Unlike typical wool garments that are "hand-crafted" but really made by machine, this genuine Irish Aran sweater is knitted entirely by hand, using only knitting needles. Made from the downy fleece of the Merino sheep, preferred for centuries for its warm, supple fibers, the sweater recalls the durable garments that kept 19th century Irish fisherman warm during angling expeditions on the Celtic Sea. The sweater is stitched with classic Aran patterns: the honeycomb evokes the image of a hardworking bee, the cable pattern is a wish for safety and good luck on the high seas, and the most stitch symbolizes abundance and growth. Imported. Men's chest sizes M (44), L (46), XL (48), or XXL (50). (2 lbs.)