Knitting Ganseys, Revised and Updated - 2nd Edition by Beth Brown-Reinsel (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

Originally released in 1993, Beth Brown-Reinsel's bestseller, Knitting Ganseys, is a classic in the hearts of traditional and modern knitters alike, bringing this historic tradition to your needles for 25 years! This completely revised and update version of the perennial bestseller includes 100% new photography, new patterns, and more!

This special edition celebrates with new patterns for sweaters in the traditional gansey style as well as new explorations of modern gansey-inspired patterns. Full-color, step-by-step photography walks you through a variety of traditional gansey techniques and construction methods, plus contemporary sources for traditional gansey yarns are shared, making this as vital to your knitting library as the original.

Review Quotes

"There's nothing quite so daunting for knitters as tackling a traditional English-Scottish cabled-patterned sweater from scratch for the first time. Fortunately, Brown-Reinsel has thoroughly updated her ultimate knitter's guide to ganseys (distinguished from Aran sweaters because of their Irish heritage and early-twentieth century roots, among other elements), first published 25 years ago. Several of the nine patterns are new, as is the plethora of color photographs that accompany each pattern as well as the stitches, techniques, and swatches that require visual explanation. Brown-Reinsel's fans won't be surprised by her exquisite attention to detail." Booklist, starred review

About the Author

Beth Brown-Reinsel has been teaching historic knitting techniques throughout North America for around three decades. She has also taught extensively in New Zealand and Europe. Encouraging the education and creativity of knitters is her main objective. She has produced three DVDs, more than thirty workshops, and many patterns, which are all created to expand knitters' skills and understanding of their beloved craft. Beth lives in Vermont and loves winter! Learn more about her workshops, patterns, tools, and kits at www.knittingtraditions.com.