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Aran knitting patterns are designs which are in common use by knitters in the Aran Islands, which are located off the west coast of Ireland from County Galway and County Clare. The traditional differences in the patterns from island to island are used as a means of identifying the inhabitants' origins. The patterns are knitted into socks, hats, vests, scarves, mittens, afghans, pillow covers, and, most commonly, sweaters. == History == The knitting patterns used by the Aran Islanders were created sometime before 800 AD, at which time the book of Kells, includes a picture of an Aran style sweater. However, the use and evolution of the patterns on the islands themselves began after hand knitting was introduced there in the 17th century.〔 The stitches that create the Aran knitting patterns are complex and the knitted goods are time-consuming to create. For example, a typical Aran sweater will have over 100,000 stitches, and may take several months to finish. Sweaters, and other knitted items with the distinctive Aran design have for many years been worn by the Aran Islanders as symbols of pride in their origins. The patterns used to create the designs were held in secrecy by the local knitters. Oftentimes the sweaters would assist in identify dead fishermen who washed up onshore after accident at sea. The three dimensional effect of the twisted stitches also increased the warmth of the clothing by creating air pockets.〔 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Aran knitting patterns」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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