Sweater

What’s in the kit? 1 x 25g of wool and two knitting needles. How much yarn do you need for an Aran jumper? How much yarn does your pattern call for? Lace 500–1000 yards per 100 grams DK 190–300 yards per 100 grams Worsted 190–240 yards per 100 grams Aran 140–190 yards per 100 grams […]

Mucker. Mate, pal, friend. What is Celtic for friend? Anam is Gaelic for ‘soul’, and cara is Gaelic for ‘friend’. To say ‘my soul friend’ you would say ‘mo anam cara. ‘ The phrase comes from the Celtic belief that souls can be connected spiritually, and can create a strong bond. What are Irish Terms […]

The Jacks. The Jacks. In Ireland, ‘the jacks’ means ‘toilet’, most commonly used to refer to public bathrooms. Why are toilets called jacks in Ireland? An old Tudor phrase for lavatory, jacks is a term more commonly used in Ireland. This is likely a reference to Jack Power, who invented the first multiple cubicle toilet. […]

Fanny pack: The term fanny in Irish is applied exclusively to female genitalia, so whatever you are wearing, it isn’t a fanny pack; it’s a waist-belt or a waist-pouch. What do the Irish call a fanny pack? bum bagsWE ALL LOVE to chuckle at the Americans and their ‘fanny packs’, while we here in Ireland […]

British people say: Trousers When we says pants, we mean trousers, but you think we mean undies. Awkward. Do Irish say knickers? Now let’s learn how to say underwear in Irish language. underwear translate to Irish meanings: fo-éadaí.fo-éadaí. English Irish underwear fo-éadaí What words can’t Irish people say? Irish people famously struggle with their pronunciation […]

15 Words That Sound Strangely Funny When Pronounced In An Irish Accent Hot. An American turn-of-phrase which means, when used as an adjective to describe someone, that they are attractive and/or aesthetically pleasing. Cute. Paparazzi. Tornado. Couture. Balayage. Lady Gaga. Viennetta. What words can Irish people say? Small (but Important) Irish Words Yes – Tá […]

While Ireland is casual, people are still presentable in public. Most women wear a nice dress shirt, blouse, or sweater on colder days. They’ll bust out the summer dress if you get the rare warm summer day. Most women should avoid graphic tees or short-sleeved shirts; instead, wear a light blouse. What do Irish people […]

The most important thing when deciding what to wear in Ireland is to always look presentable and avoid anything too revealing, like crop tops or short shorts. You will be cold and look inappropriate. In general, day-to-day Ireland style is casual but always polished. What is the dress code in Ireland? While Ireland is casual, […]

Stuffed Perhaps referring to taxidermy, when an Irish person says they are ‘stuffed’ it means they have had their fill of food. Is get stuffed slang? Definition of get stuffed —used as an angry and rude way to tell someone to go away or to leave one alone When they refused to consider him for […]

Just hanging your Aran sweater up in a room that has good circulation of fresh air coming through it, can completely refresh it in a matter of hours. Finally, the battle with balls of fuzz on areas where your sweater is most heavily rubbed on – by handbags and other layers of clothing – need […]

Aran knitting patterns are heavily textured knitting patterns which are named after the Aran Islands, which are located off the west coast of Ireland from County Galway and County Clare. The patterns are knitted into socks, hats, vests, scarves, mittens, afghans, pillow covers, and, most commonly, sweaters. What are the styles of knitting? In knitting, […]

The neckline was introduced in the 1920s by Madeleine Vionnet based on her study of ancient Grecian sculptures. The style is named for the cowl, a feature of monastic dress that serves as both a collar and a hood. What is the difference between cowl neck and turtleneck? A cowl-neck sweater features a large, draped […]

A cowl neck is a feminine neckline and creates a soft drape that visually minimises the bust. The key is to ensure there’s not too much fabric in the cowl – we want to minimise the bust not add bulk to it. A cowl neck is also flattering on shapes that want to camouflage the […]

The bunny hug was a dancing style performed by young people, in the early 20th century. It is thought to have originated in San Francisco, California in the Barbary Coast dance halls along with the Texas Tommy, turkey trot, and grizzly bear. The bunny hug was performed to the music of America’s great ragtime composers. […]

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 cowl turtleneck? A cowl neck is a neckline consisting of loose draped fabric around the collarbone. The term can describe the neckline of […]

In the dry cleaning industry the process is known as “blocking”. Blocking restores a garment to its desired shape by repeatedly steaming and stretching the garment until the desired shape is reached. Some fabrics, such as knits, are notorious for stretching out of shape. Can a dry cleaner Unshrink a dress? In Conclusion. When it […]

There is no safe way of cleaning the entire garment in a commercial cleaning machine. Damage to the garment may result if put through the professional dry cleaning process. Therefore, it must be treated by hand using a local spotting agent in the area of the spot or stain. What happens if you machine wash […]

Wringing clothes by hand is as practical as using any tool and perhaps does the job better. Simply twist the clothes tightly lengthwise and watch the water run out. Of course, this only works if you’re willing to put in the effort. How do you drain water from clothes by hand? But the hand-drying process […]

Use cold water and the proper wash cycles Clothes are much more likely to shrink when exposed to hot water or high dryer settings. Washing clothes in cold water goes a long way toward preserving the “off-the-rack” size. Avoiding heavy duty cycles, fast spins and high-heat drying can also prevent shrinkage. How do you keep […]

Why should woolen clothes be dried on a flat surface? Wool knits stretch a lot when wet. This is why a wool sweater or other garment after washing must be laid flat on a towel or wire rack to air dry. Why do sweaters need to be dried flat? Why is this very specific instruction […]