Crew Neck Jumper Navy

Classic Crew Neck Jumper in Navy from Westend Knitwear. This traditional style is undoubtedly the best selling jumper in our range of mens knitwear. The honeycomb Aran stitch takes center stage, signifying the hard-working bee or the hard work of a fisherman. Along with the honeycomb stitch there are rows of Irish cable Aran stitches resembling the fishermans ropes, the link to life. It’s through these stitches that the jumper tells its story. Because of its classic style, this jumper will be a mainstay of any wardrobe. The Crew Neck Jumper in Navy is great for both men and women, it’s sized using mens sizes. Not only can it be worn alone, it can also be layered over shirts or under jackets to add your own twist.

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The story behind your Aran jumper

The Aran Jumper takes its name from the islands of the West Coast of Galway, Ireland. Three islands – Inish Mór, Inis Méain and Inis Oírr, make up the Aran Islands. Fishing was the most common way for men from the islands to make their living, and they did so on the wild and angry Atlantic Ocean. The Aran jumper was created to withstand this environment, and was a popular element of the fisherman’s uniform.

Over the centuries, different styles and stitches emerged. The Aran stitches each had a meaning attached to them. The honeycomb stitch was said to symbolise the hard working bees of the islands, the diamond stitch was used to attract wealth, and the cable stitch was used for good luck. The Aran jumper has remained popular over the years, both with Irish and with visitors to the country. While the traditional styles will always be popular, there are constantly new styles created.

If you’d like to read more about these legendary jumpers, we recommend the book Irish Aran: History, Tradition, Fashion.