Sweater

businessman Colm MacCarthy. Headed by businessman Colm MacCarthy, Aran Sweater Market operates retail outlets at Grafton Street in Dublin, Quay Lane in Galway, Kilronan on Inis Mor — the largest of the Aran islands — and Killarney in Co Kerry. Where is Aran sweater market? The Home of Aran, Since 1892 – The famous original […]

Top-Down Sweaters are knit starting from the neck and working the sweater down toward the hem, usually in one piece. Bottom-Up Sweaters are knit starting from the hem and knitting the sweater in pieces, working up to the neck. What is a top down sweater pattern? on December 18, 2020. in Knitting Tips, Techniques. My […]

jumper. In Ireland a jumper is a pinafore and a sweater is a jumper. What do you call the Irish clothes? Traditional Irish Clothing: The Leine. What does stuffed mean in Ireland? Stuffed Perhaps referring to taxidermy, when an Irish person says they are ‘stuffed’ it means they have had their fill of food. What […]

A cowl neck is a neckline consisting of loose draped fabric around the collarbone. What is the difference between cowl neck and turtleneck? A cowl-neck sweater features a large, draped collar that rolls over to form soft, wide folds. A turtleneck, which also rolls over, fits much more snugly around the neck. What is a […]

Sweater — any knitted thing for the top of your body. Short sleeves, long sleeves, button front, pullover, hooded, etc. You specify the details. What are sweater tops called? A sweater with an open front fastened by buttons or a zipper is generally called a cardigan, but the nomenclature for other styles in different dialects […]

Knit fibers like cotton, cashmere, and wool are the easiest materials to stretch out by soaking or spraying them, pulling the fabric, and air-drying them. Can 100% cotton be stretched? Cotton doesn’t have a natural stretch to it, but it will stretch over time with continued wear. You can also stretch cotton yourself as long […]

Most cleaners will measure a knit garment prior to cleaning it to ensure that when blocking they will return it to its original dimensions. Be careful when stretching your clothes! Just like a rubber band eventually breaks, if you stretch the fabric using too much force it will rip; usually along the seams. Can a […]

Note that both fabrics that are labeled “dry clean” and “dry clean only” can be spot cleaned but it will require extreme carefulness. On the other hand, though, there are certain materials that you should not even attempt to spot clean on your own. Can you wash a sweater that says dry clean only? If […]

As we like to say: “Airing is caring”. Although Merino wool can take care of its self, it doesn’t mind a little help. Instead of washing, air out your woollen garments from time to time to remove any unwanted odours by either laying them flat on a bed or hanging it on a hanger for […]

While chicken sweaters may seem more of a fashion statement than anything, the people who knit or buy them for their flocks say the knitted garments keep their birds warm during molting season and prevent the chickens from picking at new feathers as they grow in. Are chicken sweaters safe? The cold of the holiday […]

The best-known Sweater bloodline is the Possum Sweater 226 developed by Nene Abello in Bacolod City and is known to win multiple World Slasher championships. What is the best Gamefowl bloodline? These are some of the best gamefowl bloodlines in the country today.Best Breeds of Fighting Roosters Sweater. Kelso. Roundhead. Hatch. Hatch Twist. Asil. Shamo. […]

Sweaters Prevent Natural Regulation of Body Temperature In cold weather, a chicken is able to increase its body temperature by eating more. Digestion creates internal heat, which radiates through the skin warming the air next to it, which is then trapped against its body by feathers. Why do people put clothes on chickens? While chicken […]

The name ‘Jersey’ is derived from the name of an island, off the French coast of Normandy (affiliated to the UK), whose natives have been known for knitting hardy wool sweater-like material for centuries. Why is it called jerseys? Traditionally, the word “jersey” refers to an item of knitted clothing, usually made from wool or […]

On the flip side, “synthetic acrylic is terrible for pilling,” Cormier said. “It’s basically a substitute for wool,” he said. “Like those cheap hat-glove-scarf three-piece sets. Those things last one season and then they pill and look really hairy. How do you keep acrylic sweaters from pilling? Wash clothes inside out Even on a gentle […]

If you want to know how to keep clothes fresh without washing: Baking soda, lemon juice or vodka can tackle both sweat smells and sweat stains. Freezing clothes will kill bacteria. Sometimes your clothes just need a good airing out. How do you freshen a sweater without washing it? How to Get Smells Out of […]

For example, wearing a blouse under a cropped sweater can keep you covered and look dressy enough for the office. For more casual settings when you want your stomach to be visible, try wearing your cropped sweater with skinny jeans or a midi skirt! What do you wear under crop tops? You can wear almost […]

Give a carefree feel to your outfit by wearing black leather espadrilles. Combining a polo neck sweater and black dress pants is a fail-safe way to inject rugged sophistication into your wardrobe. Balance this look with a more laid-back kind of footwear, such as this pair of dark brown suede loafers. What shoes go well […]

For recycled yarns you want to use as-is, simply give them a gentle wash with some shampoo, allowing them plenty of time to soak. Then hang them to drip dry, perhaps with a little weight hanging off the bottom of the skein to remove some of the kinkiness. After dyeing or drying, wind up the […]

To turn your sweater into a sweater vest, you simply need to lay down the sweater on a flat surface and make sure it’s flattened evenly. Next, you’ll want to cut the sleeves off of the sweater. Don’t worry if you cut them off evenly, but make sure you get them as close to the […]

and line dry them. Step 1: Cut Into Strips. Cut each sweater into strips. Step 2: Make Long Strips From the Short, Cut Pieces. Step 3: Piece Together the Long Strips. Step 4: Trim Ends. Step 5: Strengthen Seams. Step 6: Add Backing. Step 7: Finish Edges. Step 8: Final Presentation. What can I do […]