★ Set sail in a cozy hood

We cannot direct the wind, but we can direct the sail! This Sailor Hooded Cowl is perfect for the open seas or those chilly winter days on land, finished with gold sailor buttons for that crisp nautical look.

✨ What makes it work

• Hood and cowl in one. A warm hood and neck in one piece.
• Nautical buttons. Four gold sailor buttons finish the look.
• Four sizes. 1 to 3 years through teen/adult.
• Quick to make. Super bulky yarn and a 9mm hook.

✂️ What you’ll need

• Yarn: Wool-Ease Thick & Quick, Lion Brand (super bulky) in Navy (2 skeins) and Natural Cream (or 2 strands of Vanna’s Choice in White), plus Vanna’s Choice, Lion Brand in Cranberry
• Yardage: About 290 to 350 yds
• Hook: M/N (9.0mm) and H (5.0mm)
• Tools: Sewing needle · Scissors · Stitch Marker
• To finish like the sample: 4 gold sailor buttons, 1 ⅛“ to 1 ½” (or plain gold buttons)

✿ Sizes

• 1 to 3 years (4 to 7 years, 8 to 12 years, teen/adult)
• Top to bottom of hood opening: 10 (11, 12, 13)“
• Depth of hood: 9 (10, 11, 12)“
• Total length: 16 (17, 18, 18)“ *

⭐ Good to know

• Skill level: Easy
• Special stitches: Magic circle, dc2tog, foundation double crochet, front and back post double crochet
• Gauge: 8 sts and 4 rows = 4” x 4” in double crochet with the 9mm hook · gauge help
• Terms: US crochet

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