Sweater

Argyle plaid is a recognizable print in the form of large diamonds, that are connected by thin horizontal stripes. Designers like to experiment with this ornament: they use different colors, play with the size of diamonds and their location. What is diamond plaid called? argyleAn argyle (/ˈɑːr. ɡaɪl/, occasionally spelled argyll) pattern is made of […]

As in cricket game a cricketer is required to be active on the field, the cricket sweater vest provides comfort and ability to move around freely. What are cricketers wearing on their backs? Cricketers often wear athlete monitoring technology on their backs and, while it may differ between the cricket playing nations, the ultimate aim […]

It is a white, ivory, cream or off-white cable-stitch knit pullover with a v-neck that is made of heavy cotton or wool. It features one or more colored bands along the v-neckline and optionally bands on the sleeves as well as the lower waist. Why do cricketers wear vest? As in cricket game a cricketer […]

Textile designers use the term harlequin to describe a diamond pattern with elongated shapes arranged vertically. They are point to point, sometimes very close together, almost touching. Sometimes though, there is space between the diamonds and the negative space forms a lattice effect. What does a harlequin design look like? The traditional Harlequin costume colors […]

Cricket whites, sometimes called flannels, are the loose fitting clothes which are worn while playing cricket so as not to restrict the player’s movement. What do you need to wear for cricket? All About Cricket Equipment Cricket Bat. Batting Leg-Guards (also known as pads) Batting Gloves. Thigh Guard/Lower Body Protector. Abdominal Protector/Box. Batting Helmet. What […]

During the early twentieth century Pringle introduced the intarsia design that became its signature ‘Argyle’ pattern. It was adopted by the Duke of Windsor and became immediately popular with the fashionable set of the 1920s. What is the diamond pattern on a sweater called? argyleAn argyle (/ˈɑːr. ɡaɪl/, occasionally spelled argyll) pattern is made of […]

Argyle knits and woolens rose to popularity after World War I after Pringle of Scotland employed the pattern, capitalizing on its association with the Duke of Windsor, formerly known as King Edward VIII before his 1936 abdication. When did argyle become popular? 20th century Argyle knitwear became fashionable in Great Britain and then in the […]

There’s just something about a chunky cable-knit cardigan that makes it feel like fall—even if the temperatures outside are higher than ever. Courtesy of TKEES. in a neutral brown hue will get plenty of use this summer. Plus, you can continue to wear this pair into fall, so long as the weather permits. Can knit […]

Description: Cable Knit fabric is a double knit fabric made by the special loop transfer technique. The wales in the fabric have a rope-like an appearance, where plaits are based on the transfer of loops with adjacent wales. The fabric has an interesting surface texture like braids as the loops cross each other. What are […]

Aran – 100% British Wool. Is Aran a type of wool? Aran Wool is the midway between DK and Chunky, providing a fast growing, medium weight alternative. Perfect for knitting thicker jumpers or cardigans without being too bulky and for warm Autumn & Winter accessories such as oversized scarves and snuggly hats, mitts & cowls. […]

Lopi softens with washing and wearing—give your finished garment a bath in warm water with a little lanolin soap so the fibers will relax and soften. I use the brand Eucalan, which is available at my grocery store as well as at many local yarn shops, but there are several others. How do you soften […]

#3 — Cable-knit wool Thick, chunky cable-knit sweaters can keep you warm, but look at the label and make sure it’s actually made out of wool and not a synthetic blend — those can look toasty but are as useful against the cold as a re-purposed garbage bag. Is a cable knit sweater warm? Cable-Knit […]

Cable-knitting looks impressive, but it’s actually relatively easy. Basically what you’re doing is as you knit along, you stop and you’re taking some stitches and bringing them either to the front or to the back. What type of knitting is easiest? Garter Stitch The Garter Stitch is the first step into the world of knitting […]

Cable knit is a knitting style that uses four vertical stitches twisted into rows to form cables. These cables look like small ropes that cross over each other, depending on your pattern. What is meant by cable knit? Definition of cable-knit : having or made with a knitting stitch that produces a pattern resembling the […]

Usually, cotton or silk counterbalances the itchiness of wool and increases the fabric’s softness. But even wool blend fabric can feel a bit itchy compared to other fabrics like 100% cotton (is cotton blend warm?). Does polyester wool itch? If a wool sweater makes you itch, or if polyester pants give you a rash, you […]

Style a classic fisherman’s sweater with everyday jeans and a fresh pair of sneakers. This will never get old. Wear the chunky sneaker trend into the winter. Style a cropped cable-knit sweater with high-waisted trousers for a look that’ll never get old. What goes well with a cable knit sweater? When it comes to the […]

1. Irish Wool – This is wool that is taken from an Irish sheep. It can be corse and some find this type of wool in their Aran sweater itchy to wear. Aran Sweaters were knitted using unscoured wool that kept its natural oils which made the sweaters water-resistant and meant they remained wearable even […]

However, when I searched this up, other New Zealanders say that a “jumper” is a sweatshirt or sweater and what I call a “jumper” is a jacket but Australians apparently call all sweaters, jackets and hoodies, “jumpers”. What are sweaters called in Australia? Sweaters and Jumpers are the same things. Depending on which country you […]

The sweater was most likely crafted by a group of Aran women predominantly for export purposes in the early 1900s, and has since become associated with Irish culture. In fact, the cable design appears just as much in the Gansey jumper worn by fishermen on the east cost of England in the Victorian era. Who […]

100,000 stitches. The stitches that create the Aran knitting patterns are complex and the knitted goods are time-consuming to create. For example, a typical Aran sweater will have over 100,000 stitches, and may take several months to finish. What stitches in Aran jumper? The Cable Stitch The cable stitch is undoubtedly the signature stitch on […]