Pattern: Eirinn
Knit in the round from crown to brim with two contrasting worsted weight yarns, this celtic inspired hat would be perfect to wear on St. Patrick’s day.
Buy Eirinn for $4.00 CAD
The Gaelic word Eirinn (pronounced air-en) is a poetic name for Ireland often used in songs. The celtic patterning of the braid represents the continuum of life, love and faith, and the circle motif represents eternity.
As the final hours of the Ravelympics, knitting olympics and sporting olympics wind down, I am extremely proud to present a second pattern. This is like an unexpected medal win for me as I thought it would be a big enough challenge to spin and knit and publish one pattern! Watching all of the fantastic performances of our Canadian athletes I felt inspired to go for the double gold.
Skills: cast on, knitting in the round, purl, cables, kfb increase, stranded knitting, chart reading
Needles: 4 size 4.0mm DPNs, cable needle, darning needle
Yarn: Worsted weight in 2 contrasting colours
Gauge: 4.5 sts per inch, 7 rows per inch in stockinette stitch
This pair of hat and mitts is perfect for someone interested in a little colourwork and a little bit of cable knitting.
If you like Eirinn, you may also like to knit Ceilidh mittens to match!
Download the .pdf pattern for Eirinn (hat) only $4.00 CAD
Download the .pdf pattern for Ceilidh (mittens) only $4.00 CAD
Download the .pdf pattern for Eirinn and Ceilidh together for $6.00 CAD
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