straight, before decreasing at the opposite end.

You will need to know how to work cables. If you do not know how to do this you may need to reference a knitting book or online tutorial. (link provided in pattern)

The pattern is both written and charted.
This pattern has been professionally Tech Edited and test knit.