Sister HOOD

This hooded cowl is designed to feel like delicate armor—a protective yet gentle layer for yourself or someone you care about. The hood was designed using The Farmer’s Daughter Fibers Oh Dang, lace weight yarn held double. Oh Dang is made with a blend of alpaca and silk. The resulting fabric is light, soft, and warm, with just the right amount of drape and structure. All proceeds from this pattern benefit [Sisters United][1], whose mission addresses interconnected issues such as MMIWGP awareness, land protection, and cultural preservation. I used about 1.5 of each skein with the yarn held double. You can use ANY yarn that you like. Swatch to make sure that you can achieve gauge. **YARN** 2 Skeins of The Farmer’s Daughter, OH DANG, Lace Weight (74% Suri Alpaca, 26% Silk) 328 Yards (300 Meters) / 50 grams. Colorway used for sample: “Hill Country” (cream with grey and orange speckles). HELD TOGETHER WITH 2 Skeins of The Farmer’s Daughter, OH DANG, Lace Weight (74% Suri Alpaca, 26% Silk) 328 Yards (300 Meters) / 50 grams. Colorway used for sample: “Love Me Like You Used To” (light grey). OR Lace-weight yarn, ideally with a soft blend of alpaca and silk. The yarns should each have approximately 328 yards (300 meters) per 50 grams to maintain the same light, airy feel. If you'd like to substitute, consider two lace-weight yarns held double that together will total 656 yards (600 meters) per 100 grams, offering a balance of warmth and lightweight drape. Note: These yarn amounts are estimates. Any changes that knitters make to gauge or the hood’s measurements will change the amount of yarn you’ll need. **GAUGE** 20 stitches and 30 rounds = 4” / 10 cm in Stockinette Stitch, worked in the round on gauge needles, after blocking. **NEEDLES*** You’ll need two sizes of circular needles in several lengths. First, knit a gauge swatch to determine the size needle that you need for the main body of the hood. You’ll use a needle one size smaller for the ribbed hood trims. US Size 4 / 3.5 mm Use a 16” (40 cm) circular needle for the ribbed neckband section AND for making the icord. Switch to a 40” (100 cm) circular needle (or longer) for the Magic Loop method when working the ribbed edge around the hood for ease. US Size 5 / 3.75 mm circular needle Use a 16” (40 cm) circular needle to knit the narrower neck portion. Switch to a 32” (80 cm) circular needle once you cast on the full cowl circumference. Use Double Pointed Needles to make the I Cord *Always choose the needle size that you need to obtain gauge. **CONSTRUCTION NOTES** The cowl is worked bottom-up, starting with the front neck tab and increasing to the total cowl circumference. **TECHNIQUES USED** Backwards Loop Cast On I Cord Making Long Tail Cast On M1 L M1 R Three Needle Bind Off German Short Row Method [1]: https://sistersunitedmt.org/knittingpatterns/igkadymsgusdo029ky5bbq6tcr6lo3