A viewer asked…
“Lately, I've seen marketing for cable-knit sweaters with clan-specific knitting patterns. I am wondering whether these are a new concept or if it has deep historical roots. When did this originate?”

Well…we had to do some myth bubble bursting for this one. Rocky and Erik dive into the actual history of the Irish Aran KNit sweater (Aran jumper) Are aran knitting patterns based on the bible? Are aran knit patterns based on family names or specific fishing villages? How old is the art of knitting the aran sweater?
The answers may surprise you.

Tartans:
Rocky: Macdonald Clanranald Weathered https://www.usakilts.com/gallery/13-1...
Erik: MacPherson Red Modern https://www.usakilts.com/gallery/13-1...


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