The Pluma Hood follows the same stitch pattern as the rest of the Pluma collection. It is worked using 2 yarns held together for an extra fluffy finish. The hood is worked top down and finished with a tie. The Pluma Hood is a great winter accessory to keep you cosy and warm.

Sizes:
One Size

Measurements:
Length, top to bottom band: 25cm / 10 inches.
Depth, front to back of head: 20cm/ 8 inches.

Gauge:
22 sts x 30 rows = 10x10cm / 4x4 inches unblocked in 1x1 broken rib stitch pattern.
19 sts x 24 rows = 10x10cm / 4x4 inches blocked in 1x1 broken rib stitch pattern.

Needles:
4mm circular needles 80-100 cm in length.
4mm extra helping needle.
3.5mm circular needles 60-100 cm in length.

Notions:
Tapestry needle, stitch wire.

Yarn:
Sample is knit using Knitting for Olive Merino shade Navy Blue held together with Drops Brushed Alpaca Silk shade Pacific Blue.

You will need 60g of Knitting for Olive Merino and 50g of Drops Brushed Alpaca Silk.

Yarn Suggestions and Alternatives:
The total yarn weight is DK. I recommend holding 1 strand of fingering weight yarn with 1 strand of chunky weight brushed alpaca or mohair yarn. However you can alternatively hold together 2 strands of lace weight mohair with 1 strand of fingering weight yarn.

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)
Biches & Bûches Le Gros Silk & Mohair (28% silk, 72% mohair)

held together with:

Drops Fabel (75% wool, 25% polyamide)
Drops Flora (65% wool, 35% alpaca)
Sandnes Garn Sunday (100% merino wool)
Isager Alpaca 2 (50% alpaca, 50% wool)
Sandnes Garn Sisu (80% wool, 20% nylon)
Knitting for Olive Merino (100% merino wool)