Originally part of the Celtic Knits Club 2021. Full step-by-step video workshop available here with closed captions and yarn kits are available here.

Taisce (Irish for treasure or hoard) is a large cowl shaped to imitate the coverage of a triangular shawl about the neck. Taisce is inspired by items from the Treasury in the National Museum of Ireland. It features a cabled panel, which hangs diagonally, against a background of cosy garter stitch. The pattern is worked flat and seamed. It begins with just a few stitches, with gradual increases, and short rows to shape the piece. It uses integrated I-cord edges, and an I-cord bind off.

Cable instructions are provided in both written and charted format.

SIZES
One Size

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Finished Top Circumference: 22” / 56 cm
Depth at longest point: 21” / 53 cm

YARN
Stolen Stitches ‘Blasta’ (60% Irish wool, 40% New Zealand wool, 232 yds / 212 m per 3.5 oz / 100 g; colour: Óir; 2 skeins

Approximate Yardage: 344 yds / 314 m

NEEDLES & NOTIONS
US size 6 / 4 mm circular needle, 24”/ 60 cm long
Always use a needle size that gives you the gauge listed, as every knitter’s gauge is unique.
Removable markers, tapestry needle, two cable needles.

GAUGE
19 sts and 40 rows = 4”/ 10 cm in Garter Stitch
Cable Chart measures 4.25” / 11 cm across, including I-cord borders