Ganseys are perennially-popular handknit sweaters, and for good reason. They’re unapologetically cozy, often knit in thick, warm yarns with durable hems and seams, and they’re covered in gorgeous textured patterning. What’s not to love? While the picturesque story-book origin stories of the gansey (for example, the idea that the unique patterning helped to identify bodies lost at sea) are mostly fiction, they’re absolutely evocative of a blustery day by the sea on the British Isles. Plus, they’re really fun and rewarding to knit! This month, we’re focusing on all the things you can do with just knit and purl stitches;…
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