Arans are traditionally made with wool (real wool, not acrylics or nylon yarns) and both the materials used and the style of the knitting makes them very warm, even when wet. Although you can use a dark wool to make your Aran, using a light colour tends to show off the cables and ...
Where most wool knit sweaters use Merino wool, this one incorporates alpaca wool, which is slightly softer than sheep’s wool but just as warm. The Peruvian fiber adds a bit of loft and lightness to the sweater. It hits at the hips, so pair this with jeans, cargo pants, or trousers f...
I’m thrilled that I was able to transform this precious sweater into a useable bag. I have a lot of craft projects on the go at any even time and I like to keep each one in a separate bag to make it easier to grab whatever I fancy working on. This bag is already in service fo...