To make thicker sweaters that could resist the hardships of the open Atlantic ocean, the cable design was first created for Irish fishermen’s sweaters more than a century ago. It is currently one of the most recognizable designs in Irish art.
As the official flower of St. Patrick, who used it to teach the Irish about the Christian trinity and convert the island to Catholicism, the shamrock detailing is ideal for St. Patrick’s Day.
For a full appearance this holiday, match this cap with Aran Sweaters Direct’s Cable Knit Shamrock Scarf, which is available in Natural, Charcoal, Navy, and Kelly Green. The Kelly Green cap has white shamrocks on the cuff as decoration.