Inspired by a holiday to the Northern coast of Northern Ireland, the castlerock cowl is a meditative fair isle or stranded colourwork design, just right for treating yourself or for gift knitting. Working on circular needles means no seams and no purling.

The pattern is easily adapted to suit your needs and style (just add or remove a pattern repeat), and the woolen spun yarn from South Downs Yarn gives a lofty and very warm cowl.

Yarn is available from www.southdownsyarn.co.uk or you can substitute for any light DK or sportweight yarn.