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Visit Ancient Arts Yarns + Dye Studio - 607 Manitou Road SE, Calgary, Alberta

Visit Ancient Arts Yarns + Dye Studio - 607 Manitou Road SE, Calgary, Alberta

Visit Ancient Arts Yarns + Dye Studio - 607 Manitou Road SE, Calgary, Alberta

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King's Lynn Gansey Kits

Size: XS
Color: Oak
Oak
Au Naturel
Cypress
Denim 4
French Bordeaux
Heart
Irish Linen
Seven Seas
Woodlands

King's Lynn Gansey Kit
Pattern Design by Cheryl Toy
 
Order a Kit and save 10% - 15% off regular price
Each KIT includes the Pattern and the amount of Yarn required

 

Thoughts of the North Sea always conjure up pictures of the classic mariner’s sweater, the Gansey! I’ve always loved this hard-wearing, hard-working, well-engineered piece of the seafarer’s kit. Warm, well-fitted and practically waterproof, the traditional Gansey has been knitted in the same time-honored manner for a hundred years or more. The King’s Lynn Gansey turns to classic motifs – a six-stitch braid, a thermal stitch and simple flags – then adds a nod to our Canadian roots with a lyrical North Star cable. It is worked from the top down, beginning with shoulder straps. The sleeves are worked downward and a button-up collar is added during finishing.

The sample is shown in size Medium (100 cm / 39.25" at widest point of torso) and is modelled  with 8.5cm (3.25") of ease on both models. The sample is in Oak.

Finished Measurements:

  • Size XS is 80 cm / 31.5" and requires 5 skeins of yarn
  • Sizes S, M are 90 and 100 cm / 35.5" and 39.25"  and require 6 skeins of yarn.
  • Sizes L  is 110 cm / 43.25"  and requires 7 skeins of yarn.
  • Size XL, 2X  are 120 and 130 cm / 47.25"  and 51.25" and require 8 skeins of yarn.
  • Sizes 3X, 4X  are 140 and 150 cm / 55" and 59'” and require 9 skeins of yarn.
  • Size 5X is 160 cm / 63" and requires 10 skeins of yarn.

Recommended  Needle Size:
3.25 mm /US 3 32" Circular for body, 40" circular Magic Loop or DPNs for sleeves
Crochet hook 3.25mm / E-9 for provisional cast on

*Please note - Pattern updated Dec 13/23 - details can be found on the Pattern Errata page HERE

Colour Choices:   Kits are available in Oak, Au Natural, Cypress, Denim 4,  French Bordeaux, Heart, Irish Linen, Seven Seas, and Woodlands. 

Herlig DK
50% Viking Norway wool / 50% Fine Merino
100g/ 3.5 oz, 250m/273 yds
Gauge: 21 -24 st over 10 cm/ 4" on US 5-7 or 3.75 - 4.5mm 


In Stock Yarns:  We will pick and ship your in-stock yarn as soon as possible, within a few business days. Please note that if your order also includes dyed-to-order yarns you will need to allow up to 1 - 2 weeks for us to dye and ship your yarn.

Working with Hand Dyed Yarn:While we strive for consistency, due to the hand dye process variations may exist between (and with some colourways within) dye lots. Therefore it is important to order sufficient yarn for your project, and if a uniform result is preferred we suggest alternating skeins. We hope that you will value and appreciate the beautiful and unique creations of the hand dye process and are always happy to assist you in working with hand dyed yarns!

Ancient Arts Yarn can be purchased through several different options:

  • Place an order through this website
  • Come visit our store at 607 Manitou Road SE, Calgary, AB
  • Order over the phone at 403-454-5663
  • Visit a local yarn shop that stocks Ancient Arts Yarns. A list of shops can be found under the stockist menu above.

Need help choosing the right yarn for your next project? Including questions on:

  • Choosing the right yarn base
  • Colour choices
  • Calculating yarn requirements

Please contact us at 403-454-5663 or email us at sales@ancientartsfibre.com to get started.

Order Changes

If you need to make changes to your order before you receive a shipping notice, please don't hesitate to contact us. We'll do our best to accommodate any changes you need. We can be reached by email at sales@ancientartsfibre.com or phone at 403-454-5663.

Combining Orders

To save on shipping costs, you can combine your orders. To do so, please contact us by email at sales@ancientartsfibre.com or by phone at 403-454-5663. If your order has not yet shipped, we can combine it with another order and refund to you any shipping costs may be saved by combining.

Shipments to United States

  • Shipped by USPS or UPS
  • Please note that only USPS will deliver to US PO Boxes
  • Tracking numbers provided on all shipments
  • All brokerage and duty paid by Ancient Arts, you will incur no additional cost to receive your order

Shipments to Canada

  • Shipped by Canada Post, ICS Courier, Purolator and UPS
  • Please note that only Canada Post will deliver to PO Boxes
  • All brokerage and duty paid by Ancient Arts, you will incur no additional cost to receive your order

Shipments to International (Outside Canada & USA)

  • Shipped by USPS and Canada Post.
  • Tracking number available to most destinations
  • You are responsible for any additional brokerage, duties or taxes that may be incurred on import into your country. We cannot change or reduce the amount on your commercial invoice or change the description to gift.

We offer a 60-day return and exchange policy from the date of shipment. To be eligible for a return or exchange yarn must be in original condition with label intact and be scent and smoke-free. Please note that shipping fees are non-refundable. Refunds will be issued to the original payment method used for the purchase.

Please contact us by email at sales@ancientartsfibre.com or by phone at 403-454-5663 to arrange return.

Phone: 403-454-5663

Email: info@ancientartsfibre.com

Studio: 607 Manitou Road SE, Calgary, AB, Canada