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Kilbrannan Sound

A classic, comfortable maritime gansey, for wearers of any gender, named for the beautiful strait between Kintyre and the Isle of Arran.

Yarn
Kate Davies Designs Schiehallion (100% British Wool; 110m/120yds per 50g skein)
Crowdie: 9 (10, 11, 12, 13, 13, 14) x 50g skeins
OR
Kate Davies Designs Ooskit (100% British Wool; 220m/ 240 yds per 100g skein)
Horkel: 5 (5, 6, 6, 7, 7, 7) x 100g skeins

Check sizing table for garment dimensions. Two lengths are given for sleeves and body (standard and longer). Yarn quantities given will accommodate longer lengths specified. If you wish to add extra length to body or sleeves, you may need an extra skein of yarn

Needles and Notions
Gauge-size and below gauge-size circular needles of appropriate lengths for working body*
Gauge-size and below gauge-size needle(s) of your preferred type for working small circumferences*
Above gauge-size needle for joining neckband
Stitch markers of two types, x and y
Cable needle (if preferred)
Waste yarn for holding stitches
Tapestry needle

The below gauge-size needle (used for working ribbing in this pattern) should be 3 sizes below gauge-size. That is, if a 5.5mm needle is used to achieve gauge over the cable pattern, a 4mm needle should be used for the ribbing.

Gauge
22 sts and 29 rounds to 10cm / 4in over cable pattern in the round using gauge-size needle. Use 5.5 mm needle as a starting point for swatching.

Sizes
Finished chest circumference: 92 (103.5, 111, 122, 129.5, 140.5, 148) cm / 36¼ (40¾, 43¾, 48, 51, 55¼, 58¼) in

Select the size above your actual measurement with the amount of ease required.