Traditional Dutch Ganseys for Children - Stella Ruhe

Traditional Dutch Ganseys for Children by Stella Ruhe explores the distinctive ganseys worn by Dutch fishing communities and reinterprets them for young wearers. This hardback knitting book brings together patterns, photography and historical material in a single volume.

Key details

• Author: Stella Ruhe
• Hardback
• 144 pages
• Published by Search Press
• Publication date: 1 June 2020
• ISBN: 9781782217527

Synopsis

From around 1875 to 1950, Dutch fishermen wore sweaters defined by characteristic knit and purl motifs, sometimes finished with cables, and these ganseys became closely tied to local identity. Drawing on original designs shared by families and found in archives, Stella Ruhe presents over 40 children’s sweaters to knit, inspired by 30 different Dutch villages and accompanied by background information and historical photographs.

Patterns are supported by knitting charts with clearly shown repeats, a jumper diagram, and modern styled imagery. A dedicated chapter on knitting know-how explains the standard gansey shape, offers straightforward measuring guidance, and shows how to adjust sizing from 1 to 14 years. The book also includes advice on suitable yarns for children, making it a considered choice for ambitious knitters and for readers interested in craft, culture and heritage.

Rackhams Reference : YTG94XZ2DB