Did you know that Aran knitwear is a great choice for wearing all year round? People may assume that Aran Irish sweaters are just for the winter months but wool is the perfect fabric for regulating your temperature all year round and layering up with your knitwear is a great way to add a touch of style to any outfit.

Here, we’ll take a look at our seasonal picks from Weavers of Ireland, giving you a quick guide to the very best options for each season. We’ll show you how to wear these pieces for any occasion and help you to find the best choices for your lifestyle and your wardrobe. We may be biased, but we believe Aran knitwear is the perfect choice for warm evenings on the beach as well as snuggling up by the fire, and we’d love to show you the very best of knitwear options for every occasion.

 

Sweaters in Style for Spring 

 

The Spring flowers are coming through and the sunshine is peeking out between the clouds, and many of us are feeling the shift towards warmer, brighter days. The Spring is a beautiful time of year, as the world around us wakes up, and finding the right combination of knitwear to see you through the season can help you to really embrace the colours and versatility of this time of the year.

The Wool Cashmere Aran Trellis Sweater is a beautiful choice for the Spring, and we love it worn over a long skirt or dress for a special occasion. The colour options include plenty of subtle shades to complement your features, and the intricate trellis stitch is believed to symbolise the unique landscape of the Aran Islands, with fields marked out with rough hewn stone walls. The stone walls were built to protect the land against the strong Atlantic winds, and this slim fitting sweater will keep you warm in the changeable Spring weather or provide an extra layer when you need it. You can also style this sweater with jeans and boots for a classic look, and the feminine design will make it a firm favourite in your wardrobe.

It’s always handy to have an extra layer to throw on in unpredictable weather and the Block Check Fringed Shawl by Jimmy Hourihan is a good choice for the Spring. The gorgeous Pink Beige colour way is the perfect pastel for this time of the year, and the shawl is reversible and can be worn as a wrap, cape or wide scarf. If you need something more substantial to keep you warm in the Spring, try this Emma Tweed Herringbone Coat, made from a rich wool blend that evokes the colours of Irish landscape. We love the stylish Herringbone weave and the velvet trim along the pockets, cuffs and long edge, which make sure you’ll stand out for all the right reasons. There are several other colour options, so you can match your outfit to your mood or to the season, and we are especially fond of the Donegal Sunshine design for a pop of colour to match the emerging colours in nature at this time.

Hats are a useful addition to your wardrobe in the Springtime, enabling you to style up an outfit with ease and add a little extra warmth to your ensemble. Spring is the perfect time to play with colours in your wardrobe, reflecting the glory of the natural world at this time, and we love the Mucros Driving Patch Cap, with its unique combination of colours made from 100% authentic Irish tweed wool. This is a stylish accessory for men or women and there are many different colours and designs to choose from.

 

Summer Knitwear from Ireland

 

The Summer is often a delightful time to discover new wardrobe options, thanks to the more reliable weather and the versatility it brings. Lighter knits and stylish ponchos and wraps are perfect for wrapping up as the cool evenings draw in or on the occasional showery day, and wool is a surprisingly good choice for the warmer months as it is a natural fiber that helps to wick sweat away from the skin and simply needs airing out before it is worn again.

The Cable Aran Wrap is an ideal accessory for the Summer and can be worn as a shawl or a blanket as the sun goes down. It is an adaptable style that will complement any outfit and features a gorgeous combination of honeycomb and cable stitches for the traditional Aran look. The colour selection resembles nothing so much as a chic ice cream display, giving you perfect pinks and indulgent summer greens to combine well with any outfit. You’ll soon find that this becomes your go-to solution for summer layering, and you’ll want one in every colour!

Relaxed beach chic is a great look for the Summer and this Ladies Irish Linen Grandfather Shirt in bleach white looks stunning over denim shorts on a sunny day. We love the timeless elegance of this style, made from a cotton/linen blend that is comfortable to wear and looks fantastic, and the collarless design also looks great with a long skirt or dress for a more formal occasion. Don’t forget to take a look at the same Irish Linen Grandfather Shirt for men, a great alternative to a collared shirt that ensures you’ll be comfortable all day long and can be dressed up or down for any event.

A cardigan is a good choice for layering up in the summer months, especially when you’re moving from the office to an evening out and want to hold onto the heat of the day. The Cropped Wool Aran Cardigan is ideal, and the cropped design with lantern sleeves sits just above your jeans or tailored trousers for the ultimate style statement. Pick a bright summer shade or choose the natural white colour to stay cool when the sun is out. Like all of our Aran knitwear, this cardigan comes with a signed and stamped Certificate of Authenticity.

 

Fabulous Fall Fashion

 

As the nights get colder and the leaves begin to fall, you can introduce Autumnal shades into your wardrobe and make the most of the Aran knitwear range with lighter weight knits and layers. Whether you’re hiking along the coastline or cooking up a feast for your family and friends, you’ll find your perfect knitwear companion in our selection. We love the rich colours that echo the shades seen in nature at this time, and it’s a great time of year to be a little daring with more dramatic colour choices.

You can’t beat the Lambswool Celtic Ruana Wrap in Gold for the Fall, with its stunning design and gorgeous blend of gold and rust colours. This elegant wrap can be worn in many ways, so you can experiment to find your favourite style. We love it as a chunky scarf or warm shawl, and it’s so versatile it can even be worn as a stylish skirt! This is a design created by Kerry Woollen Mills, located on the Ring of Kerry on Ireland’s Atlantic coast, where beautiful garments have been made from fine wool for more than 300 years.

A wrap is a very practical accessory for the Fall, enabling you to adapt any outfit with ease as the weather changes. Another great choice is the Celtic Dara Knot Ruana Wrap in Gold, which features classic Irish designs including the ancient circular knot, believed to represent eternity, and the shield knot, which was used by the Celts for protection against evil in the home and on the battlefield. This design is perfect for staying snug in inclement weather as it is made from a blend of Chenille and Pure New Wool for extra softness and there are several gorgeous colour combinations to choose from.

One of our best-selling designs, the Wool Cashmere Cable V-Neck Sweater is a good choice for both casual and formal occasions, with a gorgeous plaited collar made from braided stitch that is said to represent the interweaving strands of life. This is a great option for the Fall, when the weather is unreliable and there may be a chill in the air, and there are some wonderful colours to choose from that are well suited to this time of the year. The rust reds and leafy greens are the perfect complement to the season and the beautiful sea blues look fantastic all year round. This sweater looks as good paired with jeans as it does worn with cargo trousers or even over a long skirt, and you will quickly fall in love with its comfortable style and relaxed, flattering fit.

 

Wonderful Winter Woollens

 

At the coldest time of the year, it’s a pleasure to snuggle up in an Aran sweater and turn up the cosiness factor. Although we firmly believe that Irish knitwear is a great option all year round, we know that the Winter is the time when it really shines. Whether you’re embracing the elements on a walk or sitting around the fire with loved ones, the warmth and comfort of an authentic Aran sweater is hard to beat.

The traditional Aran sweater hails from the Aran Islands, off the coast of Galway, where these garments were originally created to keep the fishermen and farmers warm and dry in their daily work. The layers of wool knitted into the unique cable stitching patterns added extra layers of insulation to these sweaters and the water repellent qualities of natural wool ensured that they were a great choice to protect against the elements. Aran sweaters are as practical today as they were more than a century ago, and the Men’s Merino Aran Wool Sweater is a classic design that pays homage to its Irish heritage. We love the striking combination of Honeycomb and Cable stitches that are believed to bring luck and protection to the wearer, and we know you’ll reach for this sweater again and again. It looks great paired with jeans and boots or relaxed cargo pants for a casual look, or can be worn over a shirt with formal trousers for a special event or festive celebration.

For women who want to stay warm all winter, the Women’s Merino Aran Sweater is the classic choice, available in a wide range of gorgeous colours, including the deep reds, greens and purples that are perfectly suited to the coldest months of the year. This is a good choice with jeans and boots, cargo style trousers or even over a short skirt or dress for a more formal occasion, and the Honeycomb and Cable stitching patterns provide the perfect embellishment. For a casual winter style, you’ll love the Ladies Aran Half-Zip Jacquard Sweater, with the intricate Celtic Jacquard design across the chest and shoulders. This is an elegant touch that recognises the Irish heritage of this traditional sweater, which is an excellent outer layer for milder days and will accommodate plenty of layers underneath it.

If you love to get outside in all weathers, you’ll be impressed by the Donegal Tweed Pure Wool Country Walking Cape in red. This is a stunning cape in Celtic style, made from 100% pure new wool with a buttoned front, deep pockets and an attached scarf which can also be worn as a hood. This is a stylish and flattering choice that creates a dramatic, flowing silhouette, and the swish factor will ensure you feel as good as you look!

 

Celebrate Irish Style

Here at Weavers of Ireland, we are committed to showcasing the very best of authentic Irish craftsmanship and our range of sweaters, cardigans, wraps and hats is selected to preserve traditional Irish heritage for future generations. We work with artisan producers across Ireland to bring you an extensive range of knitwear to finish off your wardrobe in style, as well as homewares, toys and clothes for children.

If you’re visiting Ireland, we would be delighted to see you in one of our stores, located in Killarney, Kenmare, Dublin, Galway, Glengarriff and Kinsale, or you can see our full selection online at Weavers of Ireland.