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Basalt Set
Greet winter in style with the Basalt Set. You’ll be toasty-warm and perfectly put together in this cozy, coordinated hat and cowl. Our popular Major yarn brings its signature softness to both pieces, and features like a double-thick brim and drawstring tie take comfort to the next level, making Basalt the accessory set of the season!
SKILL
Knitting
DIFFICULTY
Easy
SIZES
One Size
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Cowl
Circumference: 26¼”
Length: 15”
Hat
Brim Circumference: 19¼”
Stretches to approx. 23”
Length: 9¾”
MATERIALS
Universal Yarn Major (100% acrylic, 200g/328 yds)
• 138 Magma – 2 skeins
Needles: US Size 10 (6 mm) 16” and 24” circular and set of dpns (or your preferred ndl for knitting small circumferences) or size needed to obtain gauge
US Size 8 (5 mm) 16” and 24” circular and set of dpns (for I-cord)
Notions: Tapestry needle, stitch markers, unique marker for bor, waste yarn, crochet hook and spare 16” circ needle (for provisional cast-on)
GAUGE
15 sts x 19 rnds = 4” in Ridged Rib with larger ndl after blocking
Save time, check your gauge.
PATTERN NOTES
The Basalt Set is knit in the round from the bottom up. The hat begins with a provisional cast on and doubled brim. The cowl has doubled borders along the top and bottom edges, and an I-cord tie.
The stitch pattern and crown shaping are both written and charted for your convenience.
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- First published: December 2025
- Page created: December 12, 2025
- Last updated: December 12, 2025 …
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