Harris Hood

Harris Hood is an oversized hood perfect for adding extra warmth to any outfit. The oversized fit brings a fashionable, modern look to a classic and versatile accessory. First the top is worked back and forth. Stitches are then picked up along the top section, and all the stitches are worked back and forth with increases and decreases incorporated to provide shaping. A couple of rounds of ribbing are then worked before binding off with the Italian bind-off technique. The front edge is then worked by picking up stitches and working in ribbing before the edge is folded over and bound off. **Sizes:** One size **Dimensions:** Neck circumference 30 cm flat; front opening 66 cm flat; length from crown to bottom edge 38.5 cm **Gauge:** 17 sts x 24 rows in stockinette stitch on 5mm needles = 10 x 10 cm after blocking **Needles:** 4.5mm and 5.0mm 60 cm circular needles **Materials:** 150g Smart by Sandnes Garn (50g = 100m) held together with 50g Soft Silk Mohair by Knitting for Olive (25g = 225m) OR 150g Snefug by CaMaRose (50g = 110m) or 150g Eco Soft by Isager (50g = 125m) ** Colours used in the pictures are: Version 1: Smart by Sandnes Garn in shade Sand 2125 held together with Soft Silk Mohair by Knitting for Olive in shade Wheat Version 2: Eco Soft by Isager in shade E2s*