Guides
The Aran Sweater - Still En Vogue!
This time of year calls for wrapping up and what better way to do so than in a cosy Irish Aran Sweater! Over the last few years, the Aran Sweater has shaken off its frumpy image and is now considered one of the most en vogue pieces of knitwear to have for Autumn Winter.
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Celebrating 30 Years in Business: An Irish Family Business
In the early 1980s, The owner, Dom Byrne was working for Gaeltarra knitwear, selling Irish Aran sweaters in the States, when he noticed a gap in the Irish market for a speciality sweater store.
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The Cashmere Story
The name "CASHMERE" comes from Kashmir, the wild and mountainous area of India and Pakistan.
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Different Types of Wool in Our Aran Sweaters
As you know, we are wool fanatics at the Sweater Shop. All of Aran sweaters are made of wool, however the type of wool varies from sweater to sweater. Do you know the difference in the types of wool? We are going to describe some of our favourite types of wool and an example of a sweater we stock in that wool to give you a better understanding of the wool used in our Aran sweaters.
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Irish Aran Sweater of the Month: Irish Cable Knit Side Zip Cardigan
The Irish wool Aran cardigan of the month has to be the new cable knit side zip womens cardigan - available in three attractive and versatile colours.
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Our 6th Store Is Now Open on Plunkett Street in Killarney
Last November, we took a trip down to Killarney and viewed a few premises with the view to opening a new store in Ireland. We looked at many spots and finally decided to go with a unit on Plunkett Street, Co. Killarney.
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4th of July & Irish Aran Cable Knit Throws!
Treat your loved ones this 4th of July with one of our luxurious Irish Aran throws in Merino wool! The story of the Aran tradition comes alive in the cables, diamonds, and moss patterns among an array of beautifully composed stitches that you can drape over your living room couch, your favourite chair, or the end of a bed or bring with you to the beach or to the park for your 4th of July picnic.
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The Day the Irish People Take Over the World [Infographic]
Emigration is embedded within the Irish DNA - it's our relationship with other countries that have allowed Ireland to become one of the most loved nations.
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How to Wear an Aran Sweater: An Essential Style Guide
Classic, comfy and well-knit, the traditional Aran sweater is today worn as a trendy statement and the perfect start to a cosy fall or winter outfit. But it traces its roots to the 17th century and the tale spun around its identity is as unique as its name.
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Best Irish Craft and Design Available at The Sweater Shop
Irish wool knitwear is most iconically represented by the Aran cable knit sweaters. Just think of Clancey brothers kitted out in bnine (Irish for white) wool jumpers. The Aran tradition derives from the West of Ireland, especially the Aran Islands, where traditional fishing communities would have made their clothing by combining stitches such as the cable, honeycomb, blackberry, moss and basket stitches, trellis, diamond, and the tree of life among the most widespread.
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9 Reasons You Should Wear Merino Wool (in Summer and Winter)
Originating in Spain, Merino sheep are well-known worldwide for their beautiful wool. The fine fibers of the wool have many properties that make the wool an ideal material from which to make clothing. However, if you think merino wool clothes are only for the winter, think again. Here are nine reasons why merino wool clothing is perfect for winter and summer.
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Know Your Irish Hats - Iconic Irish Hat Guide
Ireland; a country that is renowned for its beautiful scenery, friendly people, and of course, traditional clothing. From the iconic Aran sweater to the humble Irish cap, there is a wealth of history and culture behind every article of clothing.
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