redhotchick Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 It is my ambition to knit an Aran jumper. I'm practicing my knitting after a 25 year gap! I've started looking at Aran patterns. Needle sizes, wool, of course! I think about things for a long time, and I need a lot of practice! I've seen a pattern for an Aran scarf that I like, it would be excellent practice. I haven't bought anything yet. I'd like to make a patchwork quilt, and a fair-isle jumper one day too. What are your craft ambitions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redbug Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 Hand knitted Arran jumpers are gorgeous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 I've got an Aran jumper in my UFO pile I will finish it one day! Ambitions ... Finish all my UFOs! I desperately want to make Attic24's ripple blanket, but I have sworn to clear the outstanding projects first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplemaniacs Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 I desperately want to make Attic24's ripple blanket, but I have sworn to clear the outstanding projects first. I have just done one of those, having not crocheted since I was a teenager. It is cot size for grandchild due 13th April. I am really chuffed with it. The instructons are so clear on Attic24, had never increased of decreased with crochet before. Hope you get to do one soon Olly it is great fun watching the pattern develop as you add colours. It is also good as you can pick it up and do a bit and put it down again. I would like to do some sewing again, not done any since my early 20's children seemed to stop a lot of the crafting Chrissie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redhotchick Posted April 5, 2013 Author Share Posted April 5, 2013 Purplemaniacs I hope you're going to post a picture on "what have you all been making". How would/did you choose the colours for a ripple blanket?! I need tips on how to choose and source wool for an Aran....no rush... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaHen Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 Have you looked at New Lanark? Www.newlanarkshop.co.uk. Or, failing that, www.juneonigbanjo.co.uk - slightly more expensive, but also some lovely naturally coloured wools. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redhotchick Posted April 17, 2013 Author Share Posted April 17, 2013 I will look at those thanks. I think an Aran may be a lifetime project for me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
