Turned to Stone Hood

This pattern was originally published as **Northwest Wools'** contribution to the 2026 Rose City Yarn Crawl, March 5-8, 2026 in Portland, Oregon. This pattern is also available for download as part of the **2026 Pattern Collection: Mythical Creatures.** *The Turned to Stone Hood is a cozy cover-up for your head and neck. It features snake-like cables reminiscent of Medusa, the famous Gorgon of myth whose serpent-covered head turned mortals to stone. The hood's unique construction makes it a fun knit, and the softness of Fiona Kay Knit's Outlaw DK yarn will make you never want to take it off.* **Yarn** Fiona Kay Knits Outlaw DK (100% superwash wool; 231 yds per 100 g skein); 2 skeins (462 yds) needed for project. Medusa colorway **Needles/Hooks** US Size 7/4.5 mm 24-inch circular needle, additional US Size 7 needle of any type for 3-needle bind-off, US size 5/3.75 mm needle of any length **Gauge** 17 sts x 26 rows in stockinette **Notions** 4 stitch markers, cable needle **Finished Measurements** 20" from top to bottom, measured at center of side, 30" circumference at bottom **Skill Level** Intermediate