This type of sweater is so much fun to knit. Never (well, hardly ever) boring because of all the different stitch patterns. And, I get to browse through all my stitch pattern books to find what I'm going to knit next.
The front will be a repeat of the back except for only going up one of the center patterns in order to leave enough room for a neckline. The sleeves will have repeats of the stitch patterns in the body, so my stitch pattern browsing is over and I can just knit it until done.
I think the design in the center looks like a poinsettia, but in all the Gansey knitting books it's called a starfish. It's probably just the red color that's making me think of Christmas plants.
Pattern: Designed as I knit from the bottom up. I've been calling it the Red X Sweater unofficially. Now I've officially named it the Red X Gansey because of all the Xs in the stitch patterns.
Yarn: Knitpicks Cotlin. 70% Tanguis Cotton, 30% Linen. DK weight.
Color: Moroccan Red.
Needles: Options #3.
Gauge: 6 stitches/inch, 8.5 rows/inch in pattern.
Lovely design and in my favorite color.
ReplyDeleteHave you ever thought of writing up your patterns and offering them for sale on Ravelry? This sweater would be a sure hit with many knitters!
Kellie
This is so very pretty. I as at a party last week and everyone was wearing red sweaters. Except me - I have nothing in red. Maybe I need to remedy that by next Christmas. Hmm - are we the same size? Could I steal your pattern??
ReplyDeleteGreat pattern in my favorite color. I also think you should publish your patterns! What is your source for the designs, or are they original? Have you seen the Advent Calendar scarf pattern? I thought of you when I saw it. There's a link on my blog.....
ReplyDeleteYou are my favorite gansey knitter SOMEDAY I will attempt
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