A Fall Classic - The Fisherman Sweater

Frances Valentine Pima Cotton Fisherman Cardigan Sweater

If you are like me, you grew up wearing fisherman sweaters. They have been a classic for generations.

Irish Fisherman sweaters were handmade by the wives and daughters of the fishermen on Inishmore, Inishmaan and Inisheer which are all part of the Aran islands off the West Coast of Ireland. They were made from untreated wool which was waterproof and gave much-needed protection to the fishermen from the harsh weather conditions from the wild Atlantic.

I  always found the wool used in these sweaters a bit itchy, so I am delighted to find some soft cotton options - not only more comfortable, but a better choice for climates like Florida where a sweater is nice in cooler weather, but not wool.

Frances Valentine  Pima Cotton Fisherman Cardigan Sweater

Fisherman sweaters are very versatile. I love how Frances Valentine founder Elyce Arons has styled it here in black and white that can go from day to evening.

Elyce Arons in Frances Valentine Fisherman

This L.L.Bean version is beautiful and a fraction of the price. A new twist on a nautical tradition, this Irish fisherman cardigan sweater features a flattering shorter length and a more fitted style in soft cotton yarns.

L.L. Bean Signature Cotton Fisherman Cardigan Sweater

This pretty version is on sale for under $100.00 - 

Cable Knit Mockneck Cardigan

This is adorable - a cotton fisherman cardigan sweater for a baby -

Baby Classic Cable Knit Cardigan

I have also rounded up some wonderful fisherman throws, just perfect as temps cool -

Quince Cotton Fisherman Throw

Chunky Cable Knit Cotton Throw Blanket

Coastline Knitted Throw

Have a wonderful weekend - I am hosting a wine tasting tomorrow evening featuring the wines of Oregon and Washington State. We may be hosting a hurricane next weekend, so I am having fun this weekend!