Am Stück gestrickt: Ganseys

Ganseys - sweaters and jackets for every weather and every situation
Please note this book is only availabe in German!
What once protected the inhabitants of the British Isles from wind and weather is now popular with knitwear fans and outdoor sports enthusiasts: the gansey. The jackets and sweaters originated in the 19th century as workwear for fishermen and sailors. A gansey is a sweater for life. Due to a special knitting technique and the fact that it is knitted in one piece, it is robust and almost weatherproof. The offset shoulders and the shape of the sleeves offer exceptional freedom of movement. The traditional knitting pattern and timeless classic design make the fisherman's sweater a fashionable garment that combines well. This book will show you how to knit Gansey jackets and sweaters yourself step by step:

• Bottom-up knitting with traditional patterns and design variations: Nine designs for men and women and for conversion to children's sizes
• Knitting pattern in text and knitting script for advanced knitters and gansey beginners
• Practice knitting on the mini sweater: first learn the techniques to knit necklines, shoulders, sleeves, torso and hem of your sweater
• Little yarn lore: These yarns are particularly suitable for the classic British fisherman's sweater
• The history of the Ganseys and the development from sailor sweaters to outdoor clothing

Never Out of Style: Gansey Knitting 25 years after the first edition of her standard work, author Beth Brown-Reinsel now shares her new insights and knitting ideas with her loyal readers. Since the first edition, she has traveled extensively and gathered new inspiration for the knit-all. The Gansey tradition has taught her one thing above all: knitting brings people together. She wants to share this experience with readers in her very personal knitting book. Whether you're knitting a sweater as a gift, or possibly knitting for a living, every gansey is like a warm hug!

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