Style adapted from knitting · Texture
Aran-style Crochet
Crochet that imitates Aran knitwear using post stitches to build cables, ropes and diamond panels on a plain ground.
- Difficulty
- Advanced
- Category
- Techniques
- Common fibres
- Wool, Merino Wool, Wool blends, Acrylic
Definition
Aran-style crochet reproduces the vocabulary of Irish Aran knitting — cables, honeycomb, trellis and bobbles — using front and back post stitches instead of cable needles.
Overview
Post stitches wrap around the stem of the stitch below rather than into its top, so they stand proud of the fabric. Crossing two post stitches produces a convincing cable.
The result is heavier than knitted Aran at the same gauge, so it suits blankets, cushions and outerwear better than close-fitting garments.
Characteristics
- Built from front and back post stitches
- Deep relief cables and textured panels
- Thick, warm, structured fabric
Typical uses
- Cabled blankets
- Cushions
- Winter cardigans
- Scarves
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