Irish Sweaters
When you think of Irish sweaters, the words green and shamrock might be all that come to your mind. But in reality, Ireland produces some of the most beautiful, warm and cozy sweaters on the market today.
Ireland is known for its traditional Irish and Aran sweaters. Cities such as Cork and Donegal are renowned for their loomed and hand knit sweaters made with one hundred percent pure wool. Stores in the country and online sell both handmade or hand knit and those that are loom made and therefore mass-produced. Those made by hand will cost a great deal more than those made on a loom. If cost is a factor, you might want to look at mass-produced loom sweaters. They may not be as unique as a hand knit one, but they will be just as warm and cozy and won't take as big a chunk out of your budget.
There are several different styles of Irish sweaters to choose from. There are cardigans, tunic collards and even zip necked sweaters on the market today. Most of these looks are traditional and simple. You can find sweaters with shamrock patterns if you would like to standout a bit more, though most sweaters come in beige and navy and other neutral and toned down colors.
If your background is Irish, you may want to look into a clan Aran sweater. For generations, families had their own patterns, which were passed down the line through daughters. Now though, you can find many different patterns to admire and purchase in stores. Among them are the classic fisherman sweaters that most people think of when they think of sweaters from Ireland.
Irish sweaters are traditional, and though some may turn their nose up at these kinds of sweaters, there is something to be said for the comfort and warmth that these classic sweaters provide. You will instantly feel the warmth and comfort that is associated with this country and its people the moment you slip on your Irish sweater.
If you're not planning a trip to Ireland anytime soon, don't despair. You can purchase Irish sweaters right from the comfort of your own home. There are several companies in Ireland that have online stores and they are willing to ship sweaters all around the world. They make it easy for you to have a little piece of Ireland shipped to wherever you are.