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A01: Aran Knitting: History, Technique and Crafting Your Own Moss Stitch Scarf (Beginner Friendly) (Evening)

Instructor: Ryan Daniel Koening - Read full bio

Price: $150.00

Location: Wauwatosa Woman's Club Ballroom (Check-in at CelticMKE Center)

Start Date: Mon, August 10, 2026 Start Time: 06:30 PM

End Date: Wed, August 12, 2026 End Time: 08:00 PM

Description: In this cosy workshop, you will learn the history of Aran Knitting & begin to craft traditional Aran knitwear through an Aran scarf knitting project. Omitting cabling, this workshop is suitable for beginners and is a fantastic introduction to both knitting techniques & traditional Irish design. Aran cable knitting originated off the west coast of Ireland within the boundaries of its namesake home, the Aran Islands – a neat group of Gaeltacht isles nestled in the cold, restless waters of the Atlantic; their history long, rich & holding tight to an Irish-speaking status to this day. It is here that the ‘Aran Jumper’ hails from, this notable knitwear incorporating the very techniques this course will pass on to you. Aran hand-knitting has unfortunately fared less well in this modern world, seeing a decline that demands attention. In the spirit of preserving and promoting a niche piece of Irish heritage, this experience aims to share this longstanding hand-knitting technique. Participants will learn the history of Aran knitting and Irish wool, as well as how to cast-on, knit, purl, knit/purl in the same row in pattern, and cast-off.

Supplies and needles:
-120g of Irish Galway Wool Yarn (DK Weight)
-4mm/US size 6 knitting needles (flat or round are both suitable)
*Knit kit available for $50 (please pre-reserve through our contact page)

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