The Donegal sweater is no exception. It is knit using a uniquely traditional honeycomb Aran cable stitch.
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What is Donegal knit?
Donegal tweed is a woven tweed manufactured in County Donegal, Ireland. Originally all handwoven, it is now mostly machine woven and has been since the introduction of mechanised looms in the 1950s-1960s. Donegal has for centuries been producing tweed from local materials in the making of caps, suits and vests.
What is cashmere Donegal?
189.00. Donegal was originally a thick and warm homespun or tweed woven by Irish peasants in Donegal, Ireland. Donegal now describes wool tweed that has colorful irregularities knit into the fabric. The cashmere adds warmth and a softer hand to the traditional wool.
How do you wash a Donegal sweater?
Presoak your sweater in slightly warm water (86F / 30C) with some mild detergent for at least 30 minutes up or overnight. Never machine wash your sweater as hot or cold water may cause the wool to shrink! Gently rinse the sweater out, don’t pull at it or wring it out as this can affect its shape.
What are those Irish sweaters called?
Aran jumper
The Aran jumper (Irish: Geansaí Árann) is a style of jumper that takes its name from the Aran Islands off the west coast of Ireland. A traditional Aran Jumper usually is off-white in colour, with cable patterns on the body and sleeves.
Is Donegal wool?
The History of Donegal
Our Donegal wool is produced by the only mill still spinning the yarn in Ireland. With over several hundred years’ experience they are experts at crafting this chunky, yet super soft yarn.
What color is Donegal?
Ulster Counties
| Antrim * | saffron (deep yellow) and white |
|---|---|
| Armagh * | orange and white |
| Cavan | blue and white |
| Derry * | red and white |
| Donegal | green and gold |
How long do Aran sweaters last?
If you could only have one sweater in your wardrobe, the perfect choice would be an Aran, or fisherman’s sweater. It has all-season versatility (ok, maybe not all summer), and is classic yet fashionable. Luckily, since it will probably last your lifetime, it never really goes out of style.
Can you dry clean an Irish wool sweater?
Tips for Dry Cleaning Aran Sweaters
Dry cleaning can be expensive but certain manufacturers recommend dry cleaning only. Furthermore, you should only need to dry clean a sweater two or three times a year. For our Blarney Aran Original range of Aran sweaters we recommend dry cleaning only.
How do you Unshrink an Irish wool sweater?
Fill the kitchen or bathroom sink with tepid water and two tablespoons of fabric softener or gentle wool detergent, such as Woolite. You can also use a capful of baby shampoo or hair conditioner. Submerge the sweater and let it soak for 10 to 20 minutes.
What is a traditional Irish sweater?
When we speak about an Irish sweater, this is what we refer to… The Aran sweater is the traditional Irish sweater that originated in the Aran Islands, hence it’s name. This style sweater has been worn by generations of Irish men and women and is recognised globally as a symbol of Ireland.
Are Aran jumpers itchy?
Are Aran Sweaters Itchy? If you are wondering whether your Aran Sweater will itch, you can rest assured that a real Aran Sweater, made from the highest quality merino wool, will not be itchy against your skin.
Do Irish wear Aran sweaters?
The significance of the Irish Aran Sweater cannot be denied. A symbol of Ireland and valuable also because of its heritage, tradition, comfort, warmth and beauty. An Aran sweater is to be worn with love and enjoyed for years.
Is Donegal wool merino wool?
Donegal Yarn
The yarn itself does not come from a specific breed of sheep and our soft Donegal is actually made from a sleeker merino wool with low levels of lanolin.
What is a Donegal jacket?
Donegal Jacket (No. 6251). Exquisite Donegal tweed fabric that’s 70% wool with polyamides woven in for increased strength and durability. Contrasting interior collar and lapels in luxurious 95% wool, 5% cashmere blend.
What is Donegal known for?
Donegal is known for its wild, rugged beauty, as well as Bundoran – the surfing capital of Ireland. Other sights of interest include the Slieve League Cliffs and the Wild Atlantic Way coastal route.
What does Donegal mean in Irish?
the fort of the foreigners
The county of Donegal has two names in Irish, the easiest to recognise being Dún na nGall, meaning the fort of the foreigners or the fort of the strangers. ‘Dún’ means fort and is found in a lot of place names.
What are Donegal flecks?
The term is commonly used to describe fabric (usually a wool tweed) with flecks of color throughout. This style of fabric originates from County Donegal, a remote area in Northern Ireland. Most of Ireland is known for its linen fabrics, but the harsh weather of Donegal made growing flax plants difficult.
Why is Donegal called the forgotten county?
It is one of the only Republic of Ireland counties part of the ancient province of Ulster (which also comprises of all Northern Ireland counties), and is remote and difficult to access, meaning that Donegal has often been ‘forgotten’ by the densely-populated eastern and southern regions of Ireland, as well as ‘
What should you wear under an Aran sweater?
Aran sweaters can be styled shorter, and so they can be layered under with a collared shirt or as a cropped top over a pair of high-waisted pants. Aran sweaters also go great with scarves, and they’re beautiful and simple enough to only require accessories as the perfect pairing.
Can you machine wash Aran sweaters?
Never put in a washing machine or tumble dryer. For best results we recommend a 5-10 minute soak in Woolie Cold Water Wash. Gently squeeze suds through.