Gansey Socks
by Beth-Brown Reinsel
This solid color sock begins with the classic Channel Island Cast-On. Starfish, diagonal lines, and vertical motifs meet at the baby cable on the back seam. The heel flap is constructed with the slip stitch pattern for longer wear. Intermediate. Women's medium, in two lengths; anklet or mid-calf. The gauge is 7 stitches/inch. Guernsey or firm sport weight yarn recommended.
Featured Techniques:
The Channel Island Cast-On, German Heel Turning Theory, Kitchener Stitch Â
by Beth-Brown Reinsel
This solid color sock begins with the classic Channel Island Cast-On. Starfish, diagonal lines, and vertical motifs meet at the baby cable on the back seam. The heel flap is constructed with the slip stitch pattern for longer wear. Intermediate. Women's medium, in two lengths; anklet or mid-calf. The gauge is 7 stitches/inch. Guernsey or firm sport weight yarn recommended.
Featured Techniques:
The Channel Island Cast-On, German Heel Turning Theory, Kitchener Stitch Â
Beth Brown Reinsel is an expert on Scandanavian and other traditional knitting techniques. All of her patterns include not only clear instructions but also charts, schematics, glossary and bibliography. Every pattern also contains mini technique lessons.
Gansey Socks by Beth-Brown Reinsel This solid color sock begins with the classic Channel Island Cast-On. Starfish, diagonal lines, and vertical motifs meet at the baby cable on the back seam. The heel flap is constructed with the slip stitch pattern for longer wear. I ntermediate. Women's medium, in two lengths; anklet or mid-calf. Guernsey or firm sport weight yarn recommended.
