The Gansey Knitting Sourcebook

150 Stitch Patterns

10 Projects for Gansey Knits

The Ultimate Sourcebook for Gansey Knitting Techniques and Stitch Patterns.

Ganseys are traditional fishermen’s sweaters designed to keep the fisherfolk warm and comfortable in the harsh conditions out at sea. This comprehensive guide to gansey knitting by experts, Di Gilpin and Sheila Greenwell, includes all the techniques required to make an authentic gansey.

This collection features a directory of charts for 150 gansey stitch patterns so you can choose your favourite designs and learn about the significance of the motifs.

There are also 10 patterns for garments and accessories inspired by traditional gansey knits so you can practise your skills, including a traditional child’s gansey sweater so you can try out gansey knitting on a small scale.

Soft Cover: 167 pages