Dowth is one of the three megalithic passage tombs, along with Knowth and Newgrange, in the Brú na Bóinne heritage site. An unprofessional excavation in 1847 has left Dowth in less than stellar condition, so visitors are unable to enter the tomb.
The sun carvings on the stone marking one of the entrances serve as the inspiration for this cowl. Knit and purl stitches create a sun design that is the focus of the piece. The motif originally featured in my Dowth Slouchy Beanie, and this cowl serves as a partner to that pattern.

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Materials

• 1 skein of Malabrigo Mecha (sample shown in Chuy colourway) or 131 yards of single-ply, bulky weight yarn
• US10.5 / 6.50mm 16”/xxcm circular knitting needles, or size needed to obtain gauge
• 1 Beginning of the Round stitch marker
• Optional: 3 additional stitch markers (for marking chart repeats)
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends

Pattern Notes
This pattern is written in one size and contains both written and charted instructions for the motif.

Cowl Circumference: 57cm/22.5”
Cowl Length: 15cm/6”

The cowl is worked in the round, with round counts resetting to Round 1 for each section. Centimeters are rounded to the nearest 0.5cm and inches are rounded to the nearest ¼”.

Gauge is not critically important to this piece, but a different gauge will affect the final fit, drape and yardage required.