Cape Ann Gansey and Guernsey Knitting Retreat

Cape Ann Knitting Retreat
sponsored by COUNTRYWOOL

updated March 15, 2013

0 spots open

NORTH ATLANTIC GANSEY and GUERNSEY
KNITS

April 17 & 18, 2013

32 Long Beach
Rockport, MA

9-9 Wednesday and 9-5 Thursday

The designs we will be knitting all include hats!
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Whitby Gansey
Seagull Gansey
JR's Gansey
Gansey Tunic

Knit on on the North Shore of Massachusetts
with us this April!

We will explore traditional knit/purl sweater and hat designs
long practiced by North Atlantic knitting communities.

Long Beach stretches out in front of our cottage,
inviting you for a stroll.

Spend time chatting, knitting, relaxing

and learning with others in a supportive atmosphere. Breakfast and lunch included both days!

DISCUSSION TOPICS

history of English, Dutch, French and Scottish Gansey and Guernsey Sweaters
channel island cast on
gussets for better fit and wear
seamless sweater construction
garter stitch neck and shoulder finsihes
color analysis for personal sweater making
shapes analysis for personal sweater sizing

SEAGULL GANSEY SWEATER adult sizes	WHITBY GANSEY SWEATER adult sizes
Diamonds and Fields Hat Gansey Hat Seagull Hat
WEE SEAGULL GANSEY SWEATER & HAT kid's sizes JR'S GANSEY SWEATER kids sizes	GANSEY TUNIC adult sizes

click here for SUPPLIES NEEDED

$275 for 2 days
includes

our own beach!
breakfast, lunch, snacks and beverages
wine and cheese party Wednesday night!
unlimited help
beginning knitters are cheerfully welcome!
8 patterns!
in depth discussions

Want to come?
1. You may pay online with a credit card

OR

2. Send a check/money order

Countrywool
59 Spring Road
Hudson NY 12534

refund policy details...

because of non-refundable cottage rental fees, no money refunds can be made.
If you have to miss the event, we will send you all the patterns and a Guersey hat kit!

Need a place to stay?
We love the VISTA MOTEL for comfort
and the CAPE ANN MOTOR INN for the view.
Want a big living room to knit in with a fire in the evenings?
Try the BLUE SHUTTERS BEACHSIDE INN

The CAPE ANN MOTOR INN is 300 steps from our retreat cottage, so you can park once and walk!

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Countrywool Weekend Retreats 2013
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Cape Ann GANSEY AND GUERSEY KNITS
Long Beach, Rockport, MA April 17 & 18, 2013

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