Available as part of the Celtic Irish Knits Club 2025. The digital version of this club is available here.

The Ceangal (pronounced between Kan-gal and kee-ANG-gal) Wrap is a knitted tribute to the Giant’s Causeway in County Antrim. This stunning rock formation, with hexagonal basalt columns battered by waves, has inspired tales of legendary giants, and the cable motifs used in this wrap.

SIZES
One Size

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Length: 52” / 132 cm
Width: 17.5” / 44.5 cm

YARN
Stolen Stitches ‘Blasta’ (60% Irish wool, 40% New Zealand wool, 232 yds / 212 m per 100g); colour: Stone, 4 skeins
Approx. yardage: 875 yds / 800 m

NEEDLES & NOTION
US size 7 / 4.5 mm circular in preferred length for working a short width, or straight needles.
US size 7 / 4.5 mm circular needle, 32 - 40”/ 80 - 100 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.

GAUGE
16 sts & 34 rows = 4“ / 10 cm in Garter Stitch blocked
19 sts & 34 rows = 4” / 10 cm in Hexagon Cable, worked flat, after firm blocking
Hexagon Cable repeat measures 5” / 13 cm across, after firm blocking
Wave Cable measures 3” / 7.5 cm across, after blocking