I will admit, I wasn’t really sure what type of pattern to call this. It isn’t technically a Snood, but it isn’t just a Hood either.

The Frost Quake is designed to be a warm, stylish, and versatile addition to your cold wear wardrobe. Designed as two separate pieces, to give you options of warmth, the inner cowl is detached from the outer snood so if you don’t need it, you don’t have to wear it.

I designed the inner cowl to fit closely to your neck, and also allow it to be pulled up over your mouth and nose on those artic days to help protect your face from the cold.

The Outer Snood, (Hooded Cowl) is extremely comfortable, and designed to fit close to your head and ears to prevent cold drafts. Best of all, this hood doesn’t interfere with your vision or make wearing your glasses difficult, which can be an issue with normal beanies. (Model in my photos is my granddaughter, who wanted to be my model for this pattern. Unfortunately, I was in New York, and this is the only size I had with me. It is a bit too big for her, hood actually is designed to fit closer than this)

The cowl portions of this pattern are worked in the round, and then the hood portion is worked flat, after attaching your yarn to the Outer Cowl. You have the option of adding fur or not. You also have the option of adding snaps to the Inner and Outer Cowl to join them together if you choose.

Pattern is written in US terms

This is an intermediate pattern, which will require an advanced basic knowledge of crochet. The pattern does contain a repeating stitch pattern that is easy to learn.

Pattern contains detailed written instructions, a photo tutorial, and links to YouTube videos that teach you the stitches I used to design this pattern. It also includes how to contact me if you need assistance.

Pattern includes instructions for the following sizes
• 2-4 Years
• Child
• Teen/Sm. Adult
• Average Adult
• Large Adult
• Extra Large Adult

For this pattern you will need:

Materials
• 4 weight (worsted) yarn. I used Big Twist Vortex in Superbloom, any size 4 weight should work.
• Hook size Size I/-5.50mm Hook
• Tapestry Needle
• Faux Fur Yarn (optional) about 3 feet. Thin fur is best.
• Small snaps (optional)

Approximate Yardage
• 2-4 years—252 Yards
• Child—328 Yards
• Teen/Sm. Adult—328 yards
• Average Adult—365 Yards
• Large—365 Yards
• XL Adult—402 Yards

Gauge
6 HDC and 5 rows = 2 inches or 3 stars and 5 rows = 2 inches

Digital Pattern ONLY, not a finished product.

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