Eibhir is a small, lightweight scarf worked back and forth in one piece with integrated i-cord edge. The three sizes allow it to be worn wrapped once around the neck and tied with short tails (small), wrapped once around the neck with long tails, or twice around the neck and tied with short tails (medium), or twice around the neck with long tails (large). Eibhir can be knit in one colour, or in contrasting colours to highlight the slipped stitches. Eibhir is the Gaelic word for granite, often used to build castles in Scotland. The slip stitch pattern evoking the stonework of these beautiful buildings.

Finished Measurements:
Small: 101cm /40” x 10cm /4”
Medium: 126cm /50” x 10cm /4”
Large: 151cm /59” x 10cm /4”

All yarn requirements are calculated using Shilasdair Ùir (4-ply; 50% Blue Faced Leicester; 50% Masham; 50g (225m/246 yards)).

Samples are shown size small: MC – Tansy, CC – Undyed;
size medium: MC – Madder, CC1 – Pale Madder, CC2 – Madder/Tansy, CC3 – Dark Madder;
size large – Indigo/Tansy.

See table in photos for yarn requirements for different sizes and colour variations.

Both written instructions and charts are included in the pattern.