Contour Hood

> Please enjoy 20%off when you buy 4 or > more of my patterns in one > transaction. No code needed, discount > will apply automatically. *This new design is added to the Contour patterns family, including [Contour Scarf][1], [Contour Cowl][2] and [Contour Hooded Scarf][3] as well .* **Contour Hood** is a versatile, unisex accessory designed to keep your head and neck warm during the cold season. This hood is worked in an easy, engaging ridged rib pattern. A few decreases and increases are incorporated into the pattern repeats to shape the hood perfectly. Hood is finished with delicate ribbing at the bottom and folded ribbing around the face opening. Optionally, you can make the bottom ribbing longer, fold the ribbing inward so it covers your lips and cheeks for extra coziness on cold winter days. It’s a perfect project to make the holiday gifts for your loved ones or just for relaxed knitting. Contour Hood is worked top down and seamlessly. At first, work a small rectangle for the top of the hood, then pick up stitches along the sides and work the hood to desired length. After, shape the hood with incorporated decreases and increases and join to work in the round, finishing hood with delicate ribbing on the bottom. The last touch – pick up stitches around the face opening and finish with the folded ribbing. **Sizes** One Size To fit head circumference 54-60 cm / 21.25-23.75’’ **Finished measurements** Width (measured flat, excluding face rib): 27 cm / 10.5’’; Length (measured flat, excluding bottom rib): 31 cm / 12.25’’; Bottom ribbing: short 5 cm / 2’’, long 15 cm / 6.0’’. Length of the hood and bottom ribbing can be easily adjusted to the desired length. **Needles** Circular 4.5 mm (US 7) 60-80 cm (25-32)’’ long for main part; Circular 4 mm (US 6) 60-80 cm (25-32)’’ long for ribbing; Or needle size needed to obtain the required gauge. Notions: tapestry needle, 2 stitch markers, spare dpn, scrap yarn. **Original yarn** *Blue hood sample* Approx 3 balls /150 g of Drops Air (65% alpaca, 28% nylon, 7% merino wool; 50g / 1.8oz – 150 m / 164 yds, color 36) OR *Red hood sample* Approx 4 balls / 200 g of Drops Daisy (100% merino wool; 50g / 1.8oz – 110 m / 120 yds, color 21) held together with Approx 2 balls of Drops Kid Silk (75% mohair, 25% silk; 25g / 0.88oz – 210 m / 230 yds, color 61). **Yardage:** Approx 350 m / 383 yds for hood with short bottom ribbing OR approx 420 m / 459 yds for hood with long bottom ribbing. If you decide to make the hood or ribbing longer, you will need more yarn than estimated. **Suggested yarn**: any similar aran weight yarn OR heavy dk/ worsted weight yarn held together with a mohair lace weight yarn to obtain the required gauge. **Gauge** 19.5 sts x 28 rows = 10 cm (4’’) in ridged rib pattern after blocking. Take time to check your gauge before starting this project. **Techniques used:** knitting back and forth in rows and in the round, pick up stitches, k2tog and skpo decreases, m1L and m1R increases, Italian bind-off (optionally), folded edges using whip stitch method. Video tutorials for all techniques included in the pattern. Use hashtag #contourhood on Instagram and social media to share your projects. [1]: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/contour-scarf-2 [2]: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/contour-cowl [3]: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/contour-hooded-scarf