Irish Luxury Hand Made Woolen Designs

Irish Luxury Hand Made Woolen Designs I am a dedicated Lover of all things wool. I have 40 years experience in designing Chrochet+ knitting

Beautiful Christening Sets,I can Chrochet Any Style that You Wish, Contact me to discuss your requirements.
01/07/2023

Beautiful Christening Sets,I can Chrochet Any Style that You Wish, Contact me to discuss your requirements.

Personalized Just Ask Any Design any Colour any Occasion
30/06/2023

Personalized Just Ask Any Design any Colour any Occasion

Personalized Blankets
30/06/2023

Personalized Blankets

Aran Hand Knitted
30/06/2023

Aran Hand Knitted

His And Hers all Patterns and Colours Available
30/06/2023

His And Hers all Patterns and Colours Available

Patch Work Throws
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Patch Work Throws

Christening Blankets🥰
30/06/2023

Christening Blankets🥰

Kids Hand Knitted Sets
30/06/2023

Kids Hand Knitted Sets

History of the Aran SweaterThe Aran Islands lie on the most westerly edge of Europe, across the mouth of Galway Bay. Fis...
30/06/2023

History of the Aran Sweater

The Aran Islands lie on the most westerly edge of Europe, across the mouth of Galway Bay. Fishing and farming are the main industries on these islands and there is a great need for warm, protective clothing.

Oiled, unbleached wool is homespun and knitted by the island womenfolk, to create warm and enduring garments, to protect against the harsh Atlantic conditions.

Aran Stitches
The patterns incorporated in traditional Aran hand knitting have been handed down from mother to daughter for generations. These knitting designs symbolize the daily life of the islanders, their remote surroundings, and their religious beliefs. Each garment incorporates stitches representing age-old Irish traditions and culture.

Aran sweater designs are rich in symbolism. Some examples follow:

Cable stitches represent fishing ropes.
The plaited cable stitch evokes the powerful imagery of the interweaving of family life.
Moss stitches represent the rich and abundant growth of the mossy soil.
Diamond stitches signify the shape of the fishing net mesh, a symbol of wealth and success.
Honeycomb stitches represent the rewards of a good life.
Trinity stitches represent ancient and religious beliefs.
Blackberry stitches have religious and natural connotations.
Stitches such as lobster claws, spoons, and baskets are symbolic of the way of life of the knitters.

AranStitches
Examples of traditional Aran Stitch

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