Traditional Aran sweaters have a long history in Ireland and Scotland. Each of the intricate patterns symblize something from nature or the fisherman's way of life.
Cable This intertwining pattern symbolizes the Fisherman's Rope. Hand plaited for strength and endurance. This is the Fisherman's sign of safety and good luck while fishing. It is often used as a break between patterns on sweaters.
Diamond Life was very difficult for the Irish and Scottish fisherman. Their daily hardships made them dream of an alternate life filled with wealth(diamonds) and success. For many those dreams took them very far from their homelands, persuing adventerous new lives in the US, Canada and Australia. 
Honeycomb No other insect works as hard as a honeybee and it's just rewards are non other than the sweet nectar of the honeycomb. This pattern represents hard work with a goal in mind 
Trellis Throughout the Aran Isles there are multiple fields seperated by the stone walls. To look from above the patchwork of fields form a trellis across the landscape.
The Tree of Life Many cultures embrace the Tree of Life. The trunk(parents), the branches (offspring), their joining...unity. Today, many people search countless public records searching for their ancestors. Searching for a connection with the past to give them some of the unity missing in today's world. 
Double Zig-Zag
Marriage...the ups and the downs. All part of a
couple's path together.
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