A selection of completed projects.
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Wool: Frangipani, olive green.
Pattern: Sennen Cove, No.10 from ‘Cornish Guernseys and Knit-Frocks’ by Mary Wright.
Features: extra long sleeves, rolled neck, cable twists continuing over the shoulder.
‘The gansey that Alastair designed and knitted for me is a thing of beauty. Care was taken to ensure my measurements were correct and I was able to choose the design for the top section. Come the coldest days of winter, it will be the gansey that keeps me warm and cosy.’
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Wool: Blacker Yarns, Romney, maroon.
Pattern: based on photograph of Henry Freeman, lifeboatman of Whitby.
Features: boat neck, extra moss stitch diamonds.
‘My first gansey. It came out a little long in the body, but sometimes that’s useful. I wear it so often!’
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Wool: Blacker Yarns, Romney, black turquoise.
Pattern: Bespoke design based on diamonds and trellises, moss stitch diamonds.
Features: Shoulder strap continuing down sleeve.
‘My gansey works equally well whether I'm camping or at work, and at all places in between. It's remarkably warm, and the design on the top section has a beautiful texture. The fact that I was able to choose all the parts of the pattern, as well as the colour and shape of the gansey means that it's completely unique.’
If you would like your own unique, tailored hand-knitted gansey, do get in touch.