Many New Patterns are Coming!

When I wrote the second edition of Knitting Gansey, I designed six accessories to be included in the book.  Due to an unfortunate lack of space, they were cut from the book.  Interweave made a PDF of these designs to sell, but as F&W Media went into bankruptcy, this PDF disappeared.  I wrote, and I […]

Gansey Fingerless Mitts

Class Description: Ganseys are the traditional British fisherman’s sweater from the 19th century. Students will learn traditional Gansey techniques by knitting one of a pair of fingerless mitts.  The instructions include two sizes: Womens’ medium and women’s large. Begin with the classic Channel Island Cast-on and a garter stitch welt that overlaps under the wrist. […]