Posted on March 23, 2010.
Where can I get Irish fisherman sweater Aran knitting kit complete with patterns and knitting needles? Shannon (airport) Irish imports have used it for a few years ago in their catalog. I tried other sites catalog Irish, but could not find it. It came in two colors: natural and dark in color.
I'm not familiar with kits that include the sweater knitting needles. The only kits I have seen that the needles are especially for beginners. One reason is that every knitter has their gauge / tension in knitting. Another is that knitters have their own preferences knitting needle (straight, circular, metal, bamboo, etc.).
I prefer to bring my own kit, so I can choose the son and the model.
Some books with sweater patterns are:
"The new classics Knitting: 60 Exquisite Sweaters from Elite Studios Classic" by Nicolas Kristin
"Arans & Celtics: The Best of Knitter Magazine" by Kathy Zimmerman
Here are some that sell kits (pattern and son):
http://www.virtualyarns.com
http://www.clanarans.com
http://www.aranknits.com/
This site belongs to a little old grandmother. She knitted cardigan and sweater. She has been in lots of these shirts for years and its models have been tested and proven.
you can try clanarans.com
http://clanarans.com/ca/catalog/
unsure of colors on the site, but you can ask them.