Meaning “ribbed” in Scottish Gaelic, Aisneach is a simple but fun cowl pattern designed to show off any yarn to its best! The cowl features textured ribbed columns wrapping around a third of the cowl, giving beautiful texture while still being a simple and quick knit. Combine with the matching hat and fingerless mitts to stay cosy all around!

The pattern is fully written instructions and also includes a photo tutorial for a super stretchy cast on called the Estonian Cast-On for the bottom of the glove and the backward loop cast-on. The pattern has been tech edited and test knitted. There’s a screenshot of the pattern, and a list of the stitches used at the bottom of the photos.

Materials

• 183 (225) m (200 (246) yds) of Fruitful Fusion Merino Cashmere Nylon DK (80% Merino, 10% Nylon, 10% Cashmere, 246 yds/100g) in Calcite
• 4 mm (US 6) circular needles, 50 cm (20”) or longer or DPNs
• 2 stitch markers
• Yarn needle for sewing in ends

Gauge

23 stitches and 31 rows in 10 cm (4”) in stocking stitch in the round.

Finished Size

Child
Circumference: 53.5 cm (21”)
Height: 23 cm (9”)

Adult
Circumference: 57 cm (22.5”)
Height: 27 cm (10.5”)