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Fading Gansey Cardigan
Ganseys or guernseys are a wonderful classic from knitting history, but the real thing is heavy, hot and not created for the female form. In this version, the guernsey motifs fade out on the left front.
It’s is made from a lightweight tweed to keep its rustic appeal, slightly fitted and updated for practicality with a zipper. The neon edging is sheer fun.
It’s knit with a bottom-up, contiguous technique. This ensures a perfect fit around the shoulders. The knit collar is ribbed.
sizes: XS S M L XL 2X
in cm 72/78 80/86 91/96 102/106 11/116 121/126
in “ 28/30 32/34 36/38 40/42 44/46 48/50
finished measurements armpit cm/”
45/18 50/20 54/22 60/24 65/26 70/28
finished length cm/“
60/24 60/24 65/26 65/26 70/28 70/28
yarn: XS S M L XL 2X
MC 4 4 4 5 5 6 balls
CC remnant remnant remnant remnant remnant remnant
MC: Pickles Merin 1240(1340,1440,1640,1840,2000) yards Hosthimmel.
Alternatives: many dk/sport yarns will work
CC: madelinetosh tml (fingering/4ply 100% Merino 420 yards/100 grams) Neon Peach
gauge:
Washed and blocked: 20st/32 rows at 10cm/4” in pattern.
needles:
4 mm/size 6 US, 32” circular needles; I used Addi Turbos.
notions:
4 stitch markers
yarn needle
scrap yarn
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