Traditional Dutch Ganseys for Children Handmade the accompanying patterns offer the

the accompanying patterns offer the chance to try out new stitch patterns and techniques while creating a collection of beautiful garments and accessories that go far beyond typical "beginner's" projects

4mm (G) - 5mm (H)

Only one colour is worked at a time

It is gorgeous to wear or framed as a piece of art

Traditional Dutch Ganseys for Children Handmade the accompanying patterns offer theOver 40 adaptable sweaters to knit for your little ones, based on the classic, minimal and quietly stunning jumpers of Dutch fishermen. From around 1875 to 1950, Dutch fishermen wore sweaters with characteristic knit and purl stitch patterns, sometimes cable. These jerseys, known as ganseys, became an intrinsic part of the identity of the Dutchmen who wore them. Many of the children in these fishing families wore ganseys too, and numerous photos have