Fifi Hood

**CONSTRUCTION** This slouchy, oversized hood features a simple but interesting cable pattern, consisting of 2 over 3 stitch cables. It is worked from the bottom up, beginning in the round, then flat once the hood opening is worked. The top of the hood is closed seamlessly, and the double-knit edging is picked up and worked along the front of the hood, so that the only seaming required is a small one on the inside of the front hood opening. **PATTERN DIFFICULTY** - Intermediate **FINISHED MEASUREMENTS** One Size: 20.75 inch / 53cm circumference at neck opening, 12 inches / 31cm hood height from front opening. **GAUGE** in 4 inches/10cm after blocking 21.5 sts by 32 rows/rnds in Cable pattern, worked flat or in the rnd. **YARN** 4 balls of Pascuali Cashmere Charis (70% merino, 30% cashmere), 50 g / 112 m. **NEEDLES & CORDS** 5mm (US 8) circular needles with 16 inch / 40cm cord. This is a suggested size; adjust needles as required to obtain gauge. 
**NOTIONS** Scissors, scrap yarn or st holders, tapestry needle, stitch markers (7). **SPECIAL TECHNIQUES** 2 over 3 st cables, double knitting (a.k.a. slipped st ribbing), seamed edging.