A gansey is a bit like a sonnet. A sonnet follows a strict rhyme scheme and specific structure yet is an endless canvas for creativity of language and meaning. A gansey follows a standard layout of patterns and construction, yet it provides a home for creative motif selection and combination of details such as gusset design, faux seam choice, neckline treatment, and more. I enjoyed the restrictions and design possibilities when I designed and knit my first gansey out of Green Mountain Spinnery Sylvan Spirit over a decade ago. Finally, a decade later, I’ve graded my design for more sizes and prepared a slightly revised design for publication. I hope you will enjoy many winters of wearing your own Sylvan Gansey.

Finished Measurements
Chest: 33.5 (37.5, 41.5, 45.5) 49.5, 53.5, 57.5”
Length: 21 (22.5, 24, 24) 24.5, 25, 26.5”

Materials
Green Mountain Spinnery SYLVAN SPIRIT (180yds/165m, 58g/2oz, 50% Fine American Wool, 50%
Tencel): 9 (10, 11, 12) 13, 13, 14 skeins Sterling
Size 3 (3.25mm) circular needle or one size smaller than gauge needle
Size 4 (3.5mm) circular needle or size needed to obtain gauge
Locking stitch markers
Waste yarn or stitch holders
Tapestry needle

Errata: The chart for the shoulder saddle has two stitches misplaced in the 2nd row. The cable twist on the left side somehow jumped a bit to the right - it should line up with the other twists on the left.