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Gansey knitting sourcebook, 150 stitch patterns and 10 projects for Gansey knits, Di Gilpin and Sheila Greenwell

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Gansey knitting sourcebook, 150 stitch patterns and 10 projects for Gansey knits, Di Gilpin and Sheila Greenwell

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Gansey knitting sourcebook

Oclc number

1231957917

Responsibility statement

Di Gilpin and Sheila Greenwell

Sub title

150 stitch patterns and 10 projects for Gansey knits

Summary

"Learn about knitting ganseys with this sourcebook. Discover all the techniques you need to make an authentic gansey sweater including the under arm gusset and shoulder seams as well patterns for more contemporary style projects. There are also 10 patterns for garments and accessories so you can practise your skills"--Publisher's description

Table Of Contents

A short history of Ganseys: "Herring quines" : the herring trade and "fisher lassies" ; Undiscovered gems ; Isabella Stewart : Gansey knitter and herring quine ; Pattern origins ; Ganseys through time -- Tools and materials: Yarn ; Needles ; Other supplies -- Gansey techniques and construction: Working a sample underarm gusset ; Working right- and left-leaning increases in the gusset ; Gansey neck gussets ; Other uses for gussets ; Shoulder straps ; Shoulder saddles -- Pattern directory: Diamonds ; Cables ; Tree of life ; Herringbones ; Zigzags ; Flags and anchors ; Trellises ; Seeding ; Heapies ; Hearts and stars -- Projects: Buchan child's Gansey ; Hudson sleeveless slip over ; Caledonia fingerless gloves ; Nancy Gansey cowl ; North Sea yoke sweater ; Findhorn Gansey cowl ; The Minch fisherfolk's kep ; Cardium Gansey shawl ; Sea biscuit cardigan ; The calypso summer vest

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