Comments on: Some thoughts on Aran sweaters…

By: Irish Man

Irish Man — Tue, 05 Oct 2010 14:25:58 +0000

The fisherman sweaters are so warm and beautiful. I own 5 now and have had them over 15 years now, still very beautiful and cozy!

By: Linda S.

Linda S. — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 23:44:39 +0000

Hey Susie, today I discovered the convenient thing about your inconvenient granola: if you look away too long & “overtoast” one ingredient, at least the whole batch isn’t ruined!

By: Claudine

Claudine — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 19:54:25 +0000

If you have not had a chance to look at these books I think you would also love them. Adore them. Out of print, but you can always ask inter-library loan to get them for you.

Traditional Knitting: From the Scottish and Irish Isles
http://www.amazon.com/Traditional-Knitting-Scottish-Irish-Isles/dp/0517586371/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1261511361&sr=8-1

Aran Knitting, by Alice Starmore
http://www.amazon.com/Aran-Knitting-Alice-Starmore/dp/1883010330/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1261511485&sr=1-3

Love your blog and happy to see that Virginia is really working out for you.

Merry Christmas!

By: Kristin McCurry

Kristin McCurry — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 15:57:53 +0000

So I showed The Boy, Keegan, this sweater and he immediately said, “Oh I want one of those.” My response? “You’d better learn to cable then.”

By: AmandaLinnea

AmandaLinnea — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 15:42:20 +0000

Thanks for the complements! I feel like such a rock star! This sweater has been such fun to knit, and the yarn is so wonderful to work with. I’m completely spoiled for all other yarn. I’m hoping to have the sweater done by New Year’s. I’ll post pics on my Rav page!

By: Diane@Peaceful Acres

Diane@Peaceful Acres — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 15:10:10 +0000

I love knitting Aran. I’ll have to look up our clan pattern!

By: Susan

Susan — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 14:59:52 +0000

Hi Meredith! The Farmstead is 120/skein and cables absolutely beautifully!

By: Meredith aka mrslaceknitter

Meredith aka mrslaceknitter — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 12:56:35 +0000

Susie, can you remind us of how many yards are in one of those skeins? I think this might have tipped me over the edge.

By: Erin

Erin — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 12:20:39 +0000

Amanda, that sweater is gorgeous! Thanks so much for giving us a peek!

By: Debbie Hirsch

Debbie Hirsch — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 10:09:08 +0000

Here’s the last Aran sweater I made:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ruck-hirsch/1075961686/in/set-72157594475850766/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/ruck-hirsch/1075976082/in/set-72157594475850766/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/ruck-hirsch/1075990924/in/set-72157594475850766/

They are awesome to make but you really can’t watch TV or do anything else. You gotta concentrate on the details!