Gloucester Gansey combines classic elements like traditional patterning and drop-shoulder sleeves for the typical “gansey look” with a contemporary, loose fit. This seamless pullover is a forgiving sweater to wear with a split high/low hem, and deeply shaped shoulders for a tapered drop at the upper arms. It accompanies the “Designing Ganseys” article in this issue of Cast On.

Skill Intermediate
Sizes
Women’s XS (S, M, L) XL, 2X, 3X, 4X Shown in Size S (42”)

Finished Measurements
Chest circumference: 38 (42, 46, 50) 54, 58, 62, 66”
Intended to be worn with 8-10” positive ease

Yarn
Berroco LANAS (219yds/200m, 3.5oz/100g, 100% wool): 6 (7, 7, 8) 9, 10, 10, 11 skeins Raspberry #95131

Total yarn needed: 1154 (1262, 1440, 1583) 1737, 1927, 2057, 2202 yds/1056 (1154, 1316, 1447) 1588, 1762, 1881, 2014 m

Needles
Size 8 (5mm), circular 16”/40cm for neck, circular 24-32”/60-80 cm depending on garment size, and one set of double pointed needles (dpns) or size needed to obtain gauge

Notions
Removable stitch markers
Spare needle
Stitch markers
Tapestry needle
Waste yarn (optional)

Gauge
In St st, 19 sts & 26 rnds = 4”/10cm, blocked.
In Chart B & D, 20 sts & 27 rows = 4”/10cm, blocked.