Cowl is worked in the round, from the bottom up. The larger needle is used for the cast on and bind off rounds only. Finished Measurements 22" around top, 29" around bottom x 7" high Materials 3 Hanks/Balls Amano Mamacha (100 grs), #8010 Chia 24" length circular knitting needle, size 11 (8 mm) OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE 24" length circular knitting needle, size 15 (10 mm) Sitich marker Gauge 7 sts = 4"; 20 rnds = 4" in Brioche stitch 8 sts = 4"; 12 rows = 4" in St st TO SAVE TIME, TAKE TIME TO CHECK GAUGE