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Men’s Aran Jumper

I made this for My husband,he has been asking for this jumper for ages.

Created by: Alison B

  • Project Details

    About

    My husband has this jumper already in a lovely silver grey but has wanted it in black for ages, but I have so far refused as I don’t like knitting in really dark colours. But as it was his birthday I gave in and have started to knit him his favourite jumper ! It’s slow going knitting this jumper,think it’s because it’s blackand I’m finding it difficult to see what I’m doing with the pattern. I’m finally onto the sleeves ! Still knitting the sleeves just finished the increases but I’m running out of wool! And the black Aran paintbox is out of stock😮. Almost finished now,spent most of Sunday trying to fit the sleeves and this saddle!! bit ,driving me 😜 finally got it done just got to do the collar and bands yippee!!!! Yay finally finished, just sewn up the jumper and put on the buttons,glad I’ve finished,never going to knit it again in black!!!! Think my eyes were going together 🤪

    Pattern

    Pioneer Jersey king Cole pattern

    This pattern is from:
    King Cole Aran Book 1

    Needles & Hooks

    • Single Point 5.00mm (US 8) 40cm
    • Single Point 4.00mm (US 6) 40cm

    Accessories

    • Stitch Holder
    • Buttons
    • Cable Needle
    • Tapestry Needle
    Other : Three metal buttons

    Measurements

    Notes: 117-122cms / 46-48”

    Tags

    • Sweaters
    • Men

    Craft

    Knitting

    Skill Level

    Intermediate

    Status

    Complete
    Started on: Sep 4, 2018 Finished on: Oct 10, 2018

  • Comments

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    26 Comments

    • Alison B

      • Portsoy

      Thank you Tamara C for you lovely comments, yes it was a labour of love this jumper, difficult to knit using the black Aran , sometimes it wasn’t easy to see the pattern as I knitted, so I had to keep counting all the time. Vowed I’d never knit another one! 😂
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    • Tamara C

      • Sydney

      Looks lovely, Alison, but I agree with you about knitting in black!
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    • Alison B

      • Portsoy

      Thankyou Jessie 🌸
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    • Jessie

      This pattern is beautiful and great knit, I'm impressed.🌷
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    • Alison B

      • Portsoy

      Hahaha definitely Michelle 🤪
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    • Michelle M

      • Queensland

      I agree with everyone about knitting in dark colours it's so hard and then you have the sewing up.grrr.but you have made a beautiful job of his jumper and next time you can tell him it's white or nothing.lol oh then you have to try and keep it clean.lol
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    • Alison B

      • Portsoy

      Thankyou Sandra A, yes my husband loves the jumper ,he hardly takes it off, moans when I put it in for a wash, he has a grey one almost identical to the black one, but it’s not as warm!
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    • Alison B

      • Portsoy

      Thankyou Valerie W x as I said I won’t be knitting another one in that colour again, it was very difficult to see the pattern as you were knitting it . Although I have one very happy husband who hardly takes off the jumper!
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    • Valerie W

      • Wimborne

      I've knitted a black aran so I know how much time and effort you put into it. It is beautiful.
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    • Sandra A

      • Springwood

      This turned out beautifully - your husband looks very happy and warm in it
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    • Alison B

      • Portsoy

      Thankyou Brigit G x
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    • Alison B

      • Portsoy

      Thankyou Barbara S , I won’t be knitting another one in that colour! It’s one of a kind!
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    • Birgit G

      What a very nice jumper, love the cables!
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    • Barbara S

      • Heidelberg

      Wow, you finished it in ONE month! The cardigan for my husband took months - I don't like knitting hug peaces! Very nice pattern, I love it.
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    • Alison B

      • Portsoy

      Thankyou,Let’s say I won’t be doing it again 🤪
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    • Purplelizzie

      • Devon

      Beautiful jumper for your husband Alison. Luv the pattern, you were very brave to take that on in black !! Great fit too !
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    • Alison B

      • Portsoy

      One happy husband wearing his new jumper 😊
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    • Mary E

      It is looking really good, well done for keep going. I struggle with working in very dark colours now, I use a neck light and put a white towel on my lap, which helps a little. You will have one very handsome hubby showing off your beautiful work.
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    • Alison B

      • Portsoy

      Thankyou Sandra, it’s driving me crazy knitting it because it’s in black and I can’t see the pattern as I knit!
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    • Sandra A

      • Springwood

      Beautiful work - I made one similar 40 years ago - I don't know that I'd be brave enough to do one now!
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    • Alison B

      • Portsoy

      Thanks ladies for your kind comments, it’s very welcome and will spur me on to finish this darn jumper 😜
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    • Vix

      • North Walsham

      Looks fabulous to me! Got to keep a chap happy! Brownie points for you. I can see perfectly close up as I am really short sighted, mind you I wouldn't see a bus until it was a few yards away!
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    • Pam M

      I think you are very brave to attempt such a large project in black yarn! I only ever knitted a hat in black and vowed NEVER EVER again.
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    • Alison B

      • Portsoy

      Yes I’m finding it difficult as I can’t see the pattern to see if I’m making any mistakes! It’s driving me slightly crazy 😜
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    • Elaine C

      • Sittingbourne

      Love the pattern, i too find knitting in dark colours very difficult, as eye sight not very good
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