Quietly, he rises from the bed and pulls on his long johns and wool socks. She is already in the kitchen, packing his lunch. It is pitch black outside. He fills his bottle with coffee and puts on the sweater she knit. She watches him leave from the window over the sink, praying he comes home by noon. This has been their life for the past twenty-five years, and for those living on the islands, for thousands of years. 30 MILES OFF THE COAST OF GALWAY BAY, IRELAND, LIE A CHAIN OF THREE STONE ISLANDS. Aran Islands are famous for their washboard-like limestone landscape, narrow stone lanes called bóithríní (pronounced "BOH-hreens"), and their sweaters. The Industrial Revolution pushed many coastal communities in Ireland to find new ways of living. Aran found the answer in knitting. Over the last hundred-some years, its cable-knit sweaters have carried this small fishing community onto the world stage. OUR CABLE KNIT SOCKS WERE INSPIRED BY THE ARAN TRADITION. The intricate stitches are not decorative alone. They are designed to insulate and strengthen the garment. While most of us may not venture out to sea before dawn, this winter's polar winds are expected to bite just as sharply. We hope our wool socks will bring warmth and comfort wherever you begin your day. —the Sheec Team With our deepest gratitude to the men and women of the Aran Islands who carry this tradition forward.