We love the classic Aran stitching, like the open cable knit stitch used along the sweep of the coat and repeated in the collar, and a diamond pattern alongside to add texture and contrast.

This week, I started posting links to free patterns for Aran sweaters. These are cardigans and pullovers that have intricate cables and textures, similar to a style that developed on the Aran ...

In my my quest to find you some free patterns for knitting Irish Fisherman sweaters like the ones developed on the Aran Islands, I have come up with some goodies for you. Here are some links: ...

This adult onesie modeled after the beloved Aran sweater knit pattern is the perfect thing to get you though the winds of winter. What's better than an Aran sweater? An Aran knit adult onesie that ...

Aran knitwear was thrust into popular fashion in 1956 when the fisherman sweater was featured in Vogue Magazine. Here's info about the history and cultural importance of the sweater to Ireland ...

Cable-knit patterns became popular for fisherman sweaters. You might know these sweaters as Aran sweaters, referencing the Aran Islands, where the textured design has become a specialty.