Ganseys?

What is a Gansey? This BBC article describes a gansey as a hardwearing, hand knitted, woollen jumper which has been worn by fishermen around the coast of Britian for many years. My partner’s family is from Ireland and they call them Aran Island Sweaters. Back home in Newfoundland I’ve heard my grandmother just call them fisherman sweaters. … Continue reading Ganseys?