The Bruna Hood is a classic fit hood. It has a warm and thick alpaca fabric perfect for the coldest days. A knit hood is a great accessory to not only elevate an outfit but also keep you cosy. The hood is worked top town and includes a drawstring. The sizing is adjustable to preference.

Size:
One Size

Measurements:
Length, top to bottom rib: 33cm / 13 inches.
Depth, front to back of head: 23cm / 9 inches.

Gauge:
17sts x 24 rows = 10x10 cm / 4x4 inches in stockinette stitch.

Needles:
5mm circular needles 60-100cm in length, and/or 5mm circular needles 40cm in length.
4mm circular needles 40-60cm in length.
3mm DPNs x2 (for i-cord)

Notions:
Tapestry needle, stitch markers, extra helping needle.

Yarn:
Sample is knit using Yarnsmiths Merino Sock shade Moss Green held with 2 strands of Drops Brushed Alpaca Silk shade Moss Green.

You will need 60g of Yarnsmiths Merino sock and 75g of Drops Brushed Alpaca silk.

Yarn Suggestions and Alternatives:
The total yarn weight for this project is worsted/aran. In the sample 3 strands of yarn are held together to form this weight. You may also choose to use only 1 or 2 strands.

Recommended Yarn:
Yarnsmiths Merino Sock (75% wool, 25% nylon)
Drops Fabel (75% wool, 25% polyamide)
Sandnes Garn Babyull Lanett (100% merino wool)
Isager Highland (100% wool)

held together with:

Drops Brushed Alpaca Silk (23% silk, 77% alpaca)
Lana Grossa Setasuri (69% alpaca, 31% silk)
We Are Knitters Touch Me Mohair (54% alpaca, 24% silk, 22% mohair)
Isager Soft Fine (63% alpaca, 26% silk, 11% yak)