Mt Hood
Mt Hood
Mt. Hood is the ultimate versatile accessory—a cozy ribbed hood that has an attached cowl so you can put the hood up when the weather calls for it!
Quick to knit and perfect for gifting, this piece can be worn as a classic cowl or pulled up into a balaclava-style hood for extra warmth. The pattern includes four sizes to suit everyone.
Knit in the round from the bottom up, the cowl transitions seamlessly to the hood with a simple split under the chin. From there, it’s worked flat in easy ribbing, with clear instructions for shaping the rounded point of the hood. Thoughtful decreases create a clean finish at the back, and the top is joined with a fuss-free 3-Needle Bind Off. Add a front edging customized to your desired width to finish it just the way you like. Choose your tie from I-Cord, ribbon, or even a long shoestring.
Designed for DK weight yarn, Mt. Hood is wonderfully adaptable—try it in different yarn weights including yarn from your stash. Size and yarn usage will vary with differences in gauge and yarn choices.
The instructions are written and the pattern has been professionally tech-edited and tested.
Pattern is available in Knit Companion or will be soon.
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FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Circumference: 15.25(17.5, 19.5, 21.75) inches / 38.5(44.5, 49.5, 55)cm.
Height: 17 inches / 43 cm. For size XS can make it 1 inch shorter.
Choose size 2-3 inches / 5 -7cm smaller than head circumference. Size will vary based on yarn used.
Can make a larger (smaller) size by adding (subtracting) 12 sts to Cast On sts listed.
RECOMMENDED YARN
The Fibre Co Cumbria: Worsted (60% Merino, 30% Masham, 10% Mohair) 236 yds (216m) /3.5 oz (100g); shown in color Grasmere Vale.
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OR
Miss Babs Killington: DK (85% Polwarth Wool, 15% Tussah Silk); 350 yards (320 m) / 4.23 oz (120g).
OR
Madelinetosh Tosh DK: (100% superwash Merino wool); 225 yards (206 m)/approx 4.16 oz (118 g).
Other yarn weights can also be used but yarn usage and size will vary depending on yarn selected.
ESTIMATED YARN REQUIRED
For DK: 265(320, 350, 400) yds / 241(291, 319, 364)m
Yarn usage will vary depending on gauge and specific yarn used.
RECOMMENDED NEEDLES
Larger Needle - US 4 (3.5 mm) 20-24”/50-60cm circular.
Smaller Needle - US 3 (3.25 mm) 29-32”/74-81 cm for front ribbing.
Adjust needle size as necessary based on yarn choice. .
GAUGE
22 sts = 4 inches / 10 cm in ribbed stitch pattern after blocking. Gauge is not critical but size and yarn usage will vary depending on gauge.
NOTIONS
Stitch Markers
Yarn needle to weave in ends.
EXPERIENCE LEVEL AND SKILLS USED
Advanced Beginner with experience in skills used.
Skills Used: Basic stitches, decreases, increases, 3 Needle Bind Off, I-cord (optional).
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