Gansey Spirit by Pat Menchini

Gansey Spirit

Knitting
September 2022
DK (11 wpi) ?
22 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
in over st st using 4 mm needles
US 2½ - 3.0 mm
US 3 - 3.25 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
1094 - 1422 yards (1000 - 1300 m)
To fit bust: 32-34, 36-38, 40-42, 44-46, 48-50, 52-54 inches
English
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44-46A lovely top with an intriguing mix of twist stitches and purl stitches, set against a stocking stitch background. The effect is stunning and reflects the style of a fishermans gansey sweater. A generous fitting design with extended shoulders which form short sleeves. The scooped neck is very flattering and leaves room to wear it over a shirt or fine knit top, as well as on its own. For a more pocket friendly yarn you could try King Cole Bamboo Cotton or Majestic DK. Worked bottom up and with full written instructions.

To fit bust:
81-86 (91-97: 102-107: 112-117: 122-127: 132-137) cm
32-34 (36-38: 40-42: 44-46: 48-50: 52-54) in

Actual bust, approx.:
97 (107: 117: 127: 137: 147) cm
38 (42: 46: 50: 54: 58) in

Length to shoulder shaping:
56 (57: 57: 58: 58: 60) cm
22 (22½: 22½: 23: 23: 23½) in

KC Mulberry Soft DK (100 metres/109 yards per 50g skein)
10 (10: 11: 12: 12: 13) x 50g skeins in shade Spruce 6058