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Glossary entry

Italian term or phrase:

maglia d’Irlanda

English translation:

Irish knit

Added to glossary by Tom in London
Sep 20, 2013 09:47
10 yrs ago
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Italian term

maglia d’Irlanda

Italian to English Other Textiles / Clothing / Fashion knitwear
I'm Irish, but there's no such thing as "Irish knit" in English. Would "Aran knit" be correct?
Proposed translations (English)
4 +2 Irish knit
4 Aran knit

Discussion

Tom in London (asker) Sep 20, 2013:
OK You're right.
philgoddard Sep 20, 2013:
No such thing? It gets 54,000 Google hits.
Nicola Mira Sep 20, 2013:
Could it mean 'Irish lace' (or crochet)? It may be off the mark but one context in which 'Irish' is used in Italy for knitwear is connected with crocheting, see eg
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Irish_lace
http://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uncinetto
Tom in London (asker) Sep 20, 2013:
No more info Unfortunately I have no more info. It's the text for a mail-order catalogue and since it isn't online yet, there are no pics !
Tom in London (asker) Sep 20, 2013:
I know... Yes - I know it can't be "the full Aran" (hardly popular in Milan). So you and Gallaghy may be nearer the mark.
carly kelly Sep 20, 2013:
actually, Have been looking at what some US sites call "irish knit" and it basically seems to be a type of Aran knit, not necessarily the traditional Aran sweater but more on-trend versions. Maybe you could try "Irish cable-knit" or some such
carly kelly Sep 20, 2013:
I'm Irish too ;-) Never heard of Irish knit but my first thought was Aran knit
Giles Watson Sep 20, 2013:
This blog has pictures of a "maglia d'Irlanda" garment it looks very much like Aran knitwear.

http://passatempineltempo.over-blog.it/article-29147025.html
Wendy Streitparth Sep 20, 2013:
First think that occurred to me was Aran knit too - but no context....

Proposed translations

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Irish knit

Hi Tom. I would not use Aran knit as that means a full Aran incorporating all the stitches/patterns. irish knit does exist and usually means some elements of Aran design are used such as a cable or bobbin or diamond pattern.

http://www.stolenstitches.com/books/contemporary-irish-knits...

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sometimes also know as "chunky-knit" sweaters. Other patterns used (from Aran) would be herringbone or moss.

sometimes these are also known as "contemporary Irish knits"

http://knitinc.blogspot.ie/2011/09/contemporary-irish-knits-...

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you might also say "a modern take on the (classic/traditional) Aran sweater" though that's far longer!

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here it's "Irish knitwear" as distinct from Aran in another section

http://www.blarney.com/irish-knitwear/

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the images in Giles' link in dis. box show contemporary Irish knits (using Aran elements of diamond and cable pattern)

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I think "Irish knits" is your best bet for the overall style that includes but is not only about Arans. "Irish fisherman's knit" is another possibility or "...cableknit" IF that's the only pattern stitch.

Forgot to mention the most famous (and expensive) contemporary Irish knits Inis Meáin which is in a category all on its own. While the factory is on the eponymous island (absolutely beautiful place) so the knits could be literally called "Aran" and some of them use the traditional Aran patterns, they use more luxury imported wools rather than Aran (or báinín) wool and they have fixed different names to different styles.

https://www.google.ie/search?q=inis meain sweaters&sa=X&tbm=...

http://inismeain.ie/collection/autumn_winter_2013

http://www.galvinformen.com/inis-meain-m28


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glad to have helped
Peer comment(s):
agree philgoddard
4 hrs
many thanks Phil:-)
agree mag013 : Described here in English as an Irish cable knit. http://it.123rf.com/photo_10084497_pila-di-grosso-cavo-magli...
12 hrs
many thanks mag013.
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6 hrs

Aran knit

or Aran knitwear

It's used for knitwear using at least some traditional stitches associated with the Aran Islands, but produced anywhere. I used it in that sense when I was knitting myself some decades ago - I'm not Irish and wasn't living in Ireland.

The Edinburgh Woollen Mill (a UK chain) is selling Aran cardigans knitted in Scotland at the moment.

For the real thing, (a hand-knitted jumper from the Aran Islands) one would need to include a word such as authentic or genuine.
Reference:

http://www.ewm.co.uk/women/where/category/knitwear/manufacturer/highland-home-industry.html

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