Hood in a snood

Is it a hood, a snood or a cowl? Regardless of how you choose to define this accessory, it’s a quick crochet project that will keep your head and neck cosy all winter. Wear it pulled up like a hood or a snood, or down like a cowl. It uses short rows to create shaping around the back of the head to avoid excess fabric at the front and to easily wear ‘up’ as a hood. This pattern is also available to read for free on the dora does website. Skills used Knowledge of basic crochet stitches, techniques and terminology is assumed. You will be working in the front 3rd loop of half double crochet and single crochets and working into the front loop only. The pattern uses simple short rows and includes a photo tutorial to help with stitch placement and the short row section. It also includes links to a more detailed generic short row tutorial. Materials You will need You will need approximately 270m/290yds of heavy worsted, aran or light chunky weight yarn and an 8mm crochet hook (or size needed to match gauge). The item you see pictured used less than 2 balls (165g) of Hobbii Happy Sheep Woolpower, 100% Wool, 100g = 160m/174yds. Shade 23, Deep Turquoise. You will also need 2 stitch markers to assist with the simple short row shaping. Finished size The finished item comes in one adult size only. The long edge from the top front of the hood (at the forehead) to the back neck measures 50cm/20in. The shorter edge measures 25cm/10in and the circumference measures 70cm/28in. The pattern is written in English using standard US crochet terms. The pattern is for personal use only and may not be shared or reproduced without prior written consent. Copyright Dora Does Limited, registered in England No. 13992263.