Aran Sweaters
The Meaning and History of the Classic Aran Sweater Just off the rocky shore of county Galway, off the west coast of Ireland, lies a trio of islands; the Aran sweater takes its name from this isolated but beautiful place. An Aran sweater is more than a comfortable classic; it is a piece with a long and enduring history and every stitch has a meaning. Knitters of the past created these classics for fisherman battling the harsh, cold Atlantic seas. Using wool for...
