Gansey's 150 knitting patterns and 10 styles inspired by the traditional fisherman's sweater - Di Gilpin, Sheila Greenwell

Knitting Tradition with a Twist: The Comprehensive Knitting Pattern Book for Gansey Fans A gansey is the ideal garment for anyone who enjoys spending time outdoors. With tightly knitted stitches, these traditional fisherman's sweaters protect against wind and weather and are particularly comfortable. To ensure that classic English and Scottish knitting patterns are not forgotten, Di Gilpin and Sheila Greenwell have compiled over 150 of them in this book. You can then try out the motifs directly in ten versatile projects. It doesn't always have to be the classic gansey sweater: With the detailed knitting instructions for various garments and accessories, you can easily add a little gansey flair to your everyday wardrobe!

• Extensive pattern collection for your own ganseys: 150 templates for diamonds, braids, heapies, herringbone patterns and more

• 10 varied projects to knit sweaters and accessories with gansey pattern

• Learning knitting techniques made easy with detailed instructions and step-by-step illustrations

• Knitting fisherman's sweaters then and now: Interesting insights into the history and development of the Ganseys

From diamond patterns to zigzags: Rediscover and recreate historic knitting patterns . Ganseys are true masterpieces of the art of knitting. Traditionally, they were knitted in one piece without a seam. The typical gansey patterns were created from simple knit and purl stitches and told the story of the knitters and sailors' origins or lives. With this lovingly designed knitting book, you'll not only learn to knit the complex patterns but also embark on a journey through the history of gansey knitting. Whether you're conjuring up a miniature fisherman's sweater for your children or knitting the beautiful motifs onto shawls, loops, and socks—you'll find plenty of inspiration for your own gansey in this unique collection of projects and patterns!