Brown Sheep Co - Harborside 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 CONTEN