The Hill of Tara neckwarmer is a fun, easy quick project for a striking cowl/neckwarmer in child and adult sizes that is suitable for all crocheters including beginners. It is worked using back loop stitches to create a super stretchy rib for a cosy fit.
It is worked up in straight rows and joined to create a warm cowl that sits snuggly around the neck under a coat, and looks a bit as if you were wearing a poloneck. The central stitch uses a fillet stitch to create a line of small holes, which help the cowl fold neatly. One tester threaded a ribbon through this for extra decorative affect, which looked great. Also available are matching mittens and neck warmer.
It is designed for Aran weight wool and a 6mm crochet hook - or size needed to get required tension. I used an Aran weight merino which came out super soft. Any pure wool will be extra warm.

Acknowledgments: This pattern set has been Tech Edited by Louise Plumridge, and the set has been tested by Sarah Hart, Winternightmare, and Helga76. I am grateful for the help from this wonderful team, any errors that remain are my own.

Accessibility: The pattern is available in UK or US terms, and a US terms version is available without abbreviations in 24 font text for those with low vision or who use screen readers

Copyright and fair usage: As with all patterns the purchase of this pattern gives you personal use of my intellectual property. This pattern is perfect for making gifts and also for market makes or craft fairs, and you may sell any items you make personally. Purchasing the pattern does not give the right to sell copies of the pattern, to distribute the pattern in any way, free or paid, or to use for large scale sales, employing others to make items.

Environment and sustainability: The cowl was designed as part of a set, and an underlying problem I tried to solve with this set was the need for polyester pom-poms on hats which are not kind to our beautiful planet. By adding a puff to the top of the hat, there is no need for a Pom Pom. The cowl and mittens were then designed to match, and create a full set.
The sample items were all made in pure wool, which has best properties for warm outdoor wear. Locally sourced wool is also probably the most eco friendly choice. In drier areas, cotton and other plant based yarns also work well. It is up to you what yarn you use once the pattern is purchased. It will work up in any worsted weight yarn.