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Recent content by Musher

  1. Musher

    Irish Fisherman's Sweater

    ZigZag, honeycomb, cable and diamond pattern from Aran Sweater market
  2. Musher

    Military 'woolly pully' sweaters

    At the Sportsman Guide
  3. Musher

    Irish Fisherman's Sweater

    ZigZag, diamonds, cable and honeycomb on this one from Murphy of Ireland
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    Irish Fisherman's Sweater

    Natural colored from Boyne Valley Knitwear
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    Irish Fisherman's Sweater

    I have only been buying the real Irish ones the last 4 years. The first one was from Aran Woolen Mills and it had a card in it explaining the symbols. I did not know that they meant anything. I have had a Mexican knock off for about 25 years. It is very heavy wool and I wear it when doing...
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    Irish Fisherman's Sweater

    This is a heavier one from Kerry Woolen Mills with diamond., cable, and honeycomb stitches.
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    Irish Fisherman's Sweater

    https://www.theirishstore.com/blog/aran-stitches-continuing-an-age-old-tradition/?gclid=CjwKCAjwmv-DBhAMEiwA7xYrd2CffqjbKj-jqsAkkIl_0hFiJBUFZAOtuu6X4T8_3ji4ozmGxZBjOxoCKPEQAvD_BwE I think she covered most of the stitches except the chevron, which supposedly has something to do with the waves of...
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    Irish Fisherman's Sweater

    I'd like to buy on of the hand-knit clan sweaters from the Aran Sweater Market next to add to the collection Stevieboy1. They are 2 pounds heavier than the machine knit ones that they sell. $200 but they seem worth it. Maybe next year. There is a nice video about Aran sweaters on their web...
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    Irish Fisherman's Sweater

    I like the different meanings of the various stiches used in Aran sweaters. Although some say that is just a marketing ploy.
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    Irish Fisherman's Sweater

    This merino sweater from Saol has a c hevron and cable design.
  11. Musher

    Irish Fisherman's Sweater

    This is a merino wool honeycomb and cable Aran sweater I bought several years ago from the Aran Woolen Mills.
  12. Musher

    Irish Fisherman's Sweater

    This arrived today in New York from the Aran Sweater Market in Ireland, Merino wool, tree of life and trellis stitches. 2x fits me a bit tight but that is their largest size.
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    Irish Fisherman's Sweater

    I love Irish Fishermen's sweaters and the history and symbolism behind them. Wore them a lot this winter. (Although I am not Irish at all, except on Saint Patrick's Day.) Just ordered one from Ireland with a Tree of Life Design.

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