This hat and cowl combination is bright and warm, ideal for the cold winter weather. It is made up in a crosses pattern, and the hat has a band of diagonal ribbing. Both items are machine washable. The Hat is made on standard 6.5mm US (10 1/2) needles. The Cowl is made on 5mm US (8) and 5.5mm US (9) circular needles. The yarn used is relatively inexpensive and offers a variety of colours. The yarn comes in one ball of 400 grams/920yds. The gauge/tension is 18sts and 24 rows to 4 x 4 ins (10 x 10cm) for the Hat. For the Cowl neck it is 18sts and 25 rows to 4 x 4 ins (10 x 10cm). The Hat sizes are 19ins (48cm) and 22ins (56cm), for the width around head. The Cowl Neck is 12ins (32cm) deep and 26 1/2 ins (68cm) circumference. The combination would make an ideal gift for a relative or friend.