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Peerie Diamonds Gansey
This Gansey features horizontal bands of garter stitch and peerie (small) diamonds. It’s inspired by traditional Ganseys worn by fishing communities across the UK and beyond. It’s knitted in our 5 ply worsted spun yarn, made from 100% Shetland wool and ideal for all kinds of classic knitwear.
DESIGN NOTES
The jumper is knit in the round until the underarm with underarm gussets; you then work back and forth, knitting the back and front separately. The shoulders are cast off together and stitches are picked up for the sleeve and worked downwards in the round. The neck is picked up and knit in the round
SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4, 5)
To fit chest circumference:
34-36 (38-40, 42-44, 46-48, 50-52) in / 86.5-91.5 (96.5-101.5, 106.5-112, 117-121, 127-132) cm
Actual chest circumference: 42.5 (46, 50.5, 54, 58.5) in / 108 (117, 128.5,137, 148.5) cm
For more sizing information see schematic and table.
YARN
Jamieson & Smith 5ply Shetland
(100% Real Shetland Wool; 115m/125yds, 50g)
Shown in Mustard, in size 2.
11 (12, 13, 14, 16) x 50g balls or Approx. 550 (600, 650, 700, 800)
grams
NEEDLES & NOTIONS
2.25mm needles for rib, either DPNs or circular
2.75mm needles, either DPNs or circular
Stitch markers
Cable needle
Stitch holders
Tapestry Needle
TENSION
26 sts and 36 rows or rounds to 4in/10cm on 2.75mm needles over st st, washed and blocked.
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