Shelter hood

The Shelter hood is worked from the top down, beginning at the crown. Stitches are then picked up along the sides and worked downward toward the neck. The neck is joined in the round under the chin and finished in 1×1 ribbing for a close, comfortable fit. Lastly, stitches are picked up around the face opening and worked in the round; an optional i-cord drawstring can be added for adjustability. The hood can be knit in DK-weight yarn for a more structured, everyday look, or in a combination of fingering-weight yarn held together with lace-weight silk mohair for a soft, airy, and luxurious drape. The result is a warm, versatile accessory that frames the face while providing reliable protection from the cold. SIZE One size Length from top to bottom: 44 cm / 17.25 inches (adjustable). Circumference under the chin: 48 cm / 18.75 inches. YARN 400 m / 440 yards of fingering-weight yarn and 400 m / 440 yards of lace-weight yarn such as silk mohair or 400 m / 440 yards of DK-weight yarn. White sample: 2 skeins of Julie Asselin Leizu DK (90% merino, 10% silk; 238 m / 260 yards per 100 g), shown in the colorway Emilie. Blue-green sample: 2 skeins of Les Garçons British DK (70% Bluefaced Leicester wool, 30% Masham wool; 250 m / 273 yards per 100 g), shown in the colorway Jonathan x Laurianne. NEEDLES 3 mm / US 2.5 circular needles with a cable of 40 cm / 16 inches for the ribbing, face opening and i-cord. 3.5 mm / US 4 circular needles with a cable of 40 cm / 16 inches for the charted pattern. GAUGE 22 sts and 26 rows = 10 cm / 4 inches of charted pattern on larger needles, after blocking. Note: Always use the needle size that gets you the right gauge! NOTIONS 1 stitch marker, tapestry needle, waste yarn, blocking tools, cable needle (if using).