This cowl and hat pay homage to the columns, ribs and vaulted arches of architecture from the Romanesque period. The vertical, slip-stitch pillars and brick-like garter stitch striping recalls those beautiful buildings and the comfort they bring to those who visit them. The choice of an all- natural yarn (100% wool Epic Yarn or 100% alpaca El Rio) makes this combo warm and cozy.

Our design architect, Nigel, would also like to recognize Anna Strandberg’s influence. Her design, Luna, captured his attention when he noticed the column of slipped stitches worked into the sleeves.

This pattern includes instructions for both a hat and a cowl. And instructions are provided for working in either 100% wool (River City Yarns Epic) or 100% alpaca (River City Yarns El Rio).

SIZES
Cowl: One size
Hat: Small (Medium, Large)

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Cowl
In Epic Yarn: 7 1⁄2 ins / 19 cm high; 28 ins / 71 cm in circumference, blocked.
In El Rio: 7 1⁄2 ins / 19 cm high; 28 ins / 71cm in circumference, blocked.

Hat
In Epic Yarn: 17 1⁄2, (18 1⁄2, 19 1⁄2) ins / 44.5, 47, 49.5) cm in circumference; 7 3⁄4 (8, 8 1⁄2) ins / 19.5 (20.5, 21.5) cm in height, blocked.
In El Rio: 17 1⁄2 (18 1⁄2, 20 1⁄2) ins / 44.5, (47, 52) cm in circumference; 7 3⁄4 (8, 8 1⁄4) ins / 19.5, (20.5, 21) cm in height, blocked.

GAUGE
Using Epic Yarn: 17 sts and 22 rows = 4 ins / 10 cm over Main Pattern, after blocking.
Using El Rio: 17 sts and 21 rows = 4 ins / 10 cm over Main Pattern, after blocking.

Note: El Rio knits up at a slightly tighter gauge than Epic Yarn but is easily blocked to the correct size. Take the time to check gauge and adjust needle size if necessary.

MATERIALS
River City Yarns Epic Yarn; 194 m / 212 yds per 100g ball; 100% virgin wool
MC: 1 ball in Morning Sky (#410) for either the Cowl or the Hat CC: 1 ball in Navy Blue (#400) for either the Cowl or the Hat
or
River City Yarns El Rio; 200 m / 219 yds per 100g skein;
100% Baby Alpaca:
MC: 1 skein in Light Grey for either the Cowl or the Hat
CC: 1 skein in Burgundy for either the Cowl or the Hat
or
To make both projects 2 balls / skeins of MC & 1 ball / skein
of CC.

NEEDLES & NOTIONS
Using Epic Yarn: US size 7 / 4.5 mm circular needle suitable to work a small circumference, or 32 in / 80 cm circular needle for working Magic Loop.

For Hat only: Set of five US Size 7 / 4.5 mm dpns.

Using El Rio Yarn: US size 6 / 4 mm circular needle suitable to work a small circumference, or 32 in / 80 cm circular needle for working Magic Loop.

For Hat only: Set of five US Size 6 / 4 mm dpns