As ancient jewellery goes, the Torc is probably both the most unusual and the most widespread piece you can find. It’s completely different from anything much of the jewellery we wear nowadays, and it has a long and varied history. It’s not just limited to Ireland - torcs have been found all across Europe from Celtic societies and Vikings, Scythian (Iranian), and Illyrian (Greek) societies. The crescent shape of this shawl mirrors the Torc, the cables represent the twist of the metal.

Sample Knit:
The sample was knit using Life in the Long Grass yarns In A) Fine Sock, 75% Merino, 25% Nylon, fingering weight, 465 yds/425m per 100g Colourway: Blue Silver

B) Singles, 100% Merino, fingering weight, 400yds/366m per 100g, Colourway: Rain

Skill Level:
Intermediate

Size:
70”/178 cm wingspan and 20”/51cm depth

Materials:
US 5 / 3.75mm circular in 40” / 100cm length or size needed to obtain gauge
2 Colours of Fingering Weight Yarn
Cable Needle
2 stitch markers

Yardage/Meterage Required:
Colour A): 465 yards / 425 meters approx..
Colour B): 800 yds / 732 m approx.

Gauge:
20sts and 40 rows = 4” / 10cm in garter stitch after blocking

Pattern Notes:
Cabled short rows are worked using the shadow wrap short row technique.