Irish Aran Patterns

Celtic Dreams

Experienced. Four sizes. This Aran sweater, worked from the top down, was first seen in Interweave Knits magazine. The seamless design includes saddle shoulders, square armholes, and a deep ribbing.  It  can be made tunic length or shortened for a more conventional fit. Gauge is 18 sts and 24 rows / 4" (10 cm) in St st worked back and forth.

Featured Techniques: Saddle shoulders, a longer length, and a discussion of avoiding cable splay.

Finished Sizes: 36", 40", 46", 52"

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Materials

• Yarn: Aran weight or heavy worsted weight yarn (100% wool), 1200 (1350, 1475, 1750) yards.

• Needles: Set of four double-pointed needles, 16", and 32" (40 and 80 cm) circular needles, size 7 (4.5 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

• Notions: Stitch markers, 3 stitch holders, cable needle, tapestry needle, waste yarn.

Patterns: Marilyn, Jerod's Aran, Aran Winter Set

Aran classes: Seamless Arans, Aran Cardigans from the Top Down, Designing Seamless Arans: A Three Day Intensive Workshop