Gansey, finally!
2 out of 3 sweaters for the fam are complete. In other words: 2 Hobbits down, one Bowtruckle to go.
After taking so long on Cian’s, I’m a bit worried that when I do get going on Justin’s sweater it will take me til Summer next year. He’s definitely not a wide fellow but he’s pretty long.
I loved Cian’s yarn and the sweater is nice, but somehow I wasn’t excited enough to fly through this one as I know I have been in the past. So I’ll have to think awhile before picking just the right thing for Justin that will be entertaining for me at the same time.
Yesterday, pre-block.
Pattern:
Figured it out by looking at Knitting Ganseys by Beth Brown Reinsel
Yarn:
Plymouth Galway Highland Heather, less than 3 balls (!!!). I got a bunch of it from Bonne Marie, and still have enough for an adult sweater.
Comments:
Knitting Ganseys was an excellent guide to the different elements of a traditional gansey. Cian said he liked the “christmas trees” motif from the book, so he got a bunch of those on either side of the diamonds. I’m glad to have gone through the method of making this.
Ok, loads to do today. I’m off for now!