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Aran Craft

hkrgrl — Sun, 17 Mar 2024 16:15:39 GMT

Anyone eyeing any sweaters??

i don't like the Big Deal, i feel like that collar would annoy me.

not sure i want a hood, i think it will feel heavy on my shoulders and back.

i have 2 long sweaters with buttons, which i like.

i might go for one with a zipper this time around.

how do u feel about the prices??

any favorite style or color???

thoughts on the Vest and Shawl offering this year??

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cheriere — Sun, 17 Mar 2024 16:22:42 GMT

@hkrgrl I'm liking A351067. But, it's $164.98! It's a zip front hooded cardigan. Seems like we never see a hooded one. However, I tend to like the toggle closures. I wish this one had that, but it's still gorgeous!

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Meowingkitty — Sun, 17 Mar 2024 16:40:03 GMT

Nope. To expensive and I don't live where it gets that cold to wear such a heavy sweater. Plus dry clean only is an automatic turnoff.

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JeanLouiseFinch — Sun, 17 Mar 2024 16:45:29 GMT

I'm admiring a few, but won't be ordering any. I already own three ponchos, two long cardigans w/asymmetrical zippers, and two pullovers. That's plenty.

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LindaSal — Sun, 17 Mar 2024 16:49:53 GMT

I love the Aran sweaters! I own many of them in different styles and colors. The zip up ones are my favorites as I find those to be the warmest as the collar helps keep your neck nice and warm. I have a couple with matching scarves and they are simply beautiful. I have purchased many from the Q and a couple actually in Ireland. I do use them for travel instead of a coat as we like to travel in the cool spring or fall. I just took out my army green one with scarf as I started packing for our adventure to France in a couple weeks!

As far as the pricing, IMO, they are worth every cent. Nice quality and they last if you take care of them. Generally you don't even have to have them dry cleaned, just hang outside on a breezy day as merino wool is naturally antibacterial. If you purchase you won't be sorry!

ETA: Stay true to size as they tend to run generous and loosen a bit when wearing.

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San Antonio Gal — Sun, 17 Mar 2024 17:11:53 GMT

I would love to purchase one. I've had my eye on a few, but don't think I'll be buying.

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wagirl — Sun, 17 Mar 2024 17:22:58 GMT

I bought a zip front cardigan in merino wool years ago---and I did wear it--but needed to be dry cleaned and it pilled so badly--I put it away and then donated it----will pass.

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hkrgrl — Sun, 17 Mar 2024 17:31:24 GMT

That is the one i am eyeing!! i just worry about it being heavy on my shoulders. i think it has a 2 way zipper which i love.

any thoughts on the shawl vs. the vest?? the shawl looks 'classier' but with no button on clasp, i feel that they tend to move around a lot which means i have to fix them... the vest looks very 'structured'. i am not sure if that's the work but something about it is off putting.

@cheriere wrote:
@hkrgrl I'm liking A351067. But, it's $164.98! It's a zip front hooded cardigan. Seems like we never see a hooded one. However, I tend to like the toggle closures. I wish this one had that, but it's still gorgeous!

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Effie54 — Sun, 17 Mar 2024 17:40:02 GMT

I bought the Big Deal sweater in parsnip. At first, I thought I would hate the collar. I received it yesterday, and I absolutely love it. Since I wanted it, more fitted, I sized down. I have purchased the longer sweaters before, and I didn't like them. They felt very heavy, and more like a coat. I ended up donating it. I'm not one for hoods at all. I just happened to take a chance on the BD and was happily surprised.

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River Song — Sun, 17 Mar 2024 18:16:33 GMT

I purchased the V-neck button front cardigan in plum, A637302. The plum color is just so striking and I like that this sweater is a little shorter, not tunic length.

I saw the open front long vest presented this morning and, surprisingly, really liked it on the show host. It would be beautiful belted. The item photos don't really do it justice.

I bought one piece of jewelry, the Connemara marble tree of life heart necklace. I'm going to take the pendant off the chain and put it on a Connemara marble bead necklace that I bought years ago on the Q that has the Trinity symbol on the hinged triangle clasp.

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hkrgrl — Sun, 17 Mar 2024 19:07:15 GMT

@Effie54 wrote:
I bought the Big Deal sweater in parsnip. At first, I thought I would hate the collar. I received it yesterday, and I absolutely love it. Since I wanted it, more fitted, I sized down. I have purchased the longer sweaters before, and I didn't like them. They felt very heavy, and more like a coat. I ended up donating it. I'm not one for hoods at all. I just happened to take a chance on the BD and was happily surprised.

That is the color is was thinking about! but now my size is gone. good to know u like the collar, that is what was stopping me!! i will watch 'as is' and i am sure there will be some returns....

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hkrgrl — Sun, 17 Mar 2024 19:08:36 GMT

@River Song wrote:
I purchased the V-neck button front cardigan in plum, A637302. The plum color is just so striking and I like that this sweater is a little shorter, not tunic length.

I saw the open front long vest presented this morning and, surprisingly, really liked it on the show host. It would be beautiful belted. The item photos don't really do it justice.

I bought one piece of jewelry, the Connemara marble tree of life heart necklace. I'm going to take the pendant off the chain and put it on a Connemara marble bead necklace that I bought years ago on the Q that has the Trinity symbol on the hinged triangle clasp.

Good info on the vest! i will watch the video...

i like the V neck cardigan as well...

decisions decisions....

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cheriere — Sun, 17 Mar 2024 19:37:21 GMT

@hkrgrl wrote:
That is the one i am eyeing!! i just worry about it being heavy on my shoulders. i think it has a 2 way zipper which i love.

any thoughts on the shawl vs. the vest?? the shawl looks 'classier' but with no button on clasp, i feel that they tend to move around a lot which means i have to fix them... the vest looks very 'structured'. i am not sure if that's the work but something about it is off putting.
@cheriere wrote:
@hkrgrl I'm liking A351067. But, it's $164.98! It's a zip front hooded cardigan. Seems like we never see a hooded one. However, I tend to like the toggle closures. I wish this one had that, but it's still gorgeous!

I do love ❤️ a two way zipper. I didn't notice it had one. This definitely has me considering it now.

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hkrgrl — Sun, 17 Mar 2024 19:55:46 GMT

@cheriere wrote:
@hkrgrl wrote:
That is the one i am eyeing!! i just worry about it being heavy on my shoulders. i think it has a 2 way zipper which i love.

any thoughts on the shawl vs. the vest?? the shawl looks 'classier' but with no button on clasp, i feel that they tend to move around a lot which means i have to fix them... the vest looks very 'structured'. i am not sure if that's the work but something about it is off putting.
@cheriere wrote:
@hkrgrl I'm liking A351067. But, it's $164.98! It's a zip front hooded cardigan. Seems like we never see a hooded one. However, I tend to like the toggle closures. I wish this one had that, but it's still gorgeous!

I do love ❤️ a two way zipper. I didn't notice it had one. This definitely has me considering it now.

it does look like it has a 2 way zipper!!! i am eyeing the chocolate and black

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catmama — Sun, 17 Mar 2024 23:52:22 GMT

A few years back I was fortunate to do a guided tour of Ireland. At one of our stops, we visited a store that offered all Irish produced items. Beautiful clothing and jewelry. One of the women on our tour loudly pronounced that she wouldn't pay the high prices they were asking for the clothing. So when we got back on the bus, our tour guide gave us a brief economic talk on what it takes to produce an Irish sweater.

You start with the sheep farmer and his expenses in raising the sheep and trying to produce the best wool (vet bills, feed, monitoring their health, etc). Then you have the shearers who shave and clean the wool. Then you have the carders who work it into usable wool. Then you have the knitters. So the whole process goes through several hands and each requires payment. The retail price reflects all of this work. And I probably left something out! It all made sense and frankly I feel worth the price.

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Greeneyedlady21 — Mon, 18 Mar 2024 00:18:59 GMT

You can find much better prices on Aran sweaters, including Aran Craft sweaters, on many different web sites.

Sometimes even if you have to pay the shipping from Ireland.

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SaveTheTurtles — Mon, 18 Mar 2024 01:24:51 GMT

Nope, not purchasing anything.

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Beammeupscotty — Mon, 18 Mar 2024 13:36:35 GMT

@Effie54 I purchased the Big Deal sweater last night in the black watch. Soooo glad to read your review. After I ordered it, I got to worrying about the colllar. Later I almost cancelled it but it was too late. THANK YOU!

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Effie54 — Mon, 18 Mar 2024 17:14:18 GMT

@Beammeupscotty Hi there! You are most welcome! I was waiting (going back and forth) for quite a while, trying to decide whether this would be comfortable or not. For some reason, the zipper came up a little high from my liking during the video. But as soon as I tried it on, it feels perfect. The collar does not come up too high, and the zipper is wonderful. I don't really care for the larger collared sweaters. I bought one of those last year, and felt that the collar was just too much. I think you are going to love it. I LOVE the Blackwatch too. I almost bought that color. Gorgeous! Let me know how you like your sweater when you receive it.

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Beammeupscotty — Mon, 18 Mar 2024 21:22:05 GMT

@Effie54

Hi to you too!

Thank you once more. You have made me really excited to get this in the mail.

I will be sure to give a review when I get it!