Staple Poncho Yarn Kit PRE-ORDER

The Staple Poncho by Shelley Husband Crochet is a lovely warm hug in an easy to wear, oversized throw over garment. Wear it point down or across your body for a cropped-at-the-waist look.

The design is part of The Bendigo Project, 2026 and will be available to purchase on Saturday 28th of March 2026 here.

The Staple Poncho highlights the tactile surface of wool in granny square form, creating an accessory that celebrate the structure of wool. Inspired by the natural waviness of wool fibres, the Staple granny square design embraces this year’s Bendigo Project theme of Texture & Twist. 

Sizing and fit: Three sizes included in the pattern, and all are generous. See the photos for example:  Size 1 is the blue and Size 3 is the green. 

Finished measurements: When laid flat with points down: 
Neck Opening: 25 cm / 10 in (1), 29 cm/11.5 in (2), 33 cm/13 in (3)
Elbow to elbow: 95 cm/37.5 in (1), 101 cm/40 jn (2), 107 cm/42 in (3)
Dip to point: 63.5 cm/25 in (1), 68 cm/27 in (2), 72 cm/28.5 in (3)

The Bendigo Project is an annual event, featuring an online makealong, which begins in March with a knit and crochet pattern collection launch and ends with a meet up at the Bendigo showgrounds during the Australian Sheep and Wool Show in July.

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.

• All kits are yarn only.
• The pattern will be available for separate purchase here on 28th March.
• Kits will be dyed to order and will ship by 20th March 2026.

Yarn Base: Merino Possum Fingering (80% Merino, 20% Possum Fur, non-superwash, woollen spun, 400m/100g)

Kit Meterage: Five (5) skeins are recommended for each size. Four (4) skeins may be sufficient for Size 1 and if you crochet loosely, you may need a little more for Size 3. 

Should you wish to purchase an additional skein/s please don't hesitate to Contact Us.

MERINO POSSUM FINGERING

Weight: Sock / Fingering / 4 ply
Fibre: 80% Merino / 20% Possum Fur
Meterage:  400m / weight 100gm
Gauge: 28 sts x 36 rows to 10cm using 2.75mm - 3.25mm needles.
Characteristics: A woollen spun, non superwash yarn which is super soft, light & airy.  The possum fibre adds light brown undertone to the yarn, as well as a beautiful halo and warmth due to its excellent insulation properties.
Use: Perfect for lightweight garments and accessories.
Care: Hand wash only as this is a non superwash base. Dry flat in shade.

For further information on these yarn bases please visit our Yarn Bases Info page here.

Hand-dyed in small batches in Tasmania.

The beauty and nature of hand dyed yarn is that every skein is unique and individual. Even within the same dye batch variations between skeins can occur.

We therefore recommend alternating skeins within your projects to ensure an optimal finish and colour blending.

Please also ensure you buy enough yarn for your project at the time of purchase, as colours can vary between dye batches.

Our yarns come twisted in a skein and will need to be wound into a cake before knitting. You can do that yourself or have it done by us using our Cake Your Yarn service.

Hand wash only as this kit features non-superwash yarn.

Our hand dyed yarns have been washed to remove excess dye, however some residual dye may remain, particularly in dark and saturated colourways. 

It is recommended to gently hand wash your hand dyed projects in cold water.

Wool wash or a mild detergent may be used.

We recommend blocking and drying garments flat and not tumble drying.

Ready to Ship items will ship within 2-3 business days.

For Pre-Order or Dyed to Order items, please refer to the shipping timeframe advice as noted on the product listing above.  Any orders placed which include both ready-to-ship and pre-order items will be shipped together once the pre-order item is ready to be shipped.

We offer flat rate shipping and ship worldwide, except to the EU.

A local pick up option is also available from our Dye Studio Shop in Claude Road, Tasmania.

Shipping will be calculated at checkout.

All orders are sent with tracking using Australia Post. We offer both Parcel Post and Express Post options.

We are happy to combine shipping on orders. Please email us at hello@louieandlolayarns.com.au noting your Order Numbers and to request your shipping be combined.