Feeling Plaid Hood

**This pattern was created for the 2026 Puget Sound LYS Tour It will be available for purchase Wednesday, May 13th.** *I love plaid. I love hoodies. They both give me cozy, comfy vibes. This is my fusion of the two.* **Stitches/Skills Required:** chain, slip stitch, single crochet, yarn-over slip stitch, reading written instructions. You can do this! **Size:** One size, easily adjustable, pattern repeat included **Hook:** US I (5.5mm) and US 7 (4.50mm) or hook sizes that gets gauge/desired fabric. ***Note:** This designer crochets at a looser gauge than average. You may need to use larger hooks.* **Notions:** tapestry needle, stitch markers, scissors **Yarn:** Approximately one skein each of two contrasting colors in Black Cat Fibers Essential DK, 3.5oz (100g), 231yds (211m), Superwash Merino or equivalent DK/light worsted weight yarn. **Sample pictured was made with Black Cat Fibers Essential DK in colorways:** **MC:** Moonstone **CC:** Ivan’s Blue. **Gauge:** 13.5 sts and 17 rows in 4in x 4in (10cm x 10cm) in single crochet stitches.