Dowth Slouchy Beanie by Eileen Jack

Craft: Knitting

This pattern is available on Ravelry.  

Dowth is one of the three megalithic passage tombs, along with Knowth and Newgrange, in the Brú na Bóinne heritage site. An unprofessional excavation in 1847 has left Dowth in less than stellar condition, so visitors are unable to enter the tomb.

The sun carvings on the stone marking one of the entrances serve as the inspiration for this slouchy beanie. Knit and purl stitches create a sun design that is the focus of this hat.

Yarn

1 (2) skeins of Malabrigo Mecha (sample shown in Chuy colourway)

or 130-200 yards of single-ply, bulky weight yarn

Needles & Notions

US10.5/6.50mm 16”/40cm circular knitting needles, or size needed to obtain gauge

US10.5/6.50mm double pointed needles or preferred method for knitting smaller circumferences (e.g. magic loop, second circular, 9” circular needles), or size needed to obtain gauge

US10/6.00mm 16”/40cm circular knitting needles, or one size smaller than size needed to obtain gauge

1 Beginning of the Round stitch marker

Optional: 3 additional stitch markers (for marking chart repeats)

Tapestry needle for weaving in ends

Gauge

14 stitches and 23 rows = 4 inches in Dowth Motif, worked in the round and blocked

Sizes available

1, 2