Meaning “crosshatching” in Scottish Gaelic, Tar-Sgàil is a simple but fun cowl pattern designed to show off any yarn to its best! The cowl features textured ribbed columns running from edge to edge, giving beautiful texture while still being a simple and quick knit. The cowl decreases towards the top edge for a close fitting finish. Perfect for keeping you cosy and keeping the wind out. Wear with the matching socks, mitts and hat to stay warm from head to toes!

The pattern is fully written with a chart for the textured pattern and also includes a photo tutorial for a super stretchy cast-on called the Estonian Cast-On for the bottom of the cowl. 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

• 140 (185) m (150 (200) yds) of The Fibre Fox Luxe DK (100% Superwash Merino, 225 m/100g) in Adriata
• 4 mm (US 6) circular needles, 40 cm (16”) or longer or DPNs
• 1 stitch marker
• Yarn needle for sewing in ends

Gauge

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

Finished Size

Child
Circumference bottom/top: 53 cm (21”)/41 cm (16”)
Height: 17 cm (6.75”)

Adult
Circumference bottom/top: 61 cm (24”)/47 cm (19”)
Height: 22.5 cm (9”)