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The Huddle Hood pattern is here! It’s named that because you can genuinely huddle right into it. This cosy shape-shifter is perfect from autumn through spring, wear it as a snuggly cowl, pull it up as a hood, or go full “don’t talk to me, it’s freezing” and tighten the I-cord around your face to keep the chill out.

The cowl section is totally customisable. Keep it short and sweet, make it long enough to hide behind, or work it double for extra level warmth. The pattern includes five sizes: Toddler, Child, Teen, Adult S/M, and Adult M/L.

You can make the Huddle Hood in almost any yarn weight from worsted to chunky, as long as you meet gauge. It’s worked from the bottom up, first in the round, then flat, with short rows shaping the crown so you don’t end up with a little gnome point at the back. After the short rows, you’ll graft the opening together for a smooth, seamless join (very satisfying). Then finish with a neat casing around the hood opening to cosy up with an I-cord drawstring.

Skill Level ~

Intermediate, there are video techniques to see you through all specific instructions.

Finished Size ~

Written for toddler (child, teen, adult s/m, adult m/l). The sizes in the pattern are designed to fit an approximate head circumference of 48 cm/19” (51 cm/20”, 53 cm/21”, 56 - 58 cm/22 - 23”, 58 - 61 cm/23 - 24” plus).

Techniques ~

Casting on
Knit
Purl
Increasing and decreasing
Short rows (shadow stitch)
Grafting
Picking up stitches
I-cord
Folded hem

Materials/tools ~

Yarn in chosen weight
4 mm/ US 6 40 cm/16”and 5 mm/US 8 60 cm/24” circular needles,or sizes needed for gauge.
Stitch marker
Darning needle
3.5 - 4.5 mm crochet hook
Blocking materials

Yarn ~

Size Yarn Hood I-Cord
Toddler 272 m/298 yds 9 m / 10 yds
Child 304 m/333 yds 10 m / 11 yds
Teen 336 m/367 yds 12 m / 13 yds
Adult S/M. 368 m/402 yds 14 m/15 yds
Adult M/L. 400 m/437 yds 15 m / 16 yds

You can substitute any yarn provided you meet the gauge and achieve a suitable fabric.

Yarn used in testing includes: Malabrigo Rios held with Malabrigo Mohair, Camarose DK Snefnug,
Manos Del Uruguay Maxima, Yarnsmiths Aran Merino, Malabrigo Vientos. Malabrigo Mecha.

Gauge ~

Ribbing: 20 sts and 28 rnds over 10 cm x 10 cm/4” x 4” on 4 mm/US 6 size needles.
Stockinette: 16 sts and 26 rnds over 10 cm x 10 cm/4” x 4” on 5 mm/US 8 size needles.

The pattern has been extensively tested and tech edited. However, if you do spot any errors, please do get in touch!

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Happy knitting,
Karysha.