For this pattern I used:
Yarn & Amounts: 6(7:7:8) 100g hanks of WYS Bluefaced Leicester Aran – Undyed (100% British Bluefaced Leicester wool, 166m/182yds per 100g).
Metres: 960(1120:1120:1280)m.
My Alternative Yarn Suggestions & Amounts:The Croft Shetland Colours Aran 6(7:7:8) 100g hanks, or Kilcarra Tweed 12(13:14:16) 50g balls.
Needles: 4.5mm.
Gauge (tension): 22 stitches and 28 rows to 10cm/4ins square over main pattern when sights stretched using 4.5mm needles. 18 stitches and 24 rows to 10cm/4ins square over rib pattern when slightly stretched using 4.5mm needles.
Measurements:
To Fit Chest (suggested) |
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| 81.5-86.5 | 91.5-96.5 | 101.5-112 | 117-122 | cm |
| 32-34 | 36-38 | 40-44 | 46-48 | ins |
Actual Chest Size |
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| 94.5 | 105 | 116 | 127 | cm |
| 37¼ | 41¼ | 45½ | 50 | ins |
Length (from shoulder) |
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| 58 | 62 | 68 | 72 | cm |
| 22¾ | 24½ | 26¾ | 28¼ | ins |
Sleeve Length |
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| 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | cm |
| 17½ | 17½ | 17½ | 17½ | ins |
My design ideas and advice: This jumper is inspired by my total and absolute love of fisherman’s gansays. The history of why they were made is what knitting means to me – a personal hand knitted garment that keeps the wearer warm, dry and surrounded with a feeling of being loved while they work hard.
