This set (hat, mittens, and cowl) is a perfect way for beginners to learn to crochet cables. Build up confidence by only using front post stitches with a background of double crochet and then learn how to do back post stitches while crocheting the ribbing.

The hat is worked from the crown down. Mittens construction: Thumb is made first. Then the mitten is worked from fingertip down to webbing of the hand, thumb is attached and mitten is worked down to cuff in one piece.