Willow adds the satisfaction of classic gansey knitting to the simple, oversized shape of this pullover. The cuffs and hem are in a broken rib, keeping the sleeves and body from pulling in. An abbreviated version of the gansey motifs is worked into the sleeves at the shoulders. Worked from the bottom up, there’s a great mix of meditative knitting and subtle challenge in this soft, ultra-cozy piece.

Shown in size 48½“ / 123 cm on a 32” / 81.5 cm, 5’10” / 178 cm tall model (16½” / 42 cm positive ease)

yarn
owl / 7 (8, 10, 11, 13) (14, 16, 17, 19) skeins Rosebay 314 or Buru 310

needles
16” and 32” circulars in size US 6 / 4 mm
32” circular in size US 7 / 4.5 mm
set dpns in size US 6 / 4 mm

gauge
16 sts and 24 rnds = 4” / 10 cm in stockinette stitch with larger needles, after wet blocking
18 sts and 26 rows = 4” / 10 cm in gansey patterns with larger needles, after wet blocking

skills required
Long-tail cast on, yarnover short rows, cables, three-needle bind off (links/illustrated tutorials provided); increasing, decreasing. Charts and line-by-line instructions included.