Uploaded March 2017 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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How much do you really know about Irish cable knits? Many romantic myths have arisen around the Aran sweater to increase their popularity, but there are some truths to be found as well!

Want to knit an Aran-inspired sweater of your own? Check out this free pattern download. interweave.com/article/knitting/get-your-free-mens-sweater-patterns-here