This wonderful garment can be a scarf or a hood or cowl or all of the above. It is fabulously wind-resistant and easier on the hair-do than most hats. Knitting is simplicity itself. Authentic Knitting Board with at least 26 needles on each side using the widest spacer, a Knifty Knitter Long Loom or another double knitting board that can match the gauge of approximately 2 stitches/1.6 rows per inch in double stockinette may be used. Any soft #5 yarn may be substituted. Yarns on the lighter end of the #5 spectrum are preferred