Into the Hoods was our Fall ‘25 mystery knit-a-long that offered a whopping six hooded patterns in one knitting adventure! Over each of the four clues, knitters worked through the suspense of creating a hood without knowing exactly where the trail would lead. Each knitter chose their own path—picking between the Balaclava, Dickey, or Scarf style, and deciding whether to work in a single color or two coordinating colors.

Check out the Balaclava and Scarf versions of Into the Hoods, too!
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And now, the mystery is revealed! This pattern is the Dickey version, it includes instructions to knit it in a single color or in two colors. For those who want coverage without the bulk, the Dickey is your answer. It also includes an optional face covering… I added a Balaclava to your Dickey! The pattern includes detailed video tutorials to help you on your knitting adventure.

Into The Hoods Dickey is worked from the top down. It starts with a rectangle that uses an i-cord cast-on and my signature Lola’s Pick Up Line technique. The body of the hood flows off of this base towards the neck. Then you join into the round and knit a yoke with short rows to cover your shoulders. The dickey drapes over your shoulders and tucks under your jacket. Add the optional casing and drawstring to cinch it up around your face, keeping the cold out and the warmth in.

MATERIALS
One-Color
Approx. 500 yards 457 meters of DK, Worsted, or Aran weight yarn
Two-Color
MC- Approx. 400 yards 366 meters of DK, Worsted, or Aran weight yarn
CC- Approx. 300 yards 274 meters of same weight yarn as your MC

Ndl A- Two US Size 8 5 mm double pointed needles, or one size larger than needed to obtain gauge
Ndl B- US Size 7 4.5 mm 36 inch 91 cm or longer circular needle, or size needed to obtain gauge
Ndl C- US Size 6 4 mm 16 or 20 inch 41 or 51 cm circular needle, or one size smaller than needed to obtain gauge
Ndl D- US Size 7 4.5 mm 16 or 20 inch 41 or 51 cm circular needle, or size needed to obtain gauge
Length of stitch saver at least 30 inches 76 cm long
Stitch markers
Optional- 5 mm crochet hook

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Depth of Hood at Top (without casing)- approx. 8 inches 20 cm
Height of Hood- approx. 10 inches 25 cm
Circumference at Neck- approx. 18.5 inches 47 cm
Circumference at Shoulders- approx. 43 inches 109 cm

GAUGE
18 stitches and 26 rows = 4 inches 10 cm in Stockinette stitch, lightly blocked on ndl B (see notes)

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