Newbiggin Gansey by Gayle Crowther

Newbiggin Gansey

Knitting
Aran (8 wpi) ?
17 stitches and 23 rows = 4 inches
in diamond pattern
US 5 - 3.75 mm
US 7 - 4.5 mm
42-46
English

One size to fit chest 42-46 inches
Actual chest size: 49.5 inches
Length to back neck: 26.75in
Sleeve seam: 19.75in

The actual directions call for 14 x 2oz hanks of Brora Softspun yarn by Jamieson and Smith which is discontinued. Shetland Aran (98yds per 50g ball) is a reasonable substitute.