The Traveler Hood

> [Do you enjoy Andrea’s patterns? Sign up for the DreaReneeKnits Newsletter to receive sneak peeks of new patterns, exclusive introductory discounts, video tutorials, and other things she knows you’ll love!!][1] **DETAILS** Sometimes you just need a little extra something. Not a full sweater, but more than a cowl. Just a little extra shield from the wind to keep your core and the back of your neck (okay, let’s throw the ears in there, too) a bit cozier on those blustery days! The Traveler Hood is knit from the bottom up, flat, with short rows to shape the shoulders and hood. **SIZES** 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) #sizeinclusive **FINISHED SHOULDER WIDTH** 12.5 (13.75, 14.5, 15.25, 16.75)” 32 (35, 37, 39, 42.5) cm *Intended to be worn with approx. 1-2”/2.5-5 cm less width than your cross shoulder width. Sample shown in size 2, on approx. 15”/38 cm wide shoulders.* **YARN REQUIREMENTS** *These are just approximations. Total yarn usage will depend on the yarn you use (fiber content, ply, etc.), your personal gauge, and any modifications you may make.* Sport Weight Wool 271 (296, 318, 340, 375) g 677 (740, 794, 850, 937) yds 619 (677, 726, 778, 857) m **SUGGESTED YARN** *For this hood I chose a classic 2-ply yarn, with a lovely twist for maximum squish. Bonus points - this yarn was created to put mill-waste to good use by combining a minimum of 50% mill waste fiber, blended with new wool, to make a dynamic zero-waste yarn! This yarn comes labeled as a DK weight, but I found it knits up for me more similar to a sport weight. Because of this, if you are going to substitute for a different, I recommend seeking out another sport weight, or light DK weight yarn.* Spincycle Yarns Metamorphic 50% Recycled American wool/50% Merino wool (approx. 160 g/400 yds/366 m) - 2 (2, 2, 3, 3) skeins Grey Seafom No. 1 **SUGGESTED NEEDLES** **Main Fabric:** US 5/3.75 mm - 16-20”/40-51 cm circular (2 sets for 3 Needle BO) **Hood Hem:** US 4/3.5 mm - 32”/80 cm circular **Ribbing:** US 3/3.25 mm - 16-20”/40-51 cm circular *(Use the needle size you need to achieve gauge, going down two US sizes for the ribbing.)* **NOTIONS** Stitch markers, tapestry needle, stitch holder or waste yarn to hold stitches. **GAUGE** 22 sts x 42 rows = 4"/10 cm **TECHNIQUES TO INDULGE IN** Twisted German Cast On Knitting Purling German Short Rows 3 Needle Bind Off I-cords Increasing Decreasing **YARN SUBSTITUTION IDEAS** [Click here to be directed to a pdf with some yarn substitution ideas! These yarns have not all been tested, so we can not guarantee their outcome, but we do hope they provide a jumping off point for inspiration!][2] [1]: http://eepurl.com/diPxsr [2]: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1h553HP8eECxpavl8UXAo1P2Zd63CVglw/view?usp=sharing