3x1 Hood by sophia.knit

3x1 Hood

Knitting
December 2025
Sport (12 wpi) ?
29 stitches and 34 rows = 4 inches
in 3x1 ribbing
US 2 - 2.75 mm
US 1 - 2.25 mm
300 - 400 yards (274 - 366 m)
1
English
This pattern is available as a free Ravelry download

The 3x1 Hood is a balaclava knit from the top down with an i-cord drawstring.

Gauge: 29 sts x 34 rows = 4 x 4 in. in 3x1 rib
Yarn: approximately 300-400 yards heavy fingering/sport weight yarn
Needles: 2.75mm for main hood and i-cord, 2.25mm for drawstring tube
Measurements: 8.5 in. deep, 10 in. face opening length, 13 in. total length
Techniques: increases, picking up stitches, vertical buttonholes, i-cord

Note: This pattern has not been tech edited or tested--please reach out here or on instagram @sophia.knit if you find things are inconsistent or confusing!