Seamark has the traditional gansey sweater in its DNA but it has some stylish twists for a more modern look. The sleeves are set-in, for a sleek fit in the armholes. The fit in the body is boxy, without drawing in at the lower ribbing. And speaking of the ribbing--it is longer in the back, with vents at the sides. The front, back, and sleeves are worked separately from the bottom up. The cables are worked following large charts and are set against a stockinette background. Once the pieces are assembled, stitches are picked up and worked for the neck ribbing and rolled edge. Seamark is intended to be worn with 5-7" of ease. Finished chest measurements are 35.25 (39.25, 44, 48, 52, 56.75, 60.75)" with finished lengths at the back of 23.25 (24.25, 24.75, 25.75, 26.25, 27.25, 27.75)". The sweater can be hand washed and dried flat. Brooklyn Tweed has assigned this Rachel Brockman design a skill level rating of 3 out of 5 (intermediate).
Seamark uses Arbor, made by Brooklyn Tweed. This is a DK weight yarn that is made using three worsted-spun plies firmly twisted together, creating a smooth yarn with a knack for showing off stitch patterns like the ones in this sweater! The gauge for this project is 5 stitches per inch in stockinette.
For this project you will also need:
- Brooklyn Tweed Arbor: 6 (7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12) skeins
- single point or 32" circular needles in US size 7 (OR SIZE NEEDED TO OBTAIN GAUGE)
If you adjusted the size above to get gauge, adjust the needles below correspondingly.
- single point or 32" circular needle in US size 5
- 24" circular needle in US size 5
- 32" circular needle in US size 4 (optional; for those using tubular cast on only)
- stitch markers
- cable needle
- stitch holders or waste yarn
- T-pins and blocking wires for blocking (optional)
- tapestry needle
Seamark is shown in Arbor color 466 Sashiko.
All Brooklyn Tweed patterns are printed on Forest Stewardship Council-certified, acid-free paper.
