From the pattern:

A quick, easy, reversible neck gaiter for keeping away the cold when you want a little something different than the ubiquitous scarf. When I finished it and held it up, it looked just like a sea anemone with its tentacles waving elegantly in the water. By adding eyelets and I-cord and making the tube longer, it can be a hat with an exotic ruffle to frame the face. Excellent for an almost-last-minute panic gift.

The crochet bind-off adds a lacy touch to the ruffle and can be omitted if you’d prefer—just do a regular bind-off instead. A row of eyelets and an I-cord for making the Anemone into a hat are optional. Slip the marker each time you come to it; this marks the beginning of each round.

SIZE
One size; either hat or neck gaiter option

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Width: 18 inches
Gaiter Length: 8 inches not including ruffle
Hat Length: 12 inches not including ruffle

MATERIALS

• Red Heart Plush 80% acrylic, 20% nylon; 290 yd/265m per 6 oz/170 g skein; Red; 1 skein (I used approximately 197 yards, although you may use more or less yarn depending on your gauge and personal knitting style.)

• 24-inch long US #6/4.25mm circular needle (or size to obtain the gauge you like)

• 32-inch to 36-inch long US #6/4.25mm circular needle (for working in the round with two circulars) OR a 60-inch long US#6/4.25mm circular needle (or size to obtain the gauge you like)

• Size G crochet hook for bind-off

• Two US #6/4.25mm double-pointed needles (or size to obtain the gauge you like) for the hat version

• Stitch marker

GAUGE
4 inches in unstretched K1-p1 rib stitch = 14 [18, 22, 26] Red Heart Plush: 18 sts = 4 inches in K1-p1 rib stitch