Guga
The Bass Rock in the Firth of Forth is home to the world’s largest colony of northern gannets – the guga. In 2023, after a trip out to see the Bass Rock, we bought our first little boat and named her Guga. This sweater is everything I want for a blustery day on the water. The textured yoke is a nod to the traditional gansey, a classic amongst seafarers, and the mock neck gives a little bit of protection against a chilly wind.
GAUGE
18 stitches x 30 rows per 10 cm / 4" with 4.5 mm [US 7] needles in Stockinette Stitch and 2 x 2 Ribbing, after blocking.
YARN
The sample was knit in Rauma Fivel (100% wool, 100 m / 109 yds per 50 g) in the colourway 09.
Size 5 worn with 10.5cm of positive ease
CONSTRUCTION
Guga is worked from the top down with drop shoulders. The back is shaped with short rows. The sleeves and collar are picked
up and worked separately.
GAUGE
18 stitches x 30 rows per 10 cm / 4" with 4.5 mm
[US 7] needles in Stockinette Stitch and 2 x 2 Ribbing, after blocking.
Note: The yoke is worked in 2 x 2 ribbing. You may need to use different needle sizes to get gauge for the yoke and the body.
NEEDLE SIZES
4.5 mm [US 7] for body and sleeves, 4 mm [US 6] for neckline, hem, and cuffs.
YARDAGE
639 (716, 809, 885, 966, 1065) (1159, 1269, 1360, 1457, 1555) m / 697 (781, 882, 964, 1053, 1161) (1263, 1383, 1483, 1588, 1694) yds of worsted-weight yarn.
YARN
The sample was knit in Rauma Fivel (100% wool, 100 m / 109 yds per 50 g) in the colourway 09.
Other suitable yarns include Hjelholt Håndværksgarn, Sandnes Garn Atlas, and Harrisville Designs Highland.
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Chest Circumference: 76.5 (86.5, 96.5, 106.5, 116.5, 126.5) (136.5, 146.5, 156.5, 166.5, 176.5) cm / 30.25 (34, 38, 42, 46, 49.75) (53.75, 57.75, 61.75, 65.5, 69.5)".
Upper Arm Circumference: 28 (30, 33.5, 35.5, 38, 41) (44.5, 49, 52, 55.5, 58) cm / 11 (11.75, 13, 14, 14.75, 16.25) (17.5, 19.25, 20.5, 21.75, 22.75)".
Armhole Depth: 17 (18, 19, 19.5, 20, 21.5) (22, 23, 23.5, 24, 25) cm / 6.75 (7.25, 7.5, 7.75, 8, 8.5) (8.75, 9, 9.25, 9.5, 10)".
Body Length from Underarm (customisable): 34 cm / 13.5".
Sleeve Length from Underarm (customisable): 46 cm / 18".
Recommended positive ease: 6–15 cm / 2.5–6".
Size 5 worn with 20.5cm of positive ease
