A striking reversible cowl, named after the ancient Irish word meaning ”radiant,” is a rich, yet deliciously easy combination of cables, garter, and moss stitch. The textural patterning is a pleasure on its own, but becomes brilliant when paired with the lavish colour of hand-dyed yarn.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Width: 7 ¾” / 19.5 cm
Length: 50 ½” / 128 cm

YARN
2 skeins SweetGeorgia Yarns Superwash DK in Salt Air (256 yd / 234 m per 4.06 oz / 115 g skein; 100% superwash merino wool)

NEEDLES & NOTIONS
Size 6 US / 4 mm straight needle. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Four stitch markers, cable needle, yarn needle

SKILL LEVEL
Intermediate

GAUGE
20 sts and 24 rows = 4” / 10 cm in St st.
20 sts and 32 rows = 4” / 10 cm in garter stitch.
20 sts and 28 rows = 4” / 10 cm in moss stitch.
17 sts cable = 2 ¼” / 5.5 cm across.
Note that gauge is not crucial, but will affect required yardage and finished size.