Woolgrowers Hat & Cowl

Use any DK or light-worsted-weight wool yarn for the hat and cowl. The yarn’s construction and breed content will determine whether the effect is softly rustic or crisply elegant, as well as the needle size that yields the correct gauge.

MATERIALS
Cowl
Yarn 200 yd (183 m) DK-weight wool yarn. Gray cowl: San Juan Woolworks Grey Haven (North Country Cheviot cross wool; 240 yd [201 m]/3½ oz [100 g]), 1 skein. Beige cowl: Shepherd’s Hey Farm 3-ply DK (Corriedale/Romeldale/Romney wool; 225 yd [206 m]/3.7 oz [105 g]) in Faded Moorit.
Needles Size 5 (3.75 mm) 16" (40 cm) circular. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Stitch markers (m); tapestry needle.
Gauge 20½ sts and 32½ rnds = about 4" (10 cm) in pattern, blocked.
Finished Size 22½" (56 cm) circumference and 8½" (21.5 cm) tall after light blocking.

Hat
Yarn 150 yd (137 m) DK-weight wool yarn. Shown here: McFarland Creek Lamb Ranch Romney x Cormo DK (260 yd [238 m]/3.5 oz [100 g]) in Onion Skin, 1 skein.
Needles Size 5 (3.75 mm) 16" (40 cm) circular and set of double-pointed needles. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Stitch markers (m); tapestry needle.
Gauge 20 sts and 32 rnds = 4" (10 cm) in pattern, blocked.
Finished Size 19½" (49.5 cm) circumference and 8½" (21.5 cm) tall after light blocking.

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