Description ~ Traditional Ganseys

Students will learn some of the history of the Gansey and how to construct one, a sweater style 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. Even if you never knit a full-sized gansey, this class will expand your understanding of construction, and will enhance your knitting bag of tricks! Alternate methods to these techniques will also be explored.

Materials Needed ~ Traditional Ganseys

• One set of four 7" long (shorter is OK) DP needles, size 5 (3.75mm).
• One set of four or five 7" long (shorter is OK) DP needles, size 7 (4.5mm)
• 3 oz. plain-textured, solid, light-colored worsted weight yarn.
• Optional: 11 1/2" or 12" circular needle 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 Ganseys

None