Harris Hood Light

Harris Hood Light is a lighter version of the very popular Harris Hood. It 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 61 cm; front opening 66 cm circumference; length from crown to bottom edge 38 cm **Gauge:** 21 sts x 28 rows in stockinette stitch on 4mm needles = 10 x 10 cm after blocking **Needles:** 3.5mm and 4.0mm 60 cm circular needle **Materials:** 100 g Merino by Knitting for Olive (50g = 250m) held together with 50 g Soft Silk Mohair by Knitting for Olive (25g = 225m) ** Yarn used in the pictures is Knitting For Olive Merino in shade Dusty Olive held together with Knitting for Olive Soft Silk Mohair in shade Dusty Olive*