Knitted Winter Hood

The knitted winter hood is an essential accessory for keeping warm and stylish during the chilly months. Not only does it provide cozy comfort but it also adds a touch of charm to any outfit. Whether you're taking a leisurely stroll through a snowy park or heading to a festive winter market, this knitted hood will keep you snug and looking adorable. Embrace the winter season with this delightful accessory that will surely turn heads and keep you toasty all season long!

Winter Hood Pattern

Needle: US size 11 (mm), or size needed to obtain gauge.

Yarn used: Lion Brand Hometown (super bulky (6); 100% acrylic; 64 yards/113 grams), 3 skeins of Memphis Blues. (This color is discontinued; I used yarn from my stash.)

Yardage: 192 yards.

Gauge: 2.5 sts/inch.

Other Notions: 4 buttons (about 1 inch (2.5 cm) diameter); yarn needle for finishing.

Final Measurements: about 24.5 inches (62 cm) across, 16.5 inches (42 cm) top to bottom.

Notes:

1. This pattern is worked from the top down.
2. Use the long-tail cast on method, or a similar method that leaves a tail.
3. The m1 (make one) stitches can be done in either direction, whichever you prefer.
4. I’m calling the bottom edge of the cowl part of the hood the “cuff,” even though it’s not quite a cuff like a sleeve or a sock would have. I just don’t have another name for it.

Pattern:

Cast on 59 sts, leaving about a 20 inch (50 cm) tail.

Row 1: k1, p1, k1, p1, k to last 4 sts, p1, k1, p1, k1.

Row 2 and all even rows: purl.

Row 3: k1, p1, k1, p1, k23, m1, k5, m1, k23, p1, k1, p1, k1.

Row 5: k1, p1, k1, p1, k24, m1, k5, m1, k24, p1, k1, p1, k1.

Row 7: k1, p1, k1, p1, k25, m1, k5, m1, k25, p1, k1, p1, k1. (65 sts.)

Repeat Rows 1 and 2 until piece measures about 8.5 inches (21.5 cm) from cast on edge.

Buttonhole Row: k1, p1, yo, ssk, k to last 4 sts, p1, k1, p1, k1.

Repeat Row 2.

Repeat Rows 1 and 2 three times (3x).

Repeat Buttonhole Row and Row 2.

Repeat Rows 1 and 2 three times (3x).

Repeat Buttonhole Row and Row 2.

Repeat Rows 1 and 2 three times (3x).

Cuff Buttonhole: k1, p1, yo, ssk, *k1, p1, repeat from * to last st, k1.

Repeat Row 2.

Cuff Row: k1, p1, repeat to last st, k1.

Repeat Row 2.

Repeat Cuff Row and Row 2.

Repeat Cuff Row and bind off. Fold hood in half so that the sides meet. Use cast-on tail to sew the cast-on edge together to form the top of the hood. Sew all ends under.

Laying the hood flat, sew buttons on opposite side from buttonholes so that they align with the holes.