Knitting Ganseys by Beth Brown-Reinsel

Gansey sweaters were standard wear for nineteenth-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.

Knitted Ganseys, designed for knitters of every skill level, provides all you need to know to create modern versions of these old world classics.