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On The Go Gansey Jacket
Availability: In Stock
Price: $5.50
Item #:
EP0784
The gansey sweater has stood the test of time because of its beauty, practicality, and unique construction. Ganseys were originally made as "working" sweaters - and this updated version has been designed for the same purpose.
Finished Size: 36 1/2 (38 1/2, 40 1/2, 42 1/2, 44 1/2)" (92.5 [98, 103, 108, 113] cm) bust/chest circumference, buttoned. Sweater shown measures 40 1/2" (103 cm).
Yarn: Rowan Magpie (100% wool; 153 yd [140 m]/100 g): #301 pumice, 8 (9, 10, 10, 11) skeins.
Yarn weight: #4 - Medium
Gauge: 17 sts and 24 rows = 4" (10 cm) in St st.
Needles: Size 8 (5 mm): 29" (80 cm) circular (cir) and double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: Markers (m); stitch holders; cable needle (cn); tapestry needle; seven 5/8" (1.5 cm) buttons.
Originally Published: Interweave Knits, Winter 1998