Knitted Cowl with Hood

The Knitted Cowl with Hood is the perfect accessory for keeping warm and cozy during the colder months! This stylish and versatile piece not only adds an extra layer of warmth but also adds a trendy touch to any outfit. Whether you're running errands or enjoying a leisurely walk, this knitted cowl with a hood will be your go-to choice. Its soft material feels gentle against the skin and its hood provides an extra level of comfort. Get ready to stay snug and stylish with this fabulous knitted cowl!

SIZE

One

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

• Bottom opening: 34 inches/86cm
• Length, from cast-on to top of hood: 21 inches/53cm

MATERIALS

Yarn

Wonderland Yarns "Mad Hatter Blossoms" [100% superwash merino; 515 yds/471m per 6 oz/170g cake]; color: Verbascum; 1 cake

Recommended needle size

[always use a needle size that gives you the gauge listed below - every knitter's gauge is unique]

• #6/4mm circular needle, 16-24 inch/40-60cm (or size required to get gauge)
• 1 additional US #6/4mm needle of any type for three-needle bind-off

Notions

• stitch marker
• yarn needle

GAUGE

• 22 sts/27 rows = 4 inches/10 cm in stockinette stitch
• 20 sts/25 rows = 4 inches/10 cm in lace pattern

Note: gauge is always taken after blocking.

PATTERN NOTES

The hooded cowl is worked from the bottom up, in the round, until you reach the hood section which is worked flat.

CHARTS

Lace Pattern

Round 1: (YO, k3, CDD, k3, yo, k1) repeat to end of round.

Round 2: Knit.

Round 3: (K1, yo, k2, CDD, k2, yo, k2) repeat to end of round.

Round 4: Knit.

Round 5: (K2, yo, k1, CDD, k1, yo, k3) repeat to end of round.

Round 6: Knit.

Round 7: (K3, yo, CDD, yo, k4) repeat to end of round.

Round 8: Knit.

Round 9: (YO, ssk, p1, yo, CDD, yo, p1, k2tog, yo, k1) repeat to end of round.

Round 10: Knit.

Round 11: (K1, yo, ssk, yo, CDD, yo, k2tog, yo, k2) repeat to end of round.

Round 12: Knit.

Round 13: (K1, p1, k1, yo, CDD, yo, k1, p1, k2) repeat to end of round.

Round 14: Knit.

Round 15: (K3, yo, CDD, yo, k4) repeat to end of round.

DIRECTIONS 

Using the long-tail method, CO 170 sts. Place marker and join for working in the round.

Lower Border

Knit 1 round. Purl 1 round.

Repeat the last 2 rounds 5 more times, for 5 garter ridges.

Begin pattern stitch:

Next round: Work pattern stitch 17 times around, working from written or charted instructions as you prefer.

Work as set until pattern is complete.

Knit 10 rounds.

Next round, decrease: (K3, CDD, k4). 136 sts.

Knit 10 rounds.

Next round, decrease: (K2, CDD, k3). 102 sts.

Knit 5 rounds.

Next round, set up for division: K47, pm, p8, k to end of round.

Following round: Knit.

Next round: K to m, p8, k to end of round.

Repeat the last 2 rounds once more.

Hood Section

Note: From here you will work back and forth in rows.

Row 1 [RS]: K to marker, k4, turn. The remaining sts can be held on the same needle.

Row 2 [WS]: K4, p to end of sts, removing start of round marker as you go.

Row 3 [RS]: P4, k to end.

Continue in pattern as set until this section measures 12 inches/30 cm, or desired length. The sample as shown has a hood 16 inches/40 cm long.

When hood reaches desired length, ending with a WS row, close it as follows:

Split the stitches at the center point, 51 sts on each side, sliding the sts down towards the tips of the needles. Hold the work with RS together, and with WS facing, use a third needle to work a three-needle bind off.

FINISHING

I find that I like to steam circular items: when blocking by laying flat, you end up with creases, but if you steam the garment you can keep it moving and avoid creasing.

You can also soak the piece in warm water with a suitable wool wash or hair conditioner (if desired). Gently squeeze out most of the water and lay the damp piece flat to dry. If wish, you can use pins or blocking combs to gently stretch it into place, opening the eyelets. Leave until completely dry.

Weave in ends.