Welcome to my Hood

**Introductory Offer: 15% off regular price until May 8th (CT).** This design welcomes the arrival of spring in my neighbour "hood", when Λ-shaped flocks of geese head north and budding trees awaken from their cold winter nap. Two simple lace motifs pick up the themes of trees and birds in flight; seed stitch stripes provide texture (and seeds attract the birds)! The *Welcome to my Hood Scarf* is a luxuriously soft scarf that will easily accessorize any outfit, at the same time providing warmth when the winds pick up. It may be worn in different ways, from loosely draped around the neck to neatly tied, or even standing in as a hasty head covering. The scarf is knitted back and forth in two sections, each from tip to centre, enabling the tree motif to stand upright when the scarf is worn. The neck edge is worked straight while the outer edge is gently curved with increases at regular intervals. Each section may be worked in the same or two related colours, or with an optional 2-tone gradient pattern. An i-cord edging is added as a final touch. **Materials/Quantity** Fingering-weight yarn is held together with a strand of lace-weight mohair. Hand-dyed solid or variegated tones work well for this design. Amounts are approximate by weight, based on knitting gauge (below). *Sample 1 (size 1)* - two-tone gradient This sample uses: MC1 - Madeline Tosh Merino Light, 100% superwash merino wool (100 g/3.53 oz, 365 m/420 yd), col. harvest (hand-dyed) - approx. 30 g/1.1 oz (115 m/126 yd). MC2 - Hedgehog Fibres Twist Sock, 80 blue-faced Leicester wool, 20% nylon (100 g/3.53 oz, 365 m/399 yds, col. poppy (hand-dyed) - approx 31.5 g/1.13 oz (115 m/126 yd). MC3 - Berroco Aerial, 65% superkid mohair, 35% silk (25 g/0.88 oz, 260 m/284 yd), col. 3401 ivory - approx. 25 g/0.88 oz (260 m/284 yd). *Sample 2 (size 2)* - two-tone gradient This sample brings together two hand-dyed yarns from the Faerie Garden Collection, by [Purple Passion Fibre Arts][1]: MC1 - Foxglove Fingering, 75% merino, 15% nylon, 10% stellina (100g/3.53 oz, 384 m/420 yds) - approx. 50 g/1.76 oz (192 m/210 yds). MC2 - Faerie Ring Fingering, 75% merino, 15% nylon, 10% stellina (100g/3.53 oz, 384 m/420 yds) - approx. 50 g/1.76 oz (192 m/210 yds). MC3 – Berroco Aerial, 65% superkid mohair, 35% silk (25 g/0.88 oz, 260 m/284 yd), col. 3448 lavender - approx. 37 g/1.3 oz (385 m/421 yds). **Knitting Gauge** (blocked) 20 sts and 8 rows to 10 cm/4 in in stocking stitch on 4.5 (US 7) needles. Always used the needle size that gives you the stated knitting gauge. **Sizes 1 (2)** Finished Dimensions (blocked): Length (point to point along straight edge) - 147.5 (187.5) cm / 59 (75) in. Width (widest point at middle) - 16.25 (19) cm / 6.5 (7.5) in. **Tools** 1 pair 4.5 (US 7) needles 1 set of 4.5 (US 7) dp needles stitch markers tapestry needle stitch holder or spare yarn blocking tools **Techniques Used** basic lace stitches; Kitchener stitch grafting; longtail cast-on (for i-cord); i-cord bind-off. **Level** Beginner (lace) [1]: https://purlpassion.com/collections/faerie-garden