Caiseal Cowl Pattern

On cold winter days, somehow my neck is always the first thing that gets really cold. With super bulky yarn and a stitch pattern that creates a dense fabric, this cowl is just what’s needed to keep your neck warm.
As it is worked on very large needles as well, it works up superfast, in case there are any surprise snow excursions.
The grey colour and herringbone pattern remind me of stone patterns in Irish ringforts, which is where the name comes from.  Caiseal is an Irish word for ringfort, also known in the anglicized version Cashel.

Difficulty
This pattern consists of exactly 3 pattern stitches, so this is entirely perfect for a beginner looking to level up their skills.

Sizes
5 sizes, between 45.5 – 65.5 cm / 18 ¼ - 26 ¼ inch circumference, but can easily be modified

Yarn
Approx. 44, 56, (69, 86), 109 m / 49, 62, (76, 95), 120 yards of Super Bulky Yarn
Sample worked in Ragazza Lei by Lana Grossa
100% Merino – 40 m / 50 g

This yarn is a single ply, super bulky yarn, some other yarns that have similar properties are:
Rasta by Malabrigo (100% Merino – 82 m / 150 g)
DROPS Eskimo (100% Wool – 50 m / 50 g)

Needles
12 mm / US size 17 needles for working in the round or size required to match gauge.
8 mm / US size 11 needles for working in the round.

Notions
Removable Stitch Marker
Darning Needle

Gauge
11 sts x 10 rounds = 4” / 10 cm in herringbone stitch on bigger needles

This pattern has been professionally edited and tested. Upon payment you will receive a PDF document with the knitting pattern.