Alex Hood

Alex Hood is a hooded scarf that is worked back and forth in a simple 2x2 rib pattern. It is worked using 1 strand of Merino + either 1 strand of Soft Silk Mohair or 1 strand of Compatible Cashmere held together. Alex Hood can be worn with the hood down just like a regular scarf or, on extra cold days, with the hood pulled up to protect the head and face against the wind and weather. You start by working the first half of the scarf from one tip to the midpoint of the finished scarf before working the second half from the other tip to the midpoint. You then graft the two pieces together at midback and pick up stitches for the hood. The hood is subsequently worked in the same 2x2 rib pattern and shaped with decreases and increases for the perfect fit. **Finished measurement:** Wingspan (scarf): approx. 190 cm [70¾”] **Yarn:** 1 strand of Knitting for Olive Merino (250 m [273 yd] / 50 g [1.8 oz]), fingering-weight yarn, 3 balls + either 1 strand of Knitting for Olive Soft Silk Mohair (225 m [246 yd] / 25 g [0.9 oz]), lace-weight yarn, 3 balls or 1 strand of Knitting for Olive Compatible Cashmere (150 m [164 yd] / 25 g [0.9 oz]), lace-weight yarn, 4 balls. Sample is in Merino in Nature colorway + Soft Silk Mohair in Linen colorway. Needles: 3.5 mm / US4 circular needles, or in size to obtain gauge. Gauge: 34 sts and 28 rows = 10 cm [4”] in 2x2 rib pattern with 3.5 mm / US4 needles before blocking Notions: Stitch markers, waste yarn or stitch holders, tapestry needle, row counter (optional)