My husband and I visited Ireland nearly three years ago. He was eyeing some beautiful Aran Sweaters and rather than just buy one, I decide why not just buy the yarn and make the sweater myself. It'll be a third of the cost and I'll get to do something challenging! Brilliant! It really was a good idea, except my husband has been waiting nearly three years for his one and only souvenir from Ireland. The yarn sat in my stash for over two years and finally in August I decide to get cracking on this sweater. It is my first Aran sweater and it is, lets say, a very slow process. Granted I got side tracked with Christmas gifts and all of you people who insist on needing handmade gifts for your babies. But here is what it looks like so far--I guess I'm a little over halfway there.
It is made with Jacob's sheep wool, which is not dyed. It is also knit in the round, which I love! I will definitely look for more sweater patterns that are knit this way. This pattern came from "Two Sticks and Some String." Now I have to decide if something this special is worth giving to a man...
2 comments:
Angela,
I love your blog! I'm thinking spinning might be a better way for me to work with wool than knitting and crocheting . I don't seem to get the results I'd like when I attempt to make things! Besides, I like sheep... I took a class in rug braiding years ago. I still have the little tool. If you need it let me know. The sweater looks great! Can't wait to see it on John. Gretchen
Angela,
I found your blog with your ravelry link...as you probably know I NEVER go on ravelry! When did you move to Pittsburgh!!! I love your blog and the aran sweater is beautiful. Remember, good things are worth the wait. We have to catch up! Carol Hudak from Berea
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