Ceilte Cowl

Ceilte (Irish for ‘hidden’, pronounced ‘kel-teh’ or ‘kel-tche’ depending on dialect) is a cowl featuring a cable panel at the front, and garter stitch with short rows to the back. Inspired by the legends of Tír na nÓg and Hy Breasil, Ceilte uses cable motifs influenced by the description of these mythical places The pattern makes a generous sized cowl, with more coverage across the wearer’s front.

This pattern includes both written and charted instructions.

This pattern was originally published as part of Stolen Stitches Celtic Knits Club 2024. For more information see https://stolenstitches.com/products/celtic-knits-club-2024-digital-option

SIZES 

Small (Large)

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 

Circumference at Top: 28 (32)”/ 71 (81) cm 

Circumference at Bottom: 34.5 (40.5)”/87.5 (102.5) cm 

Length at Front: 16 (18)“ / 41 (46) cm 

Length at Back: 10.5 (12.25)” / 26.5 (31.5) cm

YARN 

Stolen Stitches ‘Deas’ (86% Merino Wool, 14% Mohair; 202 yds / 185 m per 3.6 oz / 100 g); colour: Nightfall or Heath 2 (3) skeins.

Approx. Yarn Used: 382 (465) yds / 350 (425) m.

NEEDLES & NOTIONS 

US size 8 / 5 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, cable needle, spare needle (gauge size or one size smaller), stitch holder or scrap yarn.

GAUGE 

16 sts and 24 rows = 4”/ 10 cm in reverse St St worked flat, after blocking. 

17 sts and 32 rows = 4” / 10 cm in Garter Stitch, worked flat, after blocking. 

Cable panel measures 14” / 35.5 cm across, after blocking.

Pattern design by Eimear Earley, 2024.

Photos by Joseph Feller. Modelled by Carol Feller.

This purchase is for a digital pattern, with instructions to make the pictured hand knit accessory.