Rib Welt Hood

*If you spend 20USD in my shop during one transaction, you will get 20% off, no coupon needed.* > **Love SweaterFreak patterns?** Be sure to sign up > to [my newsletter][1] to get fresh releases, > exclusive codes and more right in your inbox! **INSPIRATION** Rib Welt hood is my contribution to this cozy hood scarf trend - it's full of texture and fun to knit and it's seamless! No short rows either :) The hood is shaped with various decreases and there is an i-cord worked as you go. **[See the rest of Rib Welt Series patterns here!][2]** **YARN** [Clinton Hill Cashmere Company Bespoke DK][4] – 100% cashmere; 125 yards (114 m) per 50 g (1.76 oz) ball 500 yards Beige sample shown in Light Sand Cashmere, alpaca mixes are recommended because they even out the difference between the textures and blocking is a must! **MEASUREMENTS** Length top of hood to tip: 44” Front ties: 33” each Hood length: 11” **NEEDLES** US#6/4.00mm – 24”/60cm needles – 2 pairs and three US#4 DPNs **TOOLS** Tapestry needle for weaving in ends, scale(optional), marker(optional) **GAUGE** 24 sts/26 per 4” in 2x2 rib blocked using US#6/4.00mm needles 22 sts/32 rows per 4” in welted fabric blocked using US#6/4.00mm needles **SKILLS & TECHNIQUES** slipping stitches knitting/purling decreasing/increasing **For more information, see https://sweaterfreak.com/b/rib-welt-hood** [1]: https://www.subscribepage.com/sweaterfreak [2]: https://www.ravelry.com/bundles/rib-welt-2 [3]: https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/designs-by-sweaterfreak/4340313/1-25 [4]: https://clintonhillcashmere.com/products/bespoke-dk-cashmere?variant=39509222654039