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#ARAN HEDGE SCHOOL #MADE TO LAST
#ARAN HEDGE SCHOOL #MADE TO LAST
As worn by Lisa Lambe on the cover of her new album WILD RED 2021.
Lisa is an Irish Artist singer, actor and songmaker who has a massive passion and knowledge of Irish folklore and language. She has taken her "Good Luck" Aran featured here on many inspirational Irish Island visits, like the Blanket Islands featured in the photo here.
Hand knit stitches designed by Edel and handknitted in Donegal by herself and expert craftswomen.
A lifelong sweater and wardrobe staple from the heart of Irelands West.
The blackberry, the trellis and large rope cabling are very traditional and full of folklore. Edel calls her stitch design here “Good Luck”, explaining that each stitch pattern references harvest, fishing and life itself. A sweater you can read and wear.
Fully fashion raglan sleeve setting and expertly strongly hand sewn. No machine power has been used to make this piece, truly 100% eco-sustainable craftmanship.
All the rib stitch bands and borders are firmly knit in twisted rib stitch to highlight the handmade look and for lasting stretch.
Size (Aran Size chart) S, M, L, XL or request custom.
Composition 100% pure new wool spun and dyed in Donegal with EU dye 'reach' standards'
Care See 'How to care for me'
Lead time Made to order one stitch at a time, some sizes in stock for immediate shipping or we will inform you of delivery up to four weeks.
Sweater Sizing Guide for Edel MacBride
| XS | S | M | L | XL | XXL | |
| UK | 6-8 | 8-10 | 10-12 | 12-14 | 14-16 | 16-18 |
| US | 2-4 | 4-6 | 6-8 | 8-10 | 10-12 | 12-14 |
| Chest | 36 ins 92 cms |
38 ins 96 cms |
40 ins 102 cms |
43 ins 110 cms |
46 ins 118 cms |
50 ins 126 cms |
| Length | 26 ins 66.5 cms |
26 ins 66.5 cms |
27 ins 69 cms |
27 ins 69 cms |
28 ins 72 cms |
28 ins 72 cms |
| Sleeve | 17 ins 44 cms |
17.5 ins 45 cms |
18 ins 47 cms |
18.5 ins 48 cms |
18.5 ins 48 cms |
19 ins 49 cms |
These are the actual garment measurements.
Chest is measured under the point where the sleeve and body meet.
Length is measured from the centre shoulder point to below the waist.
Sleeve here is the underarm length of the sleeve including the cuff.
More measurements may be given in the garment description.
How to care for me
Maybe you’ve never owned one of me before?
Here’s my experience so far;
I’d prefer not to be stuck in that dark press but when I must go in there just roll me up loosely first.
I don’t need much washing although my Italian cousins say that I’m a gorgeous natural thing and washing improves me!
When washing make it no higher than 30 degrees and please only a wool recommended detergent. Squeeze all the water out after handwashing me, even roll me up in a towel to do this! Dry me flat on my back.
Keep direct sunlight away from my cables!
Edel and many of her long-term clients machine wash my friends. Hopefully they never put them in the drum at higher than 30 degrees or with nasty biological stuff!!!! The horror.
I’m terrified of the tumble dryer, please never do that to me.
Through Summer if you don’t need me (I hope you will), store me in an airtight zip bag please and I’ll get a rest with no disruption. I hope to spend a lifetime with you, but if you want to give me to a friend or send me to a charity store for a break that’s OK.
My wool is so healthy to wear and antibacterial, plus you’ll be living off the compliments.
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