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Designer: Elizabeth Lovick
Published: October 23, 2007
Technique: Cables
Skill Level:  Intermediate
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The gansey is worked in the round from lower edge to the beginning
of the armholes, then the front and back are worked separately to the
shoulders. The shoulders are joined using the three-needle bind-off,
and the neckband is worked in the round. The sleeves are picked
up from the armhole openings and worked in the round down to the cuffs.
Finished Size: 29 ½ (35 ½, 41 ½, 47 ½)" bust circumference. Sweater shown measures 35 ½".
Yarn: Frangipani 5-Ply Guernsey Wool
(100% wool; 1280 yd [1170 m]/500 g): crushed raspberry, 1 (1, 2, 2)
cone(s). Available from guernseywool.co.uk or yarnbarn.com by mail
order.
Needles: Body and sleeves—size 2 (3
mm): 16" and 24" circulars (cir). Facings and neckband—size 1 (2.5 mm)
16" and 24" circulars. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the
correct gauge.
Notions: Markers (m); smooth, contrasting waste yarn; stitch holders; tapestry needle.
Gauge: 27 sts and 40 rows = 4"
average gauge in charted knit-and-purl texture patterns using larger
needles, after washing and blocking.
Skill Level: Intermediate.
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Posted
Oct 22 2007, 11:37 AM
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