The Keeley Gansey combines traditional Gansey elements with modern feminine details. Underarm gussets, short-row shoulders, and ribbing insure a close, comfortable fit, while lace panels add interest to the front, back and sleeves. A change in stitch patterns accentuates the waist and a picot bind-off finishes the hem and cuffs.

Originally published in Interweave Knits Winter 2016, and now available as a Ravelry download. This revised version includes written directions as well as charts, an assembly diagram, and alternative yarn choice.

Finished Size 37 (39¾, 42¼, 44¾, 47½, 50)“ bust circumference at underarm.

Original Yarn Dale Garn Heilo; 100% wool, 109 yds/100 m per 1¾ oz/50 g #3841 medium sheep heather, 10 (11, 11, 12, 13, 14) balls. Yarn distributed by Mango Moon.

Alternative Yarn madelinetosh Tosh Merino Light; 100% Superwash Wool, 420 yds/389 m per 4 oz/112g, color Sugarplum, Approximately 983 (1085, 1140, 1264, 1320, 1437) yds/899 (992, 1042, 1156, 1207, 1314) m

Needles Sizes 4 (3.5 mm) and 6 (3.5 mm): 24” circular and dpns or magic loop needle. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Markers (m); waste yarn for provisional CO; stitch holders; tapestry needle.

Gauge 22 sts and 30 rnds = 4” in St st on larger needle; 22 sts and 42 rows = 4” in Welt patt on smaller needle; 43 sts of Lace patt = 7½“ wide on larger needle.