This pattern was included as a giveaway in packets of Twisties in Australia in the 1980s. An ad featuring a knitter making the jumper straight from a sheep appeared as part of the ‘Life’s pretty straight without Twisties’ advertising campaign.

Yarn requirements:

• Main colour (yellow): 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 balls
• 1st contrast colour (red): 1, 1, 1, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2 balls
• 2nd contrast colour (white): 1 ball for every size

Totem is a cable construction smooth 8ply or DK weight wool. You can substitute any similar weight that knits to the same tension/gauge and is suitable for an intarsia jumper. (Check the Totem 8ply listing here on Ravelry for weight and yardage.)

Alternatively, you could use the chart with the jumper pattern and gauge of your choice by doing some swatching and calculations.

How to get a copy of the pattern: Contact Smith’s or see comments section of this page here on Rav.

• Patons Totem Merino 8 ply is still in production, according to Patons Australia, recommended shades are Red Glow (4419), Yellow (4413) and Igloo (4427). *