Rionnag Hat and Cowl Bundle

Rionnag (’star’ in Scottish Gaelic) is a colorwork hat and cowl using classic Sheltand motifs. With four colors total and only two colors per row, Rionnag would make a good intermediate colorwork project. Tukuwool Fingering makes a fabric that is lightweight and warm; substitute another woolen-spun yarn to get the same effect.

Difficulty: Intermediate

Hat Sizes: Child/ Youth, Adult Medium, Adult Large.
Finished Dimensions: Approximately 17 (20 ¼, 23 ½) in 43 (51.5, 59.5)cm circumference and 9 ¼ in
22 cm high.

Cowl Finished Dimensions: Approximately 23 ½ (30 ¾) in circumference and 8 ½ in high.

Yarn: Fingering weight yarn. See individual patterns for amounts.

Gauge: 28 sts/35 rnds = 4 in 10cm in stranded patt, blocked.

Needles: US #2 (2.75mm) 24 in circular or double-pointed needles, or size needed to obtain gauge.

Notions: Tapestry needle.


Tech editing by Allison O’Mahoney of Kniterations. Photography by Kerry Bullock-Ozkan.