Size |
Finished Width: 21cm/8.25” |
Finished Circumference: 147cm/58” |
Measurements taken with relaxed fabric after blocking. |
Materials |
Yarn: |
Studio Donegal, Donegal Aran Tweed (80m/88yds) |
3 ball of shade 4885 (MC) |
3 balls of shade 4824 (CC) |
Tools: |
80cm/32” circular needle 5.5mm/US 9 |
80cm/32” circular needle 4.5mm/US 7 |
Tapestry/Darning needle |
Gauge |
3-4 sts in fisherman’s rib = 2.5cm/1” |
Approximate |
Loingseach
FREE PATTERN
Reversible two tone Fisherman’s rib cowl/loop scarf/snood.
I was researching my mothers’ ancient Galway name of Lynskey, and found that it was derived from the Gaelic word Loingseach, meaning Mariner, pronounced ling-shock. The fact that I happen to love rib patterns, and Fisherman’s Rib in particular, meant I had to make this loop scarf/cowl/snood to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day.
It is knit in a gorgeous Donegal Aran Tweed yarn. The design is knit with two colours in the round, but gives you fabulous vertical stripes, completely reversible. The result is a brioche fabric look, but with half the work. It can be worn as a scarf looped over the neck; doubled up on itself to ensure you’ll never be cold; or doubled up and worn over your head as a snood. Wear it in any way to create a dramatic statement.
Enjoy this FREE pattern 🙂
2023 Update: Now includes new video tutorial for Fisherman’s Rib, in two colour, in the round.