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Aran jumpers.. are you cool enough for them?
Sunday, 27 January 2013
So you think that Aran cable-knit jumpers aren't cool?
So, you've changed your mind and now want to rush out to buy your own (or ask your gran to knit you one, or find a vintage example). A classic fisherman's sweater named after the Aran Islands off the west coast of Ireland, these jumpers are knitted with traditional cable, diamond, zig-zag and honeycomb stitch patterns influenced by the world in which they were made.
Traditional knitwear is going through a renaissance and you can recreate the look easily. Most of these sweaters are not genuine Arans, but all are influenced by the design. I have stuck to cream and white, but coloured cable knits are not hard to find.
Labels:
Aran,
cable knit,
knitwear
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As an Irishman, I say forget these fakes.
ReplyDeleteGo to Ireland and get the real thing.
Available in several price ranges, depending if factory made or knitted by one woman who signs her name to the label.
Hear, hear Laurence - thanks. GF.
ReplyDeletePhoto credits?
ReplyDeleteSorry I don't know who to credit the first two images to - if you know please tell me.
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