These socks and mitts are designed using motifs inspired by traditional fishermen’s ganseys. Also known as guernseys, these hardwearing, woollen jumpers have been worn by fishermen around the coast of Britain for more than a century.
They are knit in one piece, with underarm gussets to ensure a good fit; techniques that easily translate into sock and mitt designs. The stitch patterns that Jane has chosen – diamonds, cables and ropes – are amongst those that symbolise the everyday things in the fisherfolk’s lives.
These unisex socks will make an interesting project for a reasonably experienced knitter who is comfortable knitting in the round.