
	Where results make sense

Topic: Aran sweater

Related Topics

Knitting

Berlin wool work

Worsted

Wool

Needlepoint

Woolen

Canvas work

Angora rabbit

Weaving

Angora wool

Tweed

Angora goat

Golden Fleece

British Wool Marketing Board

In the News (Wed 2 Dec 09)

Northern Trust

Marvin Harrison

Peter Chernin

Gary Locke

Match Play

Penelope Cruz

Mickey Rourke

AR Rahman

Danny Boyle

Hugh Jackman

	Aran sweater - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Aran sweater, which takes its name from the Aran Islands, is a type of sweater popular in the fishing villages on and islands off the west coast of Ireland.
		The sweater is usually sold as a "fisherman sweater", indicating that the sweater was traditionally used by the island's famous fishermen.
		Again some doubt the idea that the sweater was used by fishermen and argue that the sweater, which is quite thick and stiff, would probably restrict the movements of a fisherman.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Aran_sweater (784 words)

	The Aran Sweater
		The Aran sweater, an emblem of both the Aran islands and, indeed, of Ireland itself, is a unique fusion of art and practicality.
		The events from which the modern Aran arose from the ashes of earlier and less intricate designs are often debated, but it is reasonable to assume that at least one circumstance had a profound effect on the Aran's evolution.
		Aran women had always been knitting fisherman’s jerseys, or 'ganseys', as islanders call them, to help their husbands and families weather the often-treacherous island conditions.
	www.galway1.ie /faq/sweater.htm (617 words)

	Aran - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Aran, a historical region that is a part of modern Republic of Azerbaijan (Caucasia)
		Aran va Bidgol is a city in Isfahan province, Iran
		Aran sweater, a sweater manufacutered famously in Ireland
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Aran (164 words)

	Clan Aran Sweaters
		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.
		The sweaters were, and remain, a reflection of the lives of the knitters, and their families.
		The Zig Zag Stitch, a half diamond, is often used in the Aran Sweaters, and popularly represents the twisting cliff paths on the islands.
	clanarans.com /ca/catalog/clanaran_history_sweats.php (671 words)

	An Irish yarn
		The Aran sweater, or geansais (gansey) as they were once called, are made of bainin (pronounced baw-neen), the untreated white sheep's wool, and feature symbolic embossed patterns and designs.
		Sweaters that are jet fl aren't authentic Aran sweaters because the oil has been stripped from the wool to absorb dye.
		Here, the sweater on the left is an authentic Aran sweater made of "fl" wool while the sweater on the right is made in the Aran style of fl dyed merino wool.
	www.recordonline.com /archive/2003/03/16/bz16.htm (1491 words)

	Aran Isle Sweaters - how a dropped stitch gave rise to a popular myth. - World Cultures European
		The first Aran sweaters or geansaís (ganseys) as the islanders called them, made their debut on young island boys in the late 1920s and early 1930s.
		The other difference between an authentic Aran and other intricately-knit sweaters is in the meaning of the stitches and the stitches themselves: The names of the traditional stitches write their own poem: flberry, diamond, honeycomb, moss, lobster claw, ladder, plait, bobble, link, basketweave, tree of life.
		A few years later she visited the Aran Islands for the first time and through a friend, the artist Elizabeth Rivers, was put in touch with the local knitters and started to buy from them.
	www.irishcultureandcustoms.com /AEmblem/Sweaters.html (2963 words)

	Lize's Country Store - Aran Woollens, handmade from Ireland, knitted in a traditional Irish pattern. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		The Aran Wool Scarf is a hand knitted traditional Aran (honeycomb) pattern with a fringe effect at the end.
		This Aran Sweater is especially made for the modern men who likes to wear an Aran Sweater not only in the winter but longer in to the season.
		It is a traditional sweater with the Aran pattern, it is hand knitted but in a lighter form, so you can wear the sweater also inside.
	www.lizescountrystore.com /aran.html (475 words)

	Aran Islands/ Aran Sweater
		The Aran Islands lie on the most westerly edge of Europe across the mouth of Galway Bay.
		From those early scholars and other interested parties who made the often precarious pilgrimage from the quays of Galway out into the Atlantic there are many vivid descriptions and detailed accounts of the life and customs of the islands in pre-photographic days.
		The island's most enduring symbol, the white, heavily patterned, hand-knit fisherman's 'traditional Aran' sweater, is not featured.
	www.irelandseye.com /aarticles/travel/nature/aran/aran.shtm (308 words)

	The Aran Sweater - Evolution
		To understand the complexity of some of the early sweaters is to realise that they were often composed of horizontal lines of some 400 stitches in rough homespun wool in which 12 stitches or 20 rows made up roughly one inch.
		Through her friend Elizabeth Rivers, an artist who had come to live on Inishmore in 1935 she was put in touch with the best knitters in the area, mostly in the west of the island, and started to buy from them.
		In the richly detailed effects of this sweater, Kiewe perceived aesthetic links with early Celtic art which led to a misleading and persistent belief that the sweaters were centuries old.
	www.irelandseye.com /irish/traditional/craft/aran/evolution.shtm (490 words)

	Lambswool and cotton jerseys, cardigans and slipovers from the knitwear specialist - Wool Overs (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		The Aran sweater takes its name from the islands from where it originated, untold generations ago.
		It therefore seems remarkable that the Islands are famous worldwide for a simple item of clothing - the Aran sweater - and for the impact this ancient wool sweater has had on the clothing world.
		It is hard to think of any sweater that is more instantly recognisable than the Aran sweater; it intricately woven patterns and handmade ruggedness are unmistakably Aran.
	www.woolovers.com /shop/aran_sweater.asp (384 words)

	Aran Sweater
		Aran Knitting for Beginners, by Grandma on the Mountain
		I have been knitting this same sweater for family members and myself for years.
		The adult sweater pattern comes in sizes 32-42 and can be made even larger by the addition of Irish Moss stitches at the sides.
	www.aranknits.com /aran.htm (265 words)

	Aran Sweater
		An Aran pullover in chest sizes 32, 34, 36, 38.
		The style is suitable for a woman, a man (size small), or a teen-ager.
		Sweater Back: Using # 5 needles cast on 98 (104, 110, 116) sts.
	www.knitting-crochet.com /aranswekni.html (864 words)

	knitty.com
		She went out and got a bagful of yarn and, for her first project, chose to make a fl mohair sweater with a big pink intarsia flower knitted on the front [obviously Zena was already familiar with Lesson #1].
		I had finished the sweater, but was sadly disappointed when I put it on – it was bunchy, it was skinny, it was tight around the bottom.
		The seams weren't that hard to undo, and since the sweater was damp from washing the wool wasn't kinky at all.
	www.knitty.com /ISSUEfall02/FEATaranadv.html (1718 words)

	Aran Knitting for Beginners
		The kits contain my Aran knitting for Beginners book and my 100% pure wool in a lovely off white that is traditional in Aran knitting.
		A beautiful Aran pattern so you can put your new skills to work making a garment you will be proud to show off.
		It is as close to the yarns used in traditional Aran knitting as I have found, and comes in a creamy off white color.
	www.aranknits.com (610 words)

	History of the Aran sweater in Ireland. A knitwear kistory. Woolwear for everyone (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		he aran sweater originated in the islands and fishing villages on the West coast of Ireland.
		Originally sweaters were knitted using un-scoured wool that retained its natural greases making the garments more waterproof.
		It was the fisherman's wives who knitted the sweaters, their skills inspired by their husbands work and the Atlantic environment in which they lived.
	www.sweaters.org /history.html (307 words)

	Amazon.com: Aran Knitting: Books: Alice Starmore (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Arans are not ancient, and--contrary to popular legend--they were not developed as fishermen's garments.
		Here she sets off to examine aran knitting, its origins and history, and the techniques used to produce the richly cabled sweaters that are enjoying a renewed popularity among today's knitters.
		This book can be enjoyed on three levels: as a history of aran knitting, as a complete 14-lesson workshop on knitting aran patterns from charts, or as a collection of Starmore's original sweater, cap, and shawl designs, including full instructions and charted patterns.
	www.amazon.com /exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/1883010330?v=glance (1401 words)

	eBay - aran craft sweater, Knitting, Crocheting items on eBay.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		knitting pattern babys aran sweaters ect jarol e1108
		Baby Aran V Neck Sweater in baby cotton DK.
		Hangfield Knit 12 Patterns Aran Sweater Skirt Vest
	search-desc.ebay.com /search/search.dll?query=aran+craft+sweater&... (423 words)

	Aran Sweater Market
		The Aran Sweater takes its name from the set of islands where it originated many generations ago, off the West coast of Ireland.
		This Aran Sweater Market website gives you an opportunity to choose from a wide range of variations on the traditional Aran Theme.
		Choose from our wide selection of sweaters, cardigans, hats and scarves, in contemporary designs for men women and children.
	www.aransweatermarket.com (161 words)

	The Aran Sweater at O'Máille Galway Ireland
		The Aran Sweater is the most popular item sold at our store.
		Oiled, unbleached wool is homespun and knitted by the island womenfolk, to create warm and enduring garments, to protect against the harsh Atlantic conditions.
		The patterns incorporated in traditional Aran hand knitting have been handed down from mother to daughter for generations.
	www.omaille.com /sweaters (174 words)

	Aran Patterns Page 6 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Includes seven Arans for women and men (the cropped Aran on the cover fetures interesting horseshoe cables with bobbles), some nice Fair Isle and intarsia designs, two cute boleros (one in angora and one in fisherman's rib), plus several adorable sweaters for kids (penguins, dalmation, smiley face) and lots more.
		Includes this Aran cardigan with large cables on a seed stitch background, a pretty lace cardigan with zig zag cable ribbing, plus summer weight sweaters in cottons.
		Nice issue with several Arans: crop cardigan with ribbed Celtic cables; pullover with horseshoe cables, tailored cardigan with cable accents, plus beautiful lace sweaters for a wedding party, and lots more.
	www.vintageknits.com /aran6.html (692 words)

	Clan Aran Sweaters
		Our hand knit Aran sweaters provide you with a precious heirloom to be passed on to your children,
		off the west coast of Ireland, where the tradition of the Aran sweater has survived for hundreds of years.
		unique hand knit Aran sweater will be a sign of pride in your Irish heritage.
	www.clanarans.com /ca/catalog (250 words)

	FLAK Knitalong
		This knitalong is inspired by the Son of Aran knitalong that the Aranknit list did about six years ago.
		List Mom Janet Szabo designed a top-down Aran sweater, and as each section of her sweater was completed, she posted the instructions to the list so that participants could follow along.
		If you have questions of a general nature about knitting Aran sweaters, you are encouraged to ask them of the people on the FLAK list.
	www.bigskyknitting.com /FLAK/knitalong.html (388 words)

	Aran Sweater - Compare Prices, Reviews and Buy at NexTag - Price - Review
		related searches:aran sweater pattern,aran pet carrier,sweater,cardigan sweater,sweater vest,sweater boot,crochet sweater,volcom sweaters,hanger sweater,irish sweater,norwegian sweater,men's sweater,ski sweater,chenille sweater,duster sweater,tunic sweater,angora sweater,zipper and sweaters,sweater clips,sweater chest
		Patterns for Guernseys, Jerseys, and Arans; Fishermen's Sweaters from the British...
		Knit in a rich blend of traditional stitches, this versatile sweater has front pockets and full front zip.
	www.nextag.com /aran-sweater/search-html (318 words)

	Aran Sweater organic fleece wool sweaters, knitwear wool clothing & knitwear (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Aran Sweater organic fleece wool sweaters, knitwear wool clothing & knitwear
		Ecowool is based at Sheepworld, New Zealand's showcase for sheep farming and wool production.
		We are proud suppliers of top quality ecowool and Bowron sheepskin rugs, wool underblankets and duvets, natural sheepskin clothing and footwear, premium knitwear, mohair wool throw rugs and natural skincare.
	www.ecowool.com /product/1628 (375 words)

	Aran Sweater Design (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Now titled Aran Sweater Design, this 180-page book is THE comprehensive reference guide for any knitter who has ever wanted to make an Aran sweater.
		This book will show you how to choose cables that look good together, how to lay out a combination of cables on a sweater, and give you detailed instructions for knitting that sweater in a variety of styles—dropped-shoulder, peasant-sleeve, set-in sleeve, raglan sleeve, or vest.
		All artwork and printed matter displayed on this website is protected by copyrights and may not be copied or reproduced in any form without the written permission of Janet Szabo and Big Sky Knitting Designs.
	www.bigskyknitting.com /aranbook.html (187 words)

	O'Maille - Irish aran sweater knitwear from Galway Ireland
		O'Maille - Irish aran sweater knitwear from Galway Ireland
		Our store is famous for its selection of the highest quality, handknitted traditional Aran sweaters, made by Ireland’s best and most creative knitters.
		The Ó’Máille Family has been selling the best quality Aran sweaters in Ireland since 1938.
	www.omaille.com (116 words)

	Aran Sweaters - Machine Knit Aran Cardigan with Round Collar
		Aran Sweaters - Machine Knit Aran Cardigan with Round Collar
		Aran Sweaters >> Machine Knits >> Machine knit Aran sweater, cardigan with round collar
		Machine knit Aran sweater, cardigan with round collar.
	www.standun.com /aran-sweaters/cardigans2.html (126 words)

	Aran Sweater Mens Polo Turtleneck and Crewneck Irish Aran Wool by Fuzziwuzzi Knitwear
		Aran Sweater Mens Polo Turtleneck and Crewneck Irish Aran Wool by Fuzziwuzzi Knitwear
		Handmade sweater made in a polo turtleneck or crewneck finish.
		Color available is Natural Cream and is made from 100% Irish Aran Wool handmade in plain stocking stitch with traditional ribbing and deep polo/turtleneck or crewneck style.
	fuzziwuzzi.com /aran.htm (63 words)

Try your search on: Qwika (all wikis)