Description ~ Traditional Gansey Techniques

Students will learn how to construct a Gansey, a sweater form prevalent in the 19th century and early part of the 20th century among the fishermen of the British Isles. A small scale sweater will be knitted using traditional construction techniques including the classic Channel Island Cast-on, split welts, seam stitches, traditional knit/purl patterns, the underarm gusset, the perpendicular shoulder join, picked-up sleeves, and three choices for the collar. Alternative methods to these techniques will also be explored.

Materials Needed ~ Traditional Gansey Techniques

One set of four 7" long (shorter is OK) dp needles, US size 5 (3.75mm), One set of four or five 7" long (shorter is OK) dp needles, US size 7 (4.5mm), 3 oz. plain-textured, solid, light-colored worsted weight yarn., Optional: 11 1/2" or 12" circular needle US size 4.5 mm, st markers, waste yarn, sticky notes or magnetic board to aid in reading the chart. (If you like using the Magic Loop or 2 circulars, bring the appropriate needle.)

Homework ~ Traditional Gansey Techniques

None