Traditional English fishermen’s ganseys were knit in tightly spun wool to help keep out the weather. This scarf uses an aran weight yarn of pure Falkland Merino and combines some of the original motifs – marriage lines, cable and double moss – all of which trap air within the texture, helping to keep the wearer warm and the winter weather at bay.
TUTORIALS FOR THIS PATTERN
Size
Child (Adult)
9” (23cm) by 56 (71)” [142 (180.5)cm]
Yarn
Debbie Bliss Falkland Aran (100% Falkland Merino; 197 yds [180 meters]/100 grams: Ecru, 2 (3) hanks)
Needles
US 8 (5.0mm) straight needles
Gauge
19 sts and 26 rows over St st and a 4”/10cm square using US 8 needles.
Abbreviations
Please see our standard abbreviations.
C6B cable6back = slip 3 sts on to cable needle and hold at back of work, k3, k3 from cable needle.
Chart
Scarf
With US 8 needle CO 37 sts.
Follow the Falkland Gansey chart above or the below written instructions.
Row 1: Knit to end.
Rep the above row two more times.
Row 4 (WS): K17, m1, k4, m1, k16; 39sts
Row 5 (RS): K6, p1, k1, p1, k6, p1, k6, p3, [k2, p2] 3 times, k2.
Row 6: K4, [p2, k2] twice, p2, k3, p6, k1, p5, k1, p1, k1, p5, k2.
Row 7: K8, p1, k1, p1, k4, p1, k6, p1, [k2, p2] 3 times, k4.
Row 8: K2, [p2, k2] three times, p2, k1, p6, k1, p3, k1, p1, k1, p7, k2.
Row 9: K10, p1, k1, p1, k2, p1, C6B, p3, [k2, p2] 3 times, k2.
Row 10: K4, [p2, k2] twice, p2, k3, p6, k1, p3, k1, p1, k1, p7, k2.
Row 11: K8, p1, k1, p1, k4, p1, k6, p1, [k2, p2] 3 times, k4.
Row 12: K2, [p2, k2] 3 times, p2, k1, p6, k1, p5, k1, p1, k1, p5, k2.
Row 13: K6, p1, k1, [p1, k6] twice, p3, [k2, p2] 3 times, k2.
Row 14: K4, [p2, k2] twice, p2, k3, p6, k1, p7, k1, p1, k1, p3, k2.
Row 15: K4, p1, k1, p1, k8, p1, C6B, p1, [k2, p2] 3 times, k4.
Row 16: k2, [p2, k2] 3 times, p2, k1, p6, k1, p7, k1, p1, k1, p3, k2.
Rows 5 to 16 form the twelve row pattern, repeat these rows a total of 30 (36) times or until scarf measures desired length from the cast on edge, ending on a row 16.
Work an additional 4 rows (5-8) once to match the cast on edge.
Next row (RS): K15, p1, k2tog, k2, k2tog, p1, k16; 37 sts
Next row (WS): Knit to end
Rep the above row two more times.
Bind off.
Finishing
Weave in ends and wet block to shape, taking care not to squash the cables/texture.
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It’s beautiful Graeme. Think I’ll have to knit this one for next year. Perfect Christmas present for anybody!
Awesome! I’m so glad you like it enough to make it as a gift! That’s a great compliment!
I am working on the Falkland Gansey Scarf right now. I love this scarf. The pattern is beautiful. My son will be the proud owner of this scarf.
You did a wonderful job on the written part and the chart. Easy to follow. You should be proud. Keeping an eye on your designs.
I’m glad you like the scarf so much!