This beautifully made Aran sweater is ideal for cold weather! This Irish sweater is crafted from 100% wool, giving it a warm and comfortable feel that can’t be beat! Well-made and intricate, this detailed and tightly knit sweater is durable and sure to be a favorite for years to come. The various types of stitching featured on the sweater are typical Aran design; originating on the Aran Islands, Aran designs were initially made by the hard-working and crafty Irish Islander women. This cream-colored sweater is the traditional color of an Aran sweater, so you can feel like you’re really embodying your roots! The tight sleeves and heavier neckline gives this sweater the perfect fit, keeping your wrists warm and body heat contained. The sweater is suitable for people of any gender. Great for wearing outside to play with the kids in the snow or to keep you warm snuggled up inside with a cup of hot chocolate, this versatile and cozy sweater is perfect for any chilly day. Sweater comes in sizes medium to XXL. This Aran sweater was made in Dublin, Ireland, so you can be sure of it’s authenticity! Stay warm all winter with this Aran sweater from Biddy Murphy! Sizes are as follows; Small: Width 20” Length 26” CB to cuff/overarm 31”; Medium: Width 20 ½” Length 27” CB to cuff/overarm 31 ½”; Large Width 21” Length: 27 ½” CB to cuff/overarm 32”; XL Width 22” Length 27 ½” CB to cuff overarm 32 ½”; XXL: Width 22 ¾” Length 29” CB to cuff/overarm 33 ½”. About Merino Wool Merino wool comes from merino sheep, a special breed of sheep that produces this fine wool. All types of wool are warm, durable, water repellent, and insulating; however, 100% wool or lambswool has a rough, itchy texture that can make it uncomfortable to wear next to the skin. Merino wool is softer and lighter than other forms of wool and still features all the best qualities of wool. Merino wool is breathable, keeping the wearer warm without trapping in the heat. Merino wool has less pilling than other wools.Natural anti microbes in merino wool means that it stifles bodily stink.As all wool is, merino is durable, warm, and water repellent! About the Aran Knit The Aran knit gets its name from the Aran Islands, located off of the coast of Galway. The Aran Islands are sparsely populated and starkly rocky lands that are the last stop off the Western coast until Boston. The women there are credited with designing these intricate sweaters for their families. There are a lot of legends about how the knits originated; some people says they designating certain families, others claim that they represent the symbols of their everyday lives, and still others say the previous are myths. The only thing for sure is that these beautiful sweaters, once intricately knit by hardworking and creative Irish women, are unmistakably Irish and incredibly stunning! About Biddy Murphy Real Irish gifts from real Irish people! Biddy Murphy, based in South Haven, Michigan, has been selling authentic Irish gifts since 2004. We strive to be your trusted source for all things Irish, from Claddagh rings to shillelaghs like your granddad had. Our CEO travels back to Ireland several times a year to meet with our suppliers and crafters, hand selecting the products that we will offer to our customers. We choose fine wool clothing that you're sure to use for years to come!
