Gansey Echoes by Pat Menchini

Gansey Echoes

Knitting
September 2020
Aran (8 wpi) ?
18 stitches and 25 rows = 4 inches
in measured over st-st using 5 mm needles
US 6 - 4.0 mm
US 7 - 4.5 mm
US 8 - 5.0 mm
1095 - 1314 yards (1001 - 1202 m)
To fit chest: 30-32 (34-36, 38-40, 42-44, 46-48, 50-52) inches
English
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Traditional stitchery is the basis of this beautiful design, reflecting elements of the gansey sweaters of the North East coast of England.
A simple shape and very versatile to wear, means this sweater is suitable for both men and women, with optional side slits.
The main body is worked bottom up with the sleeves worked top down.

Full written instructions given.

To fit chest:
30-32 (34-36, 38-40, 42-44, 46-48, 50-52) ins
Actual chest, approx.:
35 (38, 43, 47, 50¾, 54¾) ins
Length to shoulder shaping:
23 (23¼, 23½, 24, 24, 24½) ins
Sleeve length (adjustable):
17 (17½, 17½, 17¾, 18, 18) ins

King Cole Fashion Aran
5 (5, 5, 6, 6, 6) 100g balls in shade Wedgewood