Barry's Gansey Sweater by Debbie Bliss

Barry's Gansey Sweater

Knitting
January 2012
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
28 stitches and 36 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch with larger needles
US 2 - 2.75 mm
US 3 - 3.25 mm
756 - 2457 yards (691 - 2247 m)
Child: To Fit Age: 2 Years to 10 Years, Adults: Size: S to XL
English
This pattern is available from lovecrafts.com for £3.50.

Sized for both children and adults, Barry’s Gansey by Debbie Bliss is the perfect project using Rialto 4 Ply. This timeless, drop-shoulder jumper features ribbing along the body, neckline, and sleeves, with the design extending across both the front and back. Worked in the round from the bottom up, the sleeves are seamlessly attached to the body and continue in the round down to the cuffs. Whether you’re knitting for a beloved child or an adult, this jumper is sure to become a cherished favourite!

SIZES
Child sizes to fit ages 2 (3-4, 4-5, 5-6, 7-8, 8-9, 9-10) years
Adult sizes Small (Medium, Large, Extra Large)

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
• Chest
60 (66, 71, 77, 83, 88.5, 94, 100, 106, 111, 117)cm/
23 1⁄2 (26, 28, 30 1⁄4, 32 3⁄4, 34 3⁄4, 37, 39 1⁄2, 41 3⁄4, 43 3⁄4, 46)in

• Length to shoulder
35 (39, 43, 47, 51, 55, 59, 63, 65, 67,69)cm
13 3⁄4 (15 1⁄2, 17, 18 1⁄2, 20, 21 1⁄2, 23 1⁄4, 24 3⁄4, 25 1⁄2, 26 1⁄4, 27 1⁄4)in

• Sleeve length
21 (24, 27, 30, 33, 37, 42, 45, 46, 48, 50)cm/
8 1⁄4 (9 1⁄2, 10 3⁄4, 12, 13, 14 1⁄2, 16 1⁄2, 17 3⁄4, 18, 19, 19 3⁄4)in

MATERIALS
Yarn available at lovecrafts.com
Yarn quantities are based on average requirements and
are therefore approximate.
• 50g/1 3⁄4oz balls of Debbie Bliss Rialto 4ply:
· 4 (4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13) balls in either Denim 13,
Pale Blue 12 or Ecru 02.
• Pair each of 2.75mm (US 2) and 3.25mm (US 3) knitting needles.
• Set of four double-pointed needles in each of 2.75mm
(US 2) and 3.25mm (US 3).
• 3.25mm (US 3) circular needle.
• Spare circular needle to use in place of a stitch holder.

TENSION
28 sts and 36 rows to 10cm/4in square over St st using
3.25mm (US 3) needles.