Lowestoft Excelsior Gansey Kep by Jan Whitehead

Lowestoft Excelsior Gansey Kep

Knitting
August 2021
DK (11 wpi) ?
14 stitches and 13 rows = 2 inches
in Stocking Stitch
US 6 - 4.0 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
200 - 300 yards (183 - 274 m)
One size
English
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The pattern consists of knit and pearl stitches that make up a gansey stitch.
Unique to Lowestoft, the pattern denotes ridges, the rising sun, hail and the Lowestoft Scores.
This pattern was designed for The Excelsior, a Lowestoft fishing boat that celebrated its 100th birthday in 2021.
200g of Rowan Superwash Pure Wool Worsted will make 3 hats.