Gansey Ropes & Ladders by Pat Menchini

Gansey Ropes & Ladders

Knitting
April 2025
DK (11 wpi) ?
22 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
in measured over st-st using 4 mm needles
US 2½ - 3.0 mm
US 3 - 3.25 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
1230 - 1722 yards (1125 - 1575 m)
To fit sizes: 34-36, 38-40, 42-44, 46-48, 50-52, 54-56 inches
English
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A charming design inspired by the ever-popular Gansey sweater, this piece offers beautiful texture without the need for cabling. Traditional “ladder” motifs are featured on the yoke and sleeve tops, while the upper yoke showcases a rope-effect pattern created using twisted stitches. These two striking stitch patterns are separated by garter stitch ridges, adding structure and visual interest to the overall design. The main body and sleeves are worked in classic stocking stitch, with moss stitch borders and a single ridge along each side to provide a clean, balanced finish. The main body is worked bottom up, and the sleeves are worked top down. Full written instructions are provided.

To fit bust:
86-91 (97-102, 107-112, 117-122, 127-132, 137-142) cm
34-36 (38-40, 42-44, 46-48, 50-52, 54-56) ins
Actual bust:
104 (115, 126, 135, 146, 157) cm
41 (45¼, 49½, 53, 57½, 61¾) ins
Length to shoulder:
58 (60, 60, 61, 62, 63) cm
23 (23½, 23½, 24, 24½, 25) ins
Sleeve length, (adjustable):
All sizes 45 cm, 17¾ ins

West Yorkshire Spinners ColourLab DK (225 metres/245 yards per 100g ball)
5 (6, 6, 6, 7, 7) x 100g balls in shade Coral Crush 361