This lovely gansey inspired sweater is full of interest. With 3-stitch twist mock cables worked alongside neat, vertical broken rib patterning to form the main part of the sweater. Then traditional diamond effect patterning across the yoke and sleeve tops, which are framed by reverse stocking stitch ridges. Alternating brick stitch finishes off the yoke. No cable needle required. The front and back are worked bottom up and the sleeves 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.: 35½ (39½, 43½, 47¼, 51½, 55½) ins

Length to shoulder shaping: 22 (22½, 22½, 23, 23, 23½) ins

Sleeve length (adjustable): 18 (18, 18, 19, 19, 19¼) ins

By Laxtons SheepSoft DK 100% British Wool (220 metres/240 yards per 100g skein)

5 (6, 6, 7, 7, 8) x 100g skeins in Carleton

1100 (1320, 1320, 1540, 1570, 1760) metres of yarn per size