Traditional Dutch Ganseys for Children 4ply As with other hand-dyed yarns

As with other hand-dyed yarns

Lovely clustered flower design

They were shot in a version of the 'Rose' colourway

even though some of our models have an atypical look

Traditional Dutch Ganseys for Children 4ply As with other hand-dyed yarnsOver 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