Wrap yourself in a rich Irish tradition
Originated in the early 1900s on the Aran islands, off the west coast of Ireland, Aran knitwear has been made in Ireland for over a hundred years. From fishermen to farmers, generations of Irish people have trusted it to shield them from the merciless sea winds that sweep onto the coast.
Using skills passed down through families and stitches rich in symbolism, Aran tells the unique story of our culture and heritage.
The Diamond Stitch - Wealth
The diamond stitch depicts the shape of the fields which farmers lived and worked on in the Aran islands. This traditional Aran pattern gave hope for wealth and is often paired with the moss stitch.
EXPLORE DIAMOND STITCH GARMENTS
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Blasket Honeycomb Stitch Mens Aran Sweater Natural
12 colours availableRegular price $159.00Sale price $159.00 Regular priceUnit price per -
Ash Aran Zipped Hooded Jacket Atlantic Blue
7 colours availableRegular price $159.00Sale price $159.00 Regular priceUnit price per -
Spindle Aran Cable Neck Sweater Natural
6 colours availableRegular price $93.00Sale price $93.00 Regular priceUnit price per$132.00Archive -
Bramble Aran Shawl Collar Sweater Atlantic Blue
6 colours availableRegular price $99.00Sale price $99.00 Regular priceUnit price per$139.00Archive
The Cable Stitch - Good Luck
The cable stitch is the most common Aran stitch pattern used in Irish knitwear. It represents a fisherman’s ropes and nets and bestows good fortune on the wearer for safety on their journey out at sea, as well as good luck for a bountiful catch. When the cable stitch is interwined, it symbolises the balance between hard work & family life.
EXPLORE CABLE STITCH GARMENTS
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Clover Cropped Aran Cardigan Green Marl
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Clover Cropped Aran Cardigan Natural
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Clover Cropped Aran Cardigan Pale Pink
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Clover Cropped Aran Cardigan Navy
13 colours availableRegular price $159.00Sale price $159.00 Regular priceUnit price per
The Honeycomb Stitch - Hard Work
The honeycomb stitch was created to pay homage to the work ethic that bees have. It highlights the importance of hard work and the sweet rewards it carries.
EXPLORE HONEYCOMB STITCH GARMENTS
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Clover Cropped Aran Cardigan Green Marl
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Clover Cropped Aran Cardigan Natural
13 colours availableRegular price $159.00Sale price $159.00 Regular priceUnit price per -
Clover Cropped Aran Cardigan Pale Pink
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Clover Cropped Aran Cardigan Navy
13 colours availableRegular price $159.00Sale price $159.00 Regular priceUnit price per
The Moss Stitch - Nature
The moss stitch, represents good harvest and is often paired with the Diamond stitch. It depicts the Irish moss that grows on stone walls and the carrageen moss, a type of seaweed that grows on the rocks in the ocean & is typically found on the Irish coast. It is used as a food with many nutritional benefits or as fertiliser for Irish farms & fields.
EXPLORE MOSS STITCH GARMENTS
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Clover Cropped Aran Cardigan Green Marl
13 colours availableRegular price $159.00Sale price $159.00 Regular priceUnit price per -
Clover Cropped Aran Cardigan Natural
13 colours availableRegular price $159.00Sale price $159.00 Regular priceUnit price per -
Clover Cropped Aran Cardigan Pale Pink
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Clover Cropped Aran Cardigan Navy
13 colours availableRegular price $159.00Sale price $159.00 Regular priceUnit price per
The Trellis Stitch - Protection
The trellis stitch represents the landscape patterns created by the stone-walled fields which would offer protection against the strong Atlantic winds near the coast and farms in Western Ireland.
EXPLORE TRELLIS STITCH GARMENTS
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Horseshoe Cable Cardigan Ocean Mist
10 colours availableRegular price $202.00Sale price $202.00 Regular priceUnit price per -
Spindle Aran Cable Neck Sweater Natural
6 colours availableRegular price $93.00Sale price $93.00 Regular priceUnit price per$132.00Archive -
Bramble Aran Shawl Collar Sweater Atlantic Blue
6 colours availableRegular price $99.00Sale price $99.00 Regular priceUnit price per$139.00Archive -
Spindle Aran Cable Neck Sweater Atlantic Blue
6 colours availableRegular price $93.00Sale price $93.00 Regular priceUnit price per$132.00Archive
The ZigZag Stitch - Direction
The zigzag stitch symbolises the twisting cliff paths on the Aran islands which lead down to the Atlantic coast. It is sometimes referred to as the stitch of marriage as it represents the peaks and troughs of married life.
EXPLORE THE ZIGZAG STITCH GARMENTS
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Cosan Crew Neck Sweater Tundra
6 colours availableRegular price $132.00Sale price $132.00 Regular priceUnit price per$192.00Archive -
Cosan Crew Neck Sweater Navy Sail
6 colours availableRegular price $132.00Sale price $132.00 Regular priceUnit price per$192.00Archive -
Cosan Crew Neck Sweater Harbour Blue
6 colours availableRegular price $132.00Sale price $132.00 Regular priceUnit price per$192.00Archive -
Cosan Crew Neck Sweater Grey Frost
6 colours availableRegular price $132.00Sale price $132.00 Regular priceUnit price per$192.00Archive
The Lattice Stitch - Abundance
The lattice stitch, also known as the basket stitch represents the basket of the fisherman and the hopes for a good catch. Sweaters with this Aran pattern are often referred to as fisherman's sweaters.
EXPLORE THE LATTICE STITCH GARMENTS
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Lambay Lattice Cable Aran Sweater Warm Lavender
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Horseshoe Cable V Neck Bramble Berry
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Dromore Aran Troyer Evergreen
9 colours availableRegular price $173.00Sale price $173.00 Regular priceUnit price per -
Dromore Aran Troyer Navy
9 colours availableRegular price $173.00Sale price $173.00 Regular priceUnit price per
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