Aran sweater patterns are numerous in my collection of knitting books. You are right there are many patterns and all very beautiful. I've posted a couple of my favorites and have more to post.

Quote Originally Posted by Birddog View Post
For those of us who are Irish or of Irish heritage, this may be of interest. Many Irish clans have their own knitting pattern used in Aran sweaters. If your not familiar with these sweaters, they are phenomenal. I already own one, but when I bought mine, I couldn't find my clan. Now that has changed. So if your interested in finding out if your family has a pattern, go here...

http://www.clanarans.com/ca/catalog/...579735c95dbfbe