#aran sweater

[daddies-in-wool]

[ihavethemangoes]

So I’ve been researching Aran knitting right. For funsies. Except what do you mean it’s not that old. They started knitting on the islands in like the 1890’s ?? Literally the only evidence the patterns are older than that is this one random guy who went lol cables kinda look like Celtic knots so these designs are toooootally ancient guys. And then a bunch of textile historians called him a LIAR.

There’s also very little evidence supporting the clan unique knitting patterns. Like there’s a really good chance that’s just a marketing scheme. Also the whole thing where they identified sailors by the sweater that washed up? Also lies. Sailor’s sweaters were relatively simple and the myth came from this one play where a guy was identified from his socks BY THE PERSON WHO KNIT THE SOCKS. Like yeah if your family member knit your sweater they’ll be able to identify who it belonged to. Literally had nothing to do with Aran knitting either.

There’s such a high demand for fiber and sweaters too that most of the sweaters are made on the mainland with knitting looms (no shade to knitting machines but they heavily imply the sweaters are made by hand). Straight up not enough sheep on the islands to keep up with production. At this point I’m just hoping the wool I bought is ACTUALLY from Kerry Woolen Mills like they said it is.

I understand we’re lying for profit but please I was looking forward to some textile history (although I am still intrigued). If y’all want to read more the Wikipedia page has lots of good sources, I’d just recommend avoiding the Aran sweater market because they’re the ones selling the sweaters.

[icterid-rubus]

A complete panic knit for my friend. I started to think about what would happen if we had another 18° winter and so pumped out this hardy, if unpractical, sweater. It’s non-superwash wool, but I figure it’s better to have as an option on a really cold day than not. I finished it off with some little bone buttons that I love so much.

[lady-winter-ukraine]

Me and my new friend soft cosy sweater 🤗❤️

[ivypreppy]

[bdsmsub67]

Inis Meáin Knitting Company - Cashmere Aran Sweater

Inspired by the highly decorated styles once prized as Sunday Best formal wear on the Island, the Inis Meáin signature cable knit Cashmere Aran Sweater combines luxury with heritage. Subtle donegal-flecked yarns elevate classic colours for design distinction while offering maximum wearability. This mid-weight Aran Sweater Crew Neck creates warmth while maintaining breathability and soft feel for ultimate comfort. Crafted with super-premium Cashmere and Merino yarn from Italian heritage producer, Filati Biagioli Modesto, made to the highest European environmental standards using only organic dyes.

[loveshetlands]

[apparentlyautistick]

so.. i made an Irish Miku.. yeah with an Aran headscarf… yeah