For Autumn Winter 2024, we turn again to Inis Meáin’s elemental nature for endless inspiration – this time to the linear and mosaic patterns in its karstic limestone landscape for our Ridges and Walls Collection.
Influenced by the raised, ridge beds for potato growing, and the deep grykes cross-hatching the limestone pavements, we have used a bold, linear rib to design a variety of novel styles, including a contemporary and lightweight Ridge Aran Sweater range.
The Aran Islands — J. M Synge, 1907
Criss-crossing the whole island are Claíochaí, or Stone Walls — inspiring favourite patterns, available for the first time in a lighter Cashmere/Merino weight, and fresh variations — combining chunky sweater styling with versatile wearability.
The newly developed and intriguing Fíodóir, or Weaver stitch, also emulates the mosaic patterns of the stone walls in a striking combination of knitting and weaving. This intricate stitch uses a base Donegal fleck yarn, and 3 contrasting colours for the floating weave. Available in a relaxed-fit Button Vest and a show-stopping, oversized Scarf, Fíodóir reflects the long history of both weaving and knitting on the Aran Islands.
Distinguished new Outerwear pieces including a smart Town Jacket, a relaxed Shawl Collar Car Coat, an innovative range of Outerwear Vests and fresh, new Cardigans, all offer exciting combinations for original layered looks.
In the much-loved Baby Alpaca and Silk range, the Seafoam stitch creates beautifully textured sweaters, and a subtle back-neck Aran detail enhances the classic Alpaca Motif Aran Sweater. Knitting with only the finest yarns from heritage producers, unique additions will follow in new yarns, styles and colours over the season. Sign up to our Newsletter to hear about new arrivals.
As always, all Inis Meáin Knitwear is designed, made and hand-finished in our Aran Islands workshop.
Inis Meáin Autumn/Winter 2024
The Ridges and Walls Collection
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