{"product_id":"class-mini-gansey-sweater-linda-perry","title":"Everything Gansey: Knit Your Own Mini Sweater with Linda Perry (October 3, 2026)","description":"\u003cp\u003eJoin us to learn about the history and construction of British ganseys and get started on your own mini sweater! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is a single day workshop, \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaturday, October 3, 2026, from 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/b\u003e Registration closes \u003cb style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eTuesday, September 22\u003c\/b\u003e, as yarn is included with your registration and must be distributed in advance for the required homework.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eWe encourage you to register early! \u003c\/b\u003eClass size is intentionally limited to ensure plenty of individualized attention, and if you'll need your yarn shipped, registering early will help ensure you receive it with plenty of time to complete the prep work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover the rich tradition of British gansey knitting with Linda Perry while creating your own mini gansey sweater—a small-scale project designed to teach the essential techniques of this iconic fisherman’s garment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGanseys, worn by coastal communities over 100 years ago, are known for their distinctive construction, textured stitch patterns, and practical design. In this workshop, you’ll explore the history and regional characteristics of ganseys while learning the skills needed to knit one yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorking step-by-step, you’ll knit a mini gansey that showcases traditional construction methods. This approachable format allows you to focus on technique and structure without the time commitment of a full-sized sweater—while still gaining the knowledge and confidence to make one on your own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechniques covered include:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstanding gansey construction and traditional styling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReading charts and working textured stitch patterns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnitting in the round to create a seamless garment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShaping and working the yoke and upper sleeve detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnitting an underarm gusset\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreating welt ribbing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePicking up stitches for armholes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsing a three-needle bind-off\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy the end of class, you’ll have completed a substantial portion of your own \u003cstrong\u003emini gansey\u003c\/strong\u003e and developed a strong foundation in traditional gansey techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkill Level: Advanced Beginner \/ Intermediate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStudents should be comfortable with knitting and purling; casting on and binding off; ribbing; increasing and decreasing; knitting in the round; and reading motif charts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eMaterials: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eYarn and handouts are included with registration. Yarn is provided in advance so that you can start your homework. We'll be using \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.halcyonyarn.com\/products\/harrisville-highland-yarn-cone\" title=\"Harrisville Highland Wool Cones\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarrisville Highland 100% wool\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. When you register please indicate your color choice from one of the following by noting it in your order comment:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eWhite (0114080C)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eRed (0114550C)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eMustard (0114820C)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eLime (0114860)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eCornflower (0114360C)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eAegean (0114880C)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eMagenta (0114500C)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eIf you're local, you may pick up your yarn at the shop during regular business hours (Thursday \u0026amp; Friday, 10:00 am–5:00 pm; Saturday, 10:00 am–4:00 pm), or arrange for curbside pickup. If you'd prefer to have your yarn shipped, simply let us know when you register and we'll send you an invoice for postage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHomework: \u003c\/strong\u003ePlease plan for a little prep work before coming to class! You will need to complete some basic knitting from the bottom up in order to have your piece ready for the custom gansey part during the class. Here's what to plan for in advance:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCO 84 sts using circular needle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace marker for beginning of round\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJoin to work in the round, being careful not to twist sts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWork [K2, P2] ribbing for ¾\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContinue in stockinette stitch until piece measures 6\" from cast-on edge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeave live sts on needle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStudents will need to bring:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e16\" circular needles in US size 6 • \u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.halcyonyarn.com\/collections\/circular-knitting-needles\" title=\"Circular Knitting Needles\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eShop Circular Needles\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eSet of five short double-pointed needles (5\" or 6\") in US size 6 • \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.halcyonyarn.com\/collections\/double-point-knitting-needles\" title=\"Double Pointed Needles\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eShop DP Needles\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eIt will also be helpful to bring scissors, a ruler or tape measure, and stitch markers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eNote: Gauge is 5 sts = 1\" recommended needed US size 6, please adjust needle size accordingly to achieve gauge!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Georgia,serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e________________________________________________________\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Georgia, serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eSave when you learn at Halcyon Yarn!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Georgia,serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eStudents receive a 10% discount on the day of, and for two weeks following, your class. Our way of encouraging you to keep on making!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Georgia,serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eAfter registering you'll receive an email containing complete class details and policies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Halcyon Yarn Class Policies\" href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/11VUzJ3VemLuhXZ_3RH04XLeift-Dj2HY\/view\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Georgia, serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eSee all class policies, including cancellation information, here.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\" id=\"docs-internal-guid-38be373d-7fff-e4e7-b9c2-e27fed92d79d\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Georgia,serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Georgia,serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e_________________________________________________________\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Georgia,serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: italic; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Georgia, serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eArtist\/Instructor Bio:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\"\u003eA lifelong knitter and recent devotee of traditional British ganseys, Linda Perry has designed and knit more than twenty of the iconic sweaters to date. Her work is informed by in-depth research into the lives and culture of British fishermen circa 1850–1920. Travels to England and Scotland, along with visits to maritime museums along the coast, further deepened her passion for this textile tradition. With degrees in textiles and design, she has taught in higher education for over forty years. She is now retired and resides in Damariscotta.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Georgia,serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e___________________________________________________________\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Georgia,serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Georgia,serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: italic; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eAll classes are taught in-person at Halcyon Yarn, 12 School St., Bath, Maine, unless otherwise noted.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Georgia,serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Georgia,serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: italic; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eAccessibility:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Georgia,serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e There are no steps required to enter the store, classroom, or restroom. Parking is available on-site. If there’s anything we can do to assist you, please let us know in advance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; text-align: left;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.halcyonyarn.com\/collections\/classes-groups-events-fiber-art-calendar\" style=\"text-decoration: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Georgia,serif; color: #1155cc; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: italic; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: underline; -webkit-text-decoration-skip: none; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eLearn more about our classroom \u0026amp; see upcoming events here!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; text-align: left;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-family: Georgia, serif; color: rgb(64, 64, 64); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: italic; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eStudent discount is valid the day of, and two weeks after the class start date. 10% off is valid only on regularly stocked items and does not apply to the purchase of gift cards, clearance, or special order\/drop-shipped items. Discounts cannot be combined.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Halcyon Yarn","offers":[{"title":"Saturday • October 3 • 2026 (1:00 - 4:00)","offer_id":51854097252484,"sku":"CGLP1026","price":135.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0605\/4625\/2932\/files\/minigansey2.jpg?v=1785373147","url":"https:\/\/www.halcyonyarn.com\/products\/class-mini-gansey-sweater-linda-perry","provider":"Halcyon Yarn","version":"1.0","type":"link"}