Istanbul Hood by Seda Çeken

Istanbul Hood

Knitting
January 2025
yarn held together
Aran (8 wpi) ?
12 stitches and 19 rows = 4 inches
in garter stitch pattern
US 11 - 8.0 mm
US 10 - 6.0 mm
503 - 612 yards (460 - 560 m)
1,2
English Turkish
This pattern is available for free.

A simple yet cozy and stylish hood balaclava!

Full YouTube Tutorial

The hood is designed to be simple yet challenging enough for adventurous beginners. The entire hood is knitted in garter stitch, with a snug 1x1 rib for the neck, and a clean, polished finish around the face with an i-cord edge.

The pattern comes in two sizes. You’ll need 8mm (US11) and 6mm (US10) circular needles with 60cm (24’’) cable. The yarn is held double throughout the whole project.

There is also a step by step YouTube tutorial and throughout this knitting tutorial, I’ll guide you step-by-step and share tips and tricks to help you along the way.

And of course, if you have any questions or get stuck at any point, don’t hesitate to leave a comment under the video, or send me a DM on Instagram. I’ll be happy to help.