Aran jumper

[ForresterModern]

I did buy a hand knit sweater (unfortunatley not of the Aran style) of natural unwashed wool when I was in Ireland touring 5 years ago, and it was rough with small bits of what looked like bark or wood, smelled of lanolin, and felt a bit greasy and heavier than expected. One good woolite washing later all but the rough bits were gone, and even they were less noticeable, the color of the sweater lightened a bit from that natural dirty tan, and the whole sweater felt lighter after drying thoroughly. And the leftover wash water was significantly discolored from whatever came out of the sweater. Must assume this type of wool is what you are remembering.

None of my Arans were knit of anything this raw or rough.

[campbell]

Shop Irish sells Aran sweaters for $69.99.

http://www.shopirish.com/Merino-Wool...iacuteniacuten

[T-Bone]

I have this one from Cabelas (which is on sale at a great price): (http://www.cabelas.com/product/Cabel...t=wool+sweater

It is not an Ar(r)an style, but it is rough. It has a nice "woolie" scent. My wife says I smell like a Wookie when I wear it.
Actually it is the one I am wearing in my avatar and here:


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And to keep it on the topic of the OP. I think a white Arran sweater/jumper would look great with any kilt.

[Tiny]

I keep looking at the aran jumpers on woolovers.com some great prices. Keep putting it off with them being half the price I find anywhere else I have to wonder what the quality would be like in comparison.

[BoldHighlander]

I have this one from Cabelas (which is on sale at a great price): (http://www.cabelas.com/product/Cabel...t=wool+sweater

I have the same one & like to wear it (kilted or not). It's comfy & warm, and came in real handy during our recent snow storm.

Mine doesn't have a real woolie scent anymore, but that's probably because I hand washed it early last June

[hootstwo]

As pointed out earlier, it's REALLY hard to beat the deals you can get on ebay for Aran sweaters. I've actually bought 3 different sweaters on Ebay (all made by Aran Craft in Ireland) for fantastic prices. Ranging from $12 to $29 plus shipping. AMAZING!

[Jack Daw]

I have an off-white Aran sweater that I have worn wih my MacGregor kilt. Go for it.

[denmcdough]

Go to this site: shopirish.com

[creagdhubh]

While we're on the subject, does anyone know where one can find an Aran sweater (jumper) that's made in the more traditional manner? Meaning, it's heavier, with rougher wool that retains the full lanolin of the wool? I've wanted one for years but I never see one that seems to be authentic; they all seem like lightweight commercially-produced versions that replicate the look but not the performance.

LL Bean's is not light weight by any means. You should try it!

[maggieandschatze]

try these
www.aransweatermarket.com
www.clanarans.com
all the best, Maggieandschatze