Theres cable, moss, honeycomb, blackberry, diamond and basket, as some of the most. The classic diamond stitch, one of the most popular stitches on the original hand knit irish sweaters, wishes the wearer wealth and success, while. Its not a pattern book, exactly, but a history and reference book on aran knitting. Aran sweater market the home of irish aran sweaters. Inside you will find a short history of the aran islands, and a concise overview of the history of aran knitting and its patterns. The history of the aran sweater the sweatershop, ireland. Aran crafts is the biggest knitwear manufacturer in ireland, its a modern company with a young, energetic workforce. The aran islands lie on the most westerly edge of europe, across the mouth of galway bay. We are the largest aran sweater and jacket producer in the world. The definitive history of the aran sweater shamrock craic. Arans communicate warmth, comfort and a sense of home, which people the world over continue to respond to, even though the connection to our rocky outcroppings in the atlantic ocean may be long forgotten. The aran sweater is the most popular item sold at our store. This digital collection features seven irish inspired knitting patterns from oversized sweaters to pullovers to coats. From the 1950s until now, you can find many photos of iconic men and women wearing the aran sweater, from pablo picasso to grace kelly to steve mcqueen to alexa chung.
The origins of the aran sweater lovecrafts, loveknittings new. Ladies sweaters, cable knit, cardigans aran sweater market. This sweater is also known as the original aran sweater. A lot of misinformation surrounds the history of aran knitting it is a wonderful craft, but not as ancient a one as many people believe. Irish knitting patterns and kits, aran stitch patterns. Sign up for our exclusive offers, promos and contests. John millington synge spent five summers on the islands at the behest of william butler yeats, and his 1907 book, the aran islands is a. The book is a little bit of a letdown if you compare it with other books on the same subject. Irish aran knitting is a living tradition with a worldwide reach.
A to z featured items newest items bestselling alphabetical. Lets step back in time and take a look at key events which make the aran sweater the iconic fashion statement of today. We provide enough aran wool to create your perfectly sized sweater. Apr 12, 2020 irish knitting is synonymous with the history of aran knitting and aran sweaters. The complete book of traditional aran knitting hollingworth, shelagh on. Then, the author introduces the yarn, the tools and the techniques used in creating an aran sweater.
The author of many knitting classics, alice starmore is internationally renowned as a knitwear designer and an expert on knitting technique. How to wear an aran sweater introduction to the aran sweater. The aran sweater was born of this environment, passed down from generation to generation, and has since become the ultimate symbol of irish clan heritage. Aran knit crew ladies sweater is the traditional crew neck aran sweater, this was the original design of the aran sweater and can be traced back through history books. Then, in 1950, grace kelly was photographed wearing a chunky aran knit, and the rest, as they say, is history.
Make your very own irish fisherman sweater with our easy to follow guide and informative kit. For example, a typical aran sweater will have over 100,000 stitches, and may take several months to finish. The aran sweater, also known as a fisherman irish sweater, the famous original since 1892. In this guide, she presents a fascinating history of aran knitting and an analysis of the traditional style. History of the irish fisherman sweater saint patricks guild. Every stitch tells a story, rich in symbolism and island folklore. Having just returned from an amazing 2 day trip to the islands i was eager to read this remarkable little book that had been recommended to me by one of the islanders. Aran knitting patterns, irish sweater pattern aran. But it is a case of buyer beware, as not all aran is created equal. Owning an aran sweater will add not just any sweater to your collection, but a sweater that is rich in history and.
Aran isle sweaters how a dropped stitch gave rise to a. In this guide, she presents a fascinating history of aran knitting and an analysis of the traditional style, in addition to a complete workshop in technique, pattern, and design. The first aran sweater patterns were published by patons of england in the 1940s. Many famous people have donned our favorite sweater including marilyn monroe, steve mc queen, elvis and gwyneth paltrow. M synge is a remarkable and insightful read of life on the aran islands from 1898 to 1903. This icon of irish design has its roots in galway bay at the edge of the atlantic. The origins of the aran sweater lovecrafts, loveknittings. Oct 18, 2008 aran sweaters, hats and scarves are a popular purchase in ireland, with their fascinating history and intricate patterns. Excellent patterns, good history, lots of extra helps regarding knitting in general.
Popularity was growing and when grace kelly appeared in vogue wearing an aran sweater in 1950, worldwide fame was inevitable. Baby aran contemporary sweaters patterns for sale ebay. The more likely explanation is that aran knitters were inspired by. The stitches that create the aran knitting patterns are complex and the knitted goods are timeconsuming to create. The aran sweater market, the famous original since 1892. The fisherman sweater is a style of sweater that takes its name from the aran islands off the west coast of ireland. Fishing and farming are the main industries on these islands and there is a great need for warm, protective clothing. Vogue magazine carried articles on the garment in the 1950s, and jumper exports from the west of ireland to the united states began in the early 1950s. Aran knitting patterns, irish sweater pattern aran sweater. This type of sweater is more commonly referred to as a fisherman sweater. History of knitting in ireland encompasses the intricate patterns that were created on the aran islands. Clan knitting patterns and kits, aran sweater patterns glenaran.
Aran crafts authentic collection of irish aran sweaters. Its an extremely valuable article of clothing because of its history, tradition, comfort, warmth and flexibility. The iconic aran sweater takes its name from the trio of islands at irelands most westerly point, just off the coast of county galway. The history of the aran sweater origin of the aran sweater.
The planned book was a major, multifaceted undertaking a complete stepbystep howto workshop on knitting cables, including a dramatic new step. Aran sweaters are highly soughtafter, and still, make quite a fashion statement many years. Aran sweater market the famous original since 1892 buy direct from the home of the aran sweater. Aran knitting can be traced back to the book of kells, where a picture of an aran island sweater is depicted meaning aran island sweaters style clothing was established before c. N ow you can enjoy the deep satisfaction of knitting your very own clan sweater for all the family with our clanaran knitting patterns. The history of the aran sweater blarney woollen mills. The iconic aran sweater takes its name from the trio of islands at irelands most westerly point, just off the coast of county galway every stitch tells a story, rich in symbolism and island folklore. There is even a claim that aran stitch patterns appear in the book of kells.
In the early 1900s, the aran islands are the place to be. May 17, 2014 aran sweaters are one of the most soughtafter knitting patterns. Home history 9 things you need to know about the aran sweater. The classic diamond stitch, one of the most popular stitches on the original hand knit irish aran sweaters, wishes the wearer wealth and success.
Jumper patterns were zealously guarded and kept within the same clan throughout the generations. From a local treasure to a world icon in the 1930s dr. Muriel gahan helped to open the country store a brick and mortar hub in dublin responsible for. To find the ancestor of the aran sweater, we travel not to the windswept aran islands of galway bay, but 400 miles southeast to the channel islands, and guernsey in particular. Vawn corrigan explores how the aran knit became so iconic. The first known example of aran knitting appeared in the 1930s. In the 1940s, the first aran sweater knitting patterns were published by patons of england, ensuring the design could be enjoyed across the channel. These types of fisherman sweaters are usually cream in color.
A short history of the aran sweater the irish store. Galway was the first to export the aran sweater to the usa. A myth about the aran sweater is that the stitches are linked to family names the legend has it that. The definitive guide to the everpopular irish aran sweater, starmores highly sought after book returns in a revised and expanded version. Designer and author lene holme samsoes patterns express her joy in knitting and embody a sometimes delicate, but always fashionably ladylike approach. Learn a bit of knitting history and discover our perfect pattern inspiration. Each knitting pattern comes in a word document complete with the meaning of the aran stitches, stitch glossary and instructions.
Outstanding book for authentic aran sweater knitting. In the 1950s, an edition of vogue magazine created interest in the sweater and this led to a global demand for the fashionable aran sweater. A brief history of the aran islands claddagh design. Often known as a fisherman sweater, they are distinguished by their use of complex textured stitch patterns, several of which are combined in the creation of a single garment. Essentially feminine knits features a collection of 25 musthave garments and accessories for every occasion, casual to dressy. Whether handmade or machinemade, what all aran jumpers have in common are the stitches used in the knitting. The first commercially available aran knitting patterns were published in the 1940s by patons of england. West end knitwear is conscious of its roots in the past. The author does explains the maths involved,but it is finished within 4 pages. A typical fishermans sweater is a bulky garment with cable patterns on the chest.
Celebrate the beautiful world of aran knitting and classic cables in this irish knits. Aran is a style of sweater that takes its name from the aran islands off the west coast of ireland. So if you want some old aran sweater patterns,that are sure shot without any mistakes, go ahead with this book. Overall, the significance of the aran sweater and its history cant be denied. Aran sweaters were borned from life at the edge of the atlantic ocean off galway bay.
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