King's Lynn Gansey
Pattern Design by Cheryl Toy
Thoughts of the North Sea always conjure up pictures of the classic mariner’s sweater, the Gansey! I’ve always loved this hard-wearing, hard-working, well-engineered piece of the seafarer’s kit. Warm, well-fitted and practically waterproof, the traditional Gansey has been knitted in the same time-honored manner for a hundred years or more. The King’s Lynn Gansey turns to classic motifs – a six-stitch braid, a thermal stitch and simple flags – then adds a nod to our Canadian roots with a lyrical North Star cable. It is worked from the top down, beginning with shoulder straps. The sleeves are worked downward and a button-up collar is added during finishing.
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The sample in the photos is shown in size Medium (100 cm / 39.25" at widest point of torso) and is modelled with 8.5cm (3.25") of ease on both models. The sample is in Oak.
Finished Measurements:
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Size XS is 80 cm / 31.5" and requires 5 skeins of yarn
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Sizes S, M are 90 and 100 cm / 35.5" and 39.25" and require 6 skeins of yarn.
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Sizes L is 110 cm / 43.25" and requires 7 skeins of yarn.
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Size XL, 2X are 120 and 130 cm / 47.25" and 51.25" and require 8 skeins of yarn.
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Sizes 3X, 4X are 140 and 150 cm / 55" and 59'” and require 9 skeins of yarn.
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Size 5X is 160 cm / 63" and requires 10 skeins of yarn.
Recommended Needle Size:
3.25 mm /US 3 32" Circular for body, 40" circular Magic Loop or DPNs for sleeves
Crochet hook 3.25mm / E-9 for provisional cast on
*Please note - Pattern updated Dec 13/23 - details can be found on the Pattern Errata page HERE
KAL Timeline:
Nov 10 - Pattern Launch and Cast on Party - Zoom Meeting #1
Dec 1 - Zoom Meeting #2
Dec 15 - Zoom Meeting #3
Herlig DK
50% Viking Norway wool / 50% Fine Merino
100g/ 3.5 oz, 250m/273 yds
Gauge: 21 -24 st over 10 cm/ 4" on US 5-7 or 3.75 - 4.5mm