If you’re looking for a stylish, easy-to-wear Aran cardigan to keep you snug and warm through the chilly fall and winter months, then you are sure to fall in love with our Ladies Irish Zipper Wool Cardigan. Coming from the always beautiful, always stylish Carraig Donn Collection, you know you are getting the highest quality cardigan every time you wear it. Crafted in Ireland from 100% Merino wool, you will love how this Aran knit cardigan feels against your skin. So touchably soft, so cozy and warm, without the itchiness of traditional wool, this is sure to become one of your top wardrobe go-to's.
Traditional Aran stitching envelops you in ages of Irish culture and tradition, as it adds texture, depth, and movement to the soft wool. Long cable rope patterns run lengthwise down the bodice and the sleeves, creating a slimming effect to make you look leaner and longer. The front zipper closure makes this cardigan a perfect selection for people on the go. Quick to take on and off, quick to zip up and down, you’ll love the ease and convenience of having a modern zipper on this traditional piece. Adjust the zipper to exactly the right length for a variety of looks, just as it suits you. An easy-going folded collar can be rolled, folded, or zipped up to create a variety of different looks on this one sweater, whether you want to look sporty or relaxed. If you need to, you can zip up the high collar in order to keep your neck warm in chilly weather.
100% Merino Wool is the gold standard when it comes to textiles. Soft, absorbent, and all-natural, this type of wool is perfect for fabrics and knits that are made into clothing. If you have not had the privilege to experience merino yet, you are in for a treat. Merino’s small natural fibers give it the bend and twist that makes it perfect for all kinds of apparel. The softer nature of merino wool means that it does not poke and scratch at the skin, so you can wear it with confidence--no uncomfortable itchiness. Only soft, luxurious comfort.
Aran stitching is a uniquely Irish art form, born in the Aran Islands at the mouth of Galway Bay. The different knitting stitches that form the different distinct patterns in the wool are inspired by generations of Aran fishermen, their families, and the history of their lives at sea. In our Ladie's Irish Zipper Cardigan, cable ropes and braid patterns represent the Aran fishermen’s ropes, trellis stitches symbolize the fields of the islands. Basket stitching calls to mind the fishermen’s baskets and hopes for bountiful catches. The braided elements also signify the different strands of life coming together. When you wear this cardigan, you are wrapped in wishes for good luck and good fortune.
