Boston Blizzards Hood- Crochet Version

**Description** The Boston Blizzards Hood is an oversized seamless hood accessory with a built-in gaiter and a cute overlapping front detail designed to keep you cozy during even the frostiest New England winters. You start by crocheting the rectangular top panel flat. The body is then produced by establishing sts along the sides and back of the top panel and crocheted downward while increasing and decreasing for shaping. Once the body is complete, the front ribbing is added and folded down. The body is then connected in the round with overlapping front detail. Decreases are made to size the gaiter which is crocheted in ribbing. Finally, the neck is added in slip stitch ribbing. **Level and Techniques** Pattern is classified as intermediate due to construction. Techniques required include making a slip knot, chaining, slip stitch (regular and through the back loop only), single crochet (regular and through the back loop only), increasing, and decreasing. **Yarn** Type: DK-ish weight (211m/100g) Yardage: Approx 500m/550yd or 250g. Yardage will vary by yarn. Note: changing the yarn weight will affect the drape and density significantly. Additional Note: Use a yarn you will be comfortable having on your face and mouth. Gauge 10x10cm = 19st x 22 rows with DK weight yarn in sc sts.