I made this cowl with lace weight merino yarn. My first project with such a fine wool. I love the way this cowl pools around your throat just as advertised. I thought I would use 2 strands to make sure it was warm because I knew I would be mostly using it as a cowl and not over my hair. That was a mistake it is really a lot warmer then I expected so I advise you use a single strand even if it feels really light. It was easy and fast to make, the directions are perfect for the novice I feel I still am. The cowl is great for a busy day of errands warm and easy to keep track of because you do not have to take it off. I have gotten a lot of compliments on this cowl. It looked so hard but was so easy. I will enjoy making this again and again.