Herring Girl

Herring Girl is a sleeveless sweater with some of the typical Gansey sweater details - but it is different. The piece is worked top down with a generous positive ease of approximately 22 cm (8.75 in) around bust. If you are between 2 sizes, we recommend choosing the smaller size. The sweater can be lengthened or shortened if desired by knitting a diffferent length in the straight stockinette section Obviously this will have an impact on the amount of yarn you need. It can be worn with or without a shirt underneath which makes it a perfect garment for several seasons.

The pattern instructions are written with links to video tutorials on special techniques. The structured stitch patterns are made of knitted and purled stitches and simple cables and are provided in charts for each size. You should be able to read charts. The pattern is designed for Julie Asselin Journey Sport (not available at Lovecrafts). Lana Grossa Cool Wool is given as alternative yarn.