The Gansey Knitting Sourcebook - Di Gilpin

The Gansey Knitting Sourcebook by Di Gilpin and Sheila Greenwell explores the tradition of ganseys and the practical knitting knowledge behind them. This paperback sourcebook brings together stitch patterns and projects, with colour illustrations throughout.

Key details

• Authors: Di Gilpin and Sheila Greenwell
• Subtitle: 150 stitch patterns and 10 projects for gansey knits
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 168
• Publisher: David & Charles
• Publication date: 14 September 2021

Synopsis

Ganseys are hardwearing sweaters traditionally knitted for fishermen around the British Isles, and this book sets out the techniques that shaped their warmth and comfort at sea. Gilpin and Greenwell explain key construction details, including the underarm gusset and shoulder seam designed to reduce chafing and support movement, even when a jumper becomes wet and heavy.

Step-by-step instructions and artworks guide you through authentic finishing and make it easier to recreate traditional features in your own knitting. A directory of 150 gansey stitch patterns highlights designs associated with different local areas, alongside 10 projects for garments and accessories, from a child’s traditional gansey to contemporary pieces such as a gansey-yoke sweater, a fisherman’s kep, a cowl, mittens, socks and a light linen tank top. Suitable for knitters looking to practise traditional gansey methods through both smaller and larger projects.

Rackhams Reference : I23MVWHQ76