Pattern Hastings Sweater

Visiting a working fishing beach like the one in Hastings is a feast for the eyes with a jarring mix of manmade detritus and natural washed-up flotsam and jetsam. Using a basic two-colour stranded, North Sea inspired pattern repeated in bands across the body and sleeves, the flat surface is interrupted by the colour change adding visual textural interest. This is a modern take on a traditional Gansey.

• Sizes: 1 (2) 3 (4) 5 (6) 7 (8)
• To fit chest up to: 78 (86) 94 (102) 110 (118) 126 (134) cm/ 30.75 (34) 37 (40.25) 43.25 (46.5) 49.5 (52.75)”
• Finished measurements chest circumf.: 97.5 (107) 117.5 (127.5) 137.5 (147.5) 157.5 (167.5) cm/ 38.5 (42.25) 46.25 (50.25) 54.25 (58) 62 (66)”
• Recommend ease: 20-33 cm / 8-13” of positive ease
• Yarn: Erika Knight, British Blue Wool 100 & 25
• Quantities:
MC 605 French 2 (2) 2 (3) 3 (3) 3 (4) x 100g hanks
CC1 600 Clarissa 2 (2) 2 (3) 3 (3) 3 (4) x 100g hanks
CC2 607 Cloak 1 (1) 1 (2) 2 (2) 2 (2) x 100g hanks
CC3 109 Steve 2 (2) 2 (3) 3 (3) 3 (4) x 25g balls
CC4 602 Regents Park 1 (1) 1 (2) 2 (2) 2 (2) x 100g hanks
CC5 603 Kanoko 1 (1) 1 (2) 2 (2) 2 (2) x 100g hanks
• Needles: 4 mm/US 6 needles straight or circular needles with a length of at least 80 cm / 36”; 3.75 mm/US 5 circular needle, 40 cm/16” length
• Gauge: 24 sts x 24 rows = 10 cm/4” on 4mm/US 6 in Fair Isle pattern, after blocking.
• Notions: Tapestry needles, Stitch markers, Stitch holders

If you want to knit this sweater, you can order the pattern and the matching wool in our online shop.