A feminine interpretation of the traditional Gansey pullover, this design incorporates several vertical and horizontal details to create a modern version of the time-honored classic. It is worked in pieces from bottom up.
Mary Ann Benedetto
To fit bust 34 (37, 40, 43, 46, 50)”
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
39 (42, 45.5, 47.5, 50.5, 55)” bust circumference
Shown in size 39″
Woolfolk Tov (100% Ovis 21 Ultimate Merino®, 173 yds per 100 g skein)
8 (8, 9, 10, 10, 11) skeins in color no. T12
NEEDLES AND NOTIONS
Size US 6 (4 mm) 16″ and 24″ circular needles
Size US 8 (5 mm) needles
Stitch markers, cable needle, tapestry needle, waste yarn, stitch holders
16 sts and 25 rows = 4″ in welt patt on larger needles, blocked
25 sts and 25 rows = 4″ in half-twisted rib on larger needles, blocked,
measured unstretched
60-st Cable A, Cable B, Cable C combination panel (center body) = 11.5″
wide on larger needles, blocked
36-st Cable D, Cable F, Cable E combination panel (center sleeve) = 6.5″ wide on larger needles, blocked