Electronic Sheep
Electronic Sheep is an Irish knitwear label from Dublin created by Brenda Aherne and Helen Delany. It is known for graphic, tapestry-like jacquard scarves and knitwear.
| Founders | Brenda Aherne, Helen Delany |
|---|---|
| Base | Dublin |
| Speciality | Jacquard knit scarves |
| Markets | Ireland, UK, Europe, Japan, Australia |
| Website | electronicsheep.com |
What is Electronic Sheep?
Electronic Sheep is a Dublin-born knitwear and accessories label run by designers Brenda Aherne and Helen Delany, who grew up as next-door neighbours in the city. The brand is recognised for knitted pieces with a tapestry-like look, often featuring illustrative and narrative motifs.
History
The pair began working together in 1998, when Aherne used prize money from a design award to set up the label. Early output included typographic T-shirts before the brand moved towards the complex jacquard knits it is known for today. Electronic Sheep has also produced music-related designs and collaborated with the Donegal manufacturer Fisherman Out of Ireland, and the designers have created a tapestry commissioned by the First Fortnight festival.
Products and positioning
The range centres on:
- Jacquard knit scarves such as the Artist Party design
- Knitwear combining jacquard with Aran and cable textures
Distribution
Electronic Sheep has been stocked by retailers in Ireland, the UK, Europe, Japan and Australia, including Scout in Dublin, and sells through its own website.
Why it matters
The label shows how Irish knitting traditions can be reworked into contemporary graphic accessories with international appeal.
Frequently asked questions
Who is behind Electronic Sheep?
Electronic Sheep is run by Dublin designers Brenda Aherne and Helen Delany, who began working together in 1998.
What does Electronic Sheep make?
It makes graphic jacquard knit scarves and knitwear with a tapestry-like look.