Using Berocco Vintage Chunky Yarn in white and Zen Garden Serenity Chunky in orange, I knit this hat and cowl set with size 9 needles.
Pattern for Hat:
Cast on 64 stitches. Knit for 2 1/2 inches and then changed to white.
Knit 2 rows.
3rd Row: k3 white, k1 orange
Rows 4 and 5: knit 2 rows with white
Row 6: knit 1 white, knit 1 orange
Repeat Rows 4, 5 and 6 until hat is 8 1/2″ long
Then: k2tog
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Break yarn and thread through remaining stitches and pull tight. Weave in ends.
Pattern for Cowl:
Cast on 71 stitches and join in the round.
k3, p3 around until 8” long.
Bind off and weave in ends.