Gansey sweaters were standard wear for 19th Century British fishermen. With their intricate knit-purl patterns, dropped shoulders, and easy fit, these handsome, comfortable garments are still a pleasure to wear - and knit - today.

In 'Knitting Ganseys', Beth Brown-Reinsel teaches you how to design and construct these durable favourites. You'll master special cast-ons, cables and increases, shoulder straps and gussets, and more. In just a few hours, you'll complete a miniature simple gansey, learning all about gansey construction as you go.'Knitting Ganseys', designed for knitters of every skill level, provides all you need to know to create modern versions of these old world classics.

Paperback.