Knitting Ganseys
Gansey sweaters were standard wear for nineteenth-century British fishermen. With their intricate knit-purl patterns, dropped shoulders, and easy fit, these handsome, comfortable garments are still a pleasure to wear - and knit- today. Knitting Ganseys is designed for knitters of every skill level and provides all you need to know to create modern versions of these old-world classics. Reprint of the original edition.
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Ganseys are sweaters that developed in 19th-century England as hard-wearing garments for hard-working fishermen. Characterized by their dense, dark yarns, rich pattern combinations, and dropped shoulders, these simple square garments provide the modern knitter with a template for a wide variety of classic designs. Detailed, step-by-step line drawings and photographs, sidebars, and formulas help the reader build a foundation of skills. Pattern graphs and instructions for six of the author's own designs are included. Knit Together Includes some amazing knitting information not found in many places, such as the Channel Island and knotted cast-ons. This is the first place I have ever seen three ways of working a right twist, 2 st cable.
\ Knit TogetherIncludes some amazing knitting information not found in many places, such as the Channel Island and knotted cast-ons. This is the first place I have ever seen three ways of working a right twist, 2 st cable.\ \
