Tuesday 17 September 2024

Three Big Balls Of Wool From A Carboot Sale Make A Really Cheap Hand Knitted Aran Ladies Jumper.

 Twelve months ago J bought 3 large balls of wool for 3 Euros!

I know.  But you have got to be a spend thrift some times.

Some one said she would knit her self an Aran jumper for next Winter.

On Sunday she finished it and here it is in all it's glory:


Didn't she do well?

Hand knitted  Aran jumpers are very expensive to buy.  Most are machine knit these days.  That is what they told us when we visited Inishmore once.  They are made on the mainland these days.

It was also when we went in Spar and we asked for breakfast rolls.  An American tourist lady piped up to us:

"What's in a breakfast roll?"

I nearly said: "Custard!"

J explained and I sighed.

Once we were in a chip shop/chipper in Dingle ordering: "chips".

Another American lady came in and asked for wet fish.

Any road or any way.

Arran knitted jumpers are very expensive to buy and I think our homemade one is a testament to someone's skill and patience.

I suppose there will be more knitting projects now it is knitting season?

I will keep checking blogs and a firm grip on the TV remote control at night.  I am not watching The Repair Shop again.  I'm more of a Place In The Sun person.  With presenters saying things like: 

"In the kitchen"

And:

" I  would knock this wall down if it was me".

It's going to be a long winter.

Another veg post next.  Just for a change.  Maybe a music video? 

18 comments:

  1. Nice and warm this winter, I knitted two long cardigans last year in Aran, love the colour. I've been sorting my yarn, in hope to find something to make.

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  2. Glad you like the colour Marlene. I suppuppose it's nuetral? J is always knitting baby cardigans and giving them away to new mothers. I would rather watch a football match or some Heavy Rock music. The nights are closing in very fast.

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  3. Those silly foreigners!
    But your Mrs is an expert knitter. That's a beautiful sweater/jersey/jumper. She has a talent!

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  4. Thanks Linda. Who was it who said:
    Patience is a virtue. Have it if you can? Often found in woman. But never in a man!😁

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  5. That is such a wonderful jumper, I can really see the workmanship in all the cables and patterning. Bravo!
    i would love a jumper like that and would be wearing it for about six months of the year. Is it made of 100% wool? how cosy :)

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    1. Thanks No Roots. Just the ticket for the winter. Don't think it is one hundred percent wool. I burnt some cut offs thread in the stove and it caught fire immediately.

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  6. That is indeed a lovely jumper. Great price too!

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    1. Thanks JayCee. They are expensive to buy over here.

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  7. The jumper is marvellous and testament to J's skill and patience as a knitter. It will also keep her nice and warm. Do you think she might knit an Arran-style jumper for you? Have you been a good boy? I think that beige would suit you best.

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    1. I have one she knitted me YP. It's very warm and heavy and only suited for really cold weather.

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  8. Your lady makes soup AND knits. Consider yourself a lucky man!

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  9. True Debby. I wish she could brew me beer or cider.

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  10. Lol. That involves equipment, but can be done. Look into it! My son brews in his basement.

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  11. Any chance of him doing a guest post or starting a blog for me to follow Debby?

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    1. Lord no. He haaaaaates the fact that I blog.

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  12. That jumper looks good and cosy. Perfect timing as well.

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  13. Yes it does Jules. Ready for Storm Boris next week perhaps?

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