When I lived in Galway, they were simply a jumper or a cable-knit. Occasionally, Aran jumper. In the US, I've heard Irish sweater, Aran sweater, cable-knit sweater.


Quote Originally Posted by Iowish View Post
I have lived in the US almost 67 years. I learned to knit when I was 8. I have never heard anyone refer to them as "Irish Knit Sweaters," unless, perhaps, the sweaters actually came from Ireland. Mostly I have heard them referred to as fisherman knit sweaters. Other names, such as Aran, are occasionally used if the pattern design or style is based on a specific location. Personally, I had to quit making the sweaters when my kids said, "No more sweaters, Mom!" and the hubby said, "No more sweaters, Jo!" and my closet said, "No more room in here!"