Touch of Gansey by Pat Menchini

Touch of Gansey

Knitting
December 2017
King Cole Authentic Cotton Mix Chunky
Bulky (7 wpi) ?
16 stitches and 20 rows = 4 inches
in measured over main pattern using 6 mm needles
US 8 - 5.0 mm
US 10 - 6.0 mm
984 - 1640 yards (900 - 1500 m)
To fit chest: 36-38 (40-42, 44-46, 48-50, 52-54, 56-58) inches
English
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A good looking gansey style sweater for men and women.
Alternating broken rib bands gives lovely texture on the main part of the body and sleeves.
A combination of a simple 2 stitch sloping cable, framed at the top and bottom with purl stitch ridges, on the border and yoke adds to the interest.
The main part of the yoke uses twisted stitches and alternating purl and knit ridges.

Actual chest:
40 (44: 48: 52: 56: 60) in
Length from shoulder:
26 (26½: 27: 27½: 28: 28½) in
Sleeve seam:
(18½ in)

Yarn used:
King Cole Authentic Cotton Mix Chunky
6 (7: 8: 9: 9: 10) 100g balls in shade Oregano

Suggested alternative yarns - King Cole Chunky Tweed or King Cole Big Value Popular Chunky - both have some lovely neutral shades as well as stronger colours.