Quentin Gansey Vest
Suitable for confident beginners, this unisex round-necked vest with front buttoning is worked as a single piece on circular needles, without any seams. The stitch design, which is charted, features a variety of traditional gansey stitch patterns in various knit and purl combinations, including anchors, trees and starfish, and is finished with ribbed bands at hem, armholes, neck and fronts.
The design is worked in our hand-dyed British pure wool 5-ply yarn. Kits are available and custom orders are welcome for your choice of colour. Please contact us to discuss the colour and size required.
Finished Chest/Bust Sizes and yarn required - designed to be worn with approximately 5 to 7.5 cm (2 to 3 inches) of positive ease:
Small: 97 cm (38 inches) - 500g
Medium: 108.5 cm (42.75 inches) - 500g
Large: 120.5 cm (47.5 inches) - 600g
Extra Large: 132 cm (52 inches) - 700g
This pattern is copyright Julie Harris Designs and for personal use only, and may not be copied or distributed electronically or otherwise. Knitted items made from this pattern may not be sold or produced commercially without the express written permission of the designer.