The Cherry Blossom Hood is an all over lace knit hood inspired by the cherry blossom flower. It is knit using 2 strands of yarn for an extra cosy feel. The Cherry Blossom Hood is warm yet breathable at the same time. This is the perfect winter accessory to spice up an outfit and keep your ears warm. The hood is knit top down and then jointed in the round while continuing in the lace pattern. Ribbing is then added along the bottom and around the face to finish.

Sizes:
One Size

Measurements:
Length, top to bottom rib: 28cm / 11 inches.
Depth, from to back of head: 19cm / 7.5 inches.

Gauge:
20 sts x 32 rows = 10x10 cm / 4x4 inches in lace pattern blocked.

Needles:
3mm circular needles 60-100cm in length.
3mm circular needles 40cm in length.
3mm helping needle for keeping stitches on hold.

Notions:
Tapestry needle, stitch markers.

Yarn:
Sample hood is knit using 1 strand of Sandnes Garn Babyull Lanett shade 4128 held together with 1 strand Drops Kid Silk shade Red.

You will need 110g of Sandnes Garn Babyull Lanett and 50g of Drops Kid Silk.

Yarn Suggestions and Alternatives:
For this project I recommend using 1 fingering weight yarn held together with 1 lace weight yarn. Below are some yarn alternatives.

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

held together with:

Drops Kid Silk (75% mohair. 25% silk)
Isager Silk Mohair (70% mohair, 30% silk)
Knitting for Olive Soft Silk Mohair (70% mohair, 30% mulberry silk)
Sandnes Garn Tynn Silk Mohair (57% mohair, 15% wool, 28% silk)