Beirt Beret

'Giorraíonn beirt bóthar’ is an old Irish proverb which means ‘Two shorten the road’. The Beirt (pronounced Bert) Beanie Set features 2 side-by-side little cables which illustrate this proverb perfectly! The zig-zag stitch pattern, which is commonly seen in Aran knitting, often symbolises two people travelling together along life’s winding paths. As a knitter from the Aran Islands, I love adapting the Aran style to suit modern knitters. Here, I have taken a classic Aran style cable pattern and adapted the motif to work it in the round, on two sizes of circular needle, to create a stylish beret and cowl set. This pattern was published in the UK knitting magazine, Knit Now, Issue 165, but as publishing rights have now reverted to me, I am delighted to offer it for sale and download here. The pattern comes in 4 sizes, Adult Small to Extra Large, and is knit in the round using circular needles or double-pointed needles (DPNs). The pattern is suitable for sock weight, 4ply or fingering yarn