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Each fleece is carefully selected and hand-sorted by expert shearers Dave and Roy, supporting Ériu’s mission to champion Irish wool and ensure fair pay for the farmers behind it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Ériu Traditions Aran\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its defined stitches and comfortable feel, this yarn is a wonderful choice for projects where texture takes centre stage. The Romney wool provides the structure needed to show off traditional cable patterns while remaining soft against the skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYarn Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFibre:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Irish Romney wool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aran\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 180m per 100g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuggested needle size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuggested gauge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 stitches per 10cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour gauge may vary depending on your knitting style and project. Always knit a tension swatch and adjust your needle size as needed to achieve the required gauge for your pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChoose Your Ériu Traditions Palette\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe collection features two distinctive colour palettes inspired by Ireland’s landscapes, traditions and communities. 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Its guiding phrase, \u003cstrong\u003e“Ní neart go cur le chéile”\u003c\/strong\u003e, means “There is no strength without unity” and reflects the collaborative spirit behind Ériu’s Farm to Yarn network.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOut to Sea – 10 Shades\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInspired by Ireland’s fishing communities and maritime heritage, particularly along the west coast and around the Aran Islands, \u003cstrong\u003eOut to Sea\u003c\/strong\u003e draws on the colours of fishing boats, coastal harbours, Atlantic wildlife and the folklore of life at sea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ten shades are \u003cstrong\u003eBlessing the Boats\u003c\/strong\u003e (white), \u003cstrong\u003eCurrach\u003c\/strong\u003e (black), \u003cstrong\u003eCold Iron\u003c\/strong\u003e (grey), \u003cstrong\u003eClan\u003c\/strong\u003e (navy blue), \u003cstrong\u003eStar of the Sea\u003c\/strong\u003e (bright blue), \u003cstrong\u003eMerrow\u003c\/strong\u003e (turquoise), \u003cstrong\u003eOilskin\u003c\/strong\u003e (yellow), \u003cstrong\u003ePuffin\u003c\/strong\u003e (neon orange), \u003cstrong\u003eEmerald Isle\u003c\/strong\u003e (bright green) and \u003cstrong\u003eDon't Say Red\u003c\/strong\u003e (bright red).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the traditional currach boats to the superstitions surrounding fishermen setting out to sea, each shade reflects a different part of Ireland’s coastal culture. The palette offers a vibrant option for traditional Aran designs and colourful contemporary knits alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePerfect for Aran Knitting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eÉriu Traditions Aran Yarn\u003c\/strong\u003e is a lovely choice for cable-knit sweaters, cardigans, textured accessories and other projects that benefit from clear stitch definition. With two story-rich palettes to choose from, you can create pieces that celebrate both the beauty of Irish wool and the traditions that inspired its colours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFarm to Yarn – Supporting Irish Wool\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrough its Farm to Yarn network and partnership with The Emerald Romney Co-op, Ériu works to support Irish farmers, preserve the Romney breed and champion the quality of locally grown wool. 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