This striking but simple design was inspired by the stunning views from Gallanach Bay on the Isle of Muck. The smallest of the Small Isles, the island lies about 10 miles off the west coast Scottish mainland. Gallanach is a north-facing bay that looks towards the neighbouring Small Isles of Rum (shown on the left) and Eigg (pictured on the right). This snood incorporates stylised silhouettes of the two closest islands, working in intarsia and knitted back and forth before seaming the ends together to create a cosy cowl, perfect for keeping you warm in all but the fiercest west coast winds.

Sizing: short (long—can be wrapped twice around the neck)

Finished measurements: around 20 cm in height (or longer if desired).

Yarn: Two contrasting colours of DK weight yarn. Sample shows main colour (MC): Midwinter Yarn Black & Blue in colour Captain’s Coat and contrast colour (CC): The Knitting Goddess 100% BFL in colour Bluebell (c.210m per 100g). You will need approx. 25g each for the short snood and 50g each for the long. If the pattern is bought with the Muck Mitts pattern, both snoods and mitts can be knitted from one 100g skein in each colourway.

The pattern is published as a booklet, designed to be printed at home double-sided as a single A4 sheet.
Needles: US #6 / 4mm 16 (32)” needles (or as required to meet gauge)
Gauge: 22 sts & 28 rounds / 10cm in stocking stitch.
Notions: embroidery needle