100% Irish Merino Wool Traditional Button Neck Aran Sweater by West End Knitwear;

Made from 100% pure Merino Wool, this mens button sweater has been created using traditional Irish knitting patterns. The use of cable, diamond and basket stitches link together traditional knitting for the modern day fashion conscious man. The subtle diamond knitting pattern along the outside of the body is said to represent wealth and success. The traditional cable pattern on the front and along the arm symbolizing fisherman's ropes unite the past with the modern day. The saddle shoulder gives the mans knitted jumper an extra bit of style, as does the high rib buttoned collar that can be worn open or closed. Aran Crafts have used extra soft Merino wool making this jumper warm, stylish and practical. A must for the modern man's wardrobe. This sweater is handmade by West end knitwear. West End Knitwear was originally established by Molly Cullen in 1957, the granddaughter of Kate O'Shea, who, in 1856, was the first craftswoman in Ireland to commercially market her robust, hand knitted woollens. Molly's sons John and Paul along with her grandson Niall are the present owners of the company. Located in the village of Monasterevin in County Kildare, today, it is the biggest knitwear manufacturer in Ireland, it's a modern company with a young, energetic workforce. They are the largest Aran sweater and jacket producer in the world. West End Knitwear is conscious of its roots in the past; however, the company has its eyes firmly focused on the future.