Brown Sheep Co - Harborside Aran

Brown Sheep Co - Harborside AranHarborside Aran is a 4 ply yarn spun with a mixture of Columbian and Rambouillet sheep fibers from the U. S. A. The weight is a bit thicker than a worsted and is a true aran weight yarn. Many of the colors are beautifully heathered, while the remainder are delightfully bold solids. Harborside Arans creation was inspired by the traditional sweater styles and knitting techniques celebrated in the Aran Islands off the coast of Ireland. The eponymous Aran

Harborside Aran is a 4-ply yarn spun with a mixture of Columbian and Rambouillet sheep fibers from the U.S.A.  The weight is a bit thicker than a worsted and is a true aran weight yarn.  Many of the colors are beautifully heathered, while the remainder are delightfully bold solids.

Harborside Aran’s creation was inspired by the traditional sweater styles and knitting techniques celebrated in the Aran Islands off the coast of Ireland. The eponymous Aran sweaters worn by the fisherman who worked and lived on the islands have inspired knitters since the late 1800s and were made with 100% wool. The sweaters were highly durable, hydrophobic—a necessity at sea!—warm, and, perhaps most notably, usually knit with high-relief textures and cable motifs. Incorporating textural stitch work like ribbing, plaits, bobbles, cables and Celtic Knots created a doubly warm fabric well suited to life at sea.

For color uniformity, purchase enough yarn at one time to complete your project.

 Aran

FIBER CONTENT: 100% Columbian and Rambouillet Wool
WEIGHT: 100g / 162yds / 148m
NEEDLE SIZE: 9 US / 5mm
GAUGE: 4 sts per inch / 2cm

Care instructions:  Hand wash in cool water using wool soap and 1/8 cup white vinegar.  Rinse thoroughly, adding 1/8 cup white vinegar to the last clear rinse.  Roll gently in a towel to remove excess water (do not twist or ring), and lay flat to dry.  Press with cool iron if needed.  

 A note on Special Order Colors: You may select any current color from the Brown Sheep Co catalog.  Yarn Loop will verify its availability (in-stock or backordered) and the estimated arrival date via email.  If an item is backordered, you will have the option to receive a full refund or to wait for the item.  There is no upcharge on Special Order colors. It may take 10-14 business days to arrive at your address. There are no Minimum Number of Skeins for Brown Sheep Co! Please place colors and quantities of each color in "Notes" at checkout.

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