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Frangipani Authentic Guernsey Yarn
Big project-sized 500g cones in classic and modern shades
Pure British wool beginning with the sheep and carefully prepared at every step on through to you. This special 5-ply wool is spun and dyed in Yorkshire in the mills that have for generations been supplying the very best of British yarns. For years traditional knitting of ganseys, Guernseys, Cornish Knit-Frocks and all fisherman's sweaters has been part of British history. In past centuries, knitters have used this wool to produce wind and water resistant sweaters for their fishermen in the frigid north Atlantic. Today, a traditional gansey is a work of art that deserves the very best wool available. Plan on 2 cones for a single color adult sweater.
Smooth and resilient, this worsted-spun wool is also suitable for sport weight, DK, and Light-Worsted weight projects, using the appropriate needle size. It can be used for lighter weight fabrics, those which can carry cables and heavy textures, stranded color work, two-sided double knitting, and even lace! This is a substantial wool that is warm, has stability, and keeps its shape even when knit at larger gauge.
Important Info!! We carry Beth Brown Reinsel's Gansey Book and DVD's, and Beth's Patterns too. We still have many of the Wendy Gansey patterns, and some books on Gansey sweaters. Also, don't forget if you are unsure about a color, we will send you a clip--just ask.
Need more inspiration?? Don't have time to knit your own? Go meet our new friends at Flamborough Marine Ltd, where Lesley and Geoffrey Miller are enthusiastically keeping the Gansey culture alive! They graciously agreed to allow us to use their pictures, which you can see in the alternates above. Thank you Flamborough Marine! And the landscape photos are beautiful too.
More Colors coming soon! If you are interested in the colors in this section, please drop us a note and let us know. It will help us to bring in the colors you want. Look at these lovely colors:   
Need more inspiration?? Don't have time to knit your own? Go meet our new friends at Flamborough Marine Ltd, where Lesley and Geoffrey Miller are enthusiastically keeping the Gansey culture alive! They graciously agreed to allow us to use their pictures, which you can see in the alternates above. Thank you Flamborough Marine! And the landscape photos are beautiful too.
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Features
- 100% wool 5 ply worsted-spun from Britain
- 32 St & 36 rows = 4" on US 1.5-2.5 needles for traditional gansey gauge
- larger gauge 20 St = 4" on US 5-7 needles for DK or light worsted weight fabric
- use US 6-9 needles for lace
- 500g cone = about 1240 yards (1045m)
- Hand wash, short spin or roll in towels, dry flat and steam press, or dry clean (not machine washable)
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For a Gansey Jumper 
