Ganseys are sweaters that developed in 19th-century England as hard-wearing garments for hard-working fisherman. Characterized by their dense, dark yarns, rich pattern combinations,and dropped shoulders, these simple square garments provide the modern knitter with a template for a wide variety of classic designs. Detailed, step-by-step line drawings and photographs, sidebars, and formulas help the reader build a foundation of skills. Pattern graphs and instructions for six of the author's own designs are included.

"Includes some amazing knitting information not found in many places, such as the Channel Island and knotted cast ons. This is the first place I have ever seen three ways of working a right twist, 2 st cable with a full explanation of the differences of each."—Knit Together

Paperbound, 8 1/2 x 9, 160 pages, black and white photographs throughout, ISBN 10: 0-934026-85-8 ISBN 13: 978-0-934026-85-7