A Gansey Crochet Home

Gansey is typically associated with knitting, but now you can crochet Gansey designs that mimic the look of knit designs! The Gansey look originated from the Island of Guernsey over 400 years ago. Gansey sweaters were designed for fishermen who spent their days at sea, so they were knitted with tight textured stitches to ensure that the sweater was not only warm but water- and wind-resistant too. In A Gansey Crochet Home, you will find that each design is filled with texture and makes a perfect addition to any home. The book includes 10 fresh designs and includes both written instructions and charts.

Lena Skvagerson was born and raised in Sweden and moved to the United States in 2007. She learned to crochet and knit at age 5, made her first sweater at age 15, and created her first knitwear collection at age 17! Lena worked for a Scandinavian yarn and design company for 25 years. In 2014, she joined Annie’s as a full-time knit and crochet designer. Lena is lead designer for Annie’s exclusive pattern collection, Annie’s Signature Designs.