The Après Hood is the perfect all round cosy accessory and is designed with contrasting trims and blanket stitch detail. The design is knitted both in the round and flat with the trim picked up and knitted last.

This pattern is a step by step guide and includes instructions for the following techniques:
decreasing, increasing, picking up stitches, mattress stitch, and blanket stitch

Basic knitting skills are required.

Key information:

Sizes - the pattern is one size to fit 3 - 7 years
Suggested yarn - sample uses Wool And The Gang’s Alpachino Merino - Colour A 35g + Colour B 75g. You can use any chunky weight yarn that knits to the same tension.
Suggested needle size - 5mm (US8) + 6.5mm (US10.5) circular needles - 60cm/ 24’’
Tension - 5mm (US8) 1x1 rib stitch = 20 stitches / 20 rows + 6.5mm (US10.5) stocking stitch = 13 stitches / 18 rows