Cailleach Cowl by Eildon Hills Designs

Cailleach Cowl

Knitting
March 2021
Stewart Yarns Pitter Patter - DK
DK (11 wpi) ?
22 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
in Stocking stitch
US 4 - 3.5 mm
US 5 - 3.75 mm
186 - 208 yards (170 - 190 m)
Approximately 32cm x 18cm
English
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The beautiful textured lines of this cowl were inspired by the Celtic mythology theme that was behind the creation of this stunning, light reflecting blue yarn, “Beira”.
In Celtic Mythology, the Cailleach is the Goddess who created the Scottish mountains and lochs with her staff of power. The Cailleach Cowl was therefore designed to illustrate the growing mountains, and the flowing waters that gave birth to the landscape of Scotland.
This beautiful, soft and very cosy cowl is knitted in the round from the bottom up, and only uses cleverly placed twisted stitches (no cables!) to achieve a lovely textured and decorative effect. It goes very well worn together with the Cailleach Hat!
The pattern includes both written and charted instructions for convenience.

Materials:
1 x 100g skein of Pitter Patter DK by Stewart Yarns (85% SW Merino, 15% nylon, approx. 200m / 218yds) in shade “Beira”
3.5mm set of long double pointed needles, or 1 long circular needle if using Magic Loop
3.75mm set of long double pointed needles, or 1 long circular needle if using Magic Loop
Stitch markers

Finished Size: approximately 32cm x 18cm