Look Inside The Gansey Knitting Sourcebook, Authored By Judges of The Game Of Wool!
Knitters, it's our time to shine. The long, cosy evenings have drawn in, there's no expectation to spend your time out in the cold AND we can enjoy a show exclusively about knitting with two of our David and Charles authors serving as judges! Does it truly get any better than this?
Read on for a look inside The Gansey Knitting Sourcebook by Game of Wool judges Di Giplin and Sheila Greenwell, and find out how to WIN a copy of this fabulous book.
The Only Comprehensive Pattern Stitch Directory For Gansey Knitting
Ganseys are hardwearing sweaters traditionally knitted for fishermen in and around the British Isles - today, the styling and history of ganseys is as popular as ever, and with this stunning collection of projects you can enjoy the heritage of this knitting tradition.
Ganseys were designed especially with warmth and comfort in mind - something that we could all do with as we head into winter! With a unique under arm gusset and shoulder seam which prevents chaffing and improves movement for the wearer, these jumpers can withstand the wet and cold weather for a consistently comfortable fit.
In The Gansey Knitting Sourcebook, you can discover all of the techniques that you need to make an authentic gansey with step-by-step instructions and clear artwork helping you to replicate each special detail.
10 Projects With A Touch Of Magic
A key element of the gansey is it's iconic stitch. This pattern, specific to the local area, had magic weaved into every stitch; it held symbolism beyond it's cultural importance, and was belived to act as a charm to keep fisherman safe while they were out at sea.
The Gansey Knitting Sourcebook features a comprehensive directory of 150 gansey stitch patterns, allowing you to choose your favourite designs and learn the magical meaning behind each pattern.
With 10 patterns for garments and accessories of varying sizes, you can practice your skills to produce gorgeous results that you can show off with pride. The child's traditional gansey sweater is a perfect jumping-off point, as it allows you to tackle the traditional sweater on a smaller scale to really hone your technique.
Authored By The Game Of Wool Judges!
Di Gilpin and Sheila Greenwell are renowned experts on gansey knitting based in Scotland, and teach regular workships on traditional gansey techniques.
Di and Sheila's expertise has been recognised on a mainstream scale, and they are now judges on popular Channel 4 TV show presented by Tom Daley, The Game of Wool! The Gansey Knitting Sourcebook is the ultimate gift for all fans of the show, and provides knitters with a fascinating source of inspiration tied to the wonderful knitting heritage of the British Isles!
To celebrate our very own authors being on national TV, we're giving you a chance to WIN a copy of their amazing book! To enter this giveaway, head to our Instagram @bookmarkedhub and check out the pinned post for the rules!
Get Christmas sorted now: Order The Gansey Knitting Sourcebook today from the link here.
About the Author
Di Gilpin
Di Gilpin and Shelia Greenwell are knitwear designers and teachers based in Scotland. Di has worked for...