History of Aran Knitting and Irish Clans | Sunday, October 11 at 2pm

Calling all knitters. Here’s a chance to share your knitting projects. The lecture, presented by Nancy Geary, Executive Director of the New Canaan Museum and Historical Society, will cover the history of Aran knitting and its connection to Irish clans and identity. If you have, or are in the process of knitting, any Aran style projects (or any projects with an Irish/Celtic motif), bring them along and we will put them on display.

Some examples of Aran Stitches:

• The Cable – an integral part of a fisherman’s life, is a wish for safety and good luck when fishing
• The Honeycomb – represents work and its sweet reward as a reminder of the hard working honey bee
• The Diamond – is the universal symbol of wealth and prosperity, truly a girl’s best friend
• The Zig Zag Stitch – represents the ups and downs of love as well as the twisting cliff paths of the Aran Islands

While most Aran/Celtic patterns are knitted, it would be interesting to have some crochet pieces on display as well.

To help with the placement of the items, let us know prior to October 11 if you would like to display your finished or unfinished projects.

Any questions, please contact us at gaclectures@gmail.com

Tickets for the Lecture: