Knitted Warmth from Sheringham: A Gansey Sampler Throw

This small sampler throw gives an opportunity to try out 10 gansey stitch motifs, simple in stitch yet rich in textural dimension and deep in symbolic meaning. The classic patterns are charted, and the borders provide a “frame” for the sampler. The result is a cozy, hard-wearing, attractive work of art. Wrap yourself in British seaside history.

Materials

• Frangipani 5-ply Guernsey Wool (100% pure British wool), 1,200 yd (1,097 m)/17.6 oz (500 g) cone: 1 cone of Denim
• Needles: size 3 (3.25 mm) 24" (60 cm) circular (cir) or size needed to obtain gauge (see Notes)
• 2 stitch markers
• Tapestry needle

Gauge: About 22 to 24 sts and 32 to 40 rows = 4" (10.2 cm), depending on stitch pattern, after blocking.
Finished Size: about 27" (68.6 cm) wide and 47" (119.4 cm) long.

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