Knitting pattern: Foraois Beanie Hat and Neckwarmer set. Aran knitting pattern. Hat cowl set knit pattern. Cable knitting hat scarf pattern.
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Knitting pattern: Foraois Beanie and Neckwarmer set. Foraois (pronounced FUR-eesh) is the Irish Gaelic word for forest, the inspiration for the Foraois Beanie Set. As a knitter and designer from the Aran Islands, Ireland, I love taking elements of traditional Aran knitting, like twisted and cable stitches, and applying them to more modern styles.
This lovely pattern set was originally published in Knotions online magazine, and has been fully tested and tech edited. Publishing rights have returned to me, and I am delighted to offer the pattern for sale here : )
Two pdfs are provided, one for the hat, and one for the neckwarmer. These can be printed at home, or opened on a computer, tablet or mobile device for paper-free knitting. Both items are knit in the round, using circular knitting needles (US 7 & 8/4.5mm & 5mm sizes suggested). Both charts and written instructions are included.
I would describe the level of difficulty as medium - you have to pay attention to the cabled section, but the beanie works up quickly, and the cabling becomes easier as the ‘trees’ grow; the crown is worked in soothing reverse stockinette. The companion neckwarmer (in a separate file) is even quicker to knit up - and one 100g skein should provide enough yarn for both knits (but please check the yardage!) Aran weight or worsted weight yarn is required, with 108-120 yds/99-110m needed.
The bare branches of a deciduous tree, the plush foliage of a conifer, and the soft round shrubs growing beneath the canopy are suggested by the repeating cable motif, creating ‘trees’ similar to that found in traditional Irish woodland.
The unisex design is ideal for gift knitting, or for using up that special skein of worsted or Aran weight yarn.
Notes:
The beanie is knit in the round.
The repeating motif is worked over 20 sts, so enlarging or reducing the size will need 20 more (or less) sts.
If working fewer or additional 20 st repeats, stitch counts in the crown decreases will vary.
The tallest of the ‘trees’ deliberately has a more irregular shape, to suggest organic matter.
The crown decrease section takes 3”(7.5cm), so you can modify the depth of the hat by continuing the main body to your desired length. You can even create a slouchy beanie by knitting approximately 12” (30cm) before starting the crown decreases.
With thanks to Studio Donegal for providing yarn support (the hats pictured were knit in Donegal Wool Spinning Company worsted wool yarn, shade 3657. Please note that the pattern is currently only available in English.
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