The Skallopi (skal-oh-pee) hood is worked from the bottom up on circular needles of varying lengths. It is worked in one piece starting in the round for the cowl and neck and then worked flat for the hood which is then grafted together at the top. Stitches are then picked up and worked in the round around the face opening.

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Sizing

The Skallopi Hood is designed to be one size fits most with a neck hole circumference of 16” (40.5 cm). However, included in the pattern are detailed instructions on how to make modifications to sizing including neck size, back of hood width, and hood height.

Gauge

6 sts x 9 rows per square inch (2.5 cm^2) in stockinette stitch using Size 4 (3.5 mm) circular needles

Needles

Size 3 (3.25 mm) 16 in/40 cm long (or longer for magic loop) circular needles

Size 4 (3.5 mm) circular needles in lengths 16 in/40 cm, 24 in/60 cm, 32 in/80 cm, and 40 in/100 cm

Materials

At least 36 stitch markers total, including one unique one for BOR

Scrap yarn or your preferred material for safety lines and as stitch holders

Cable needle

Darning needle

Size US D/3 - 3.25 mm (or similar) crochet hook

Foam mannequin head or something of a similar size and shape to hold the hood up during blocking

Blocking mat(s) and pins

Yarn

4 balls of Rauma 3-tråds Strikkegarn in color 101 Natural, or 200g of a similar DK weight yarn (50 g = 114 yards/104.25 meters)

If you chose to use a different yarn, I recommend a 3-ply wool yarn as it has wonderful stitch definition and holds its shape well compared to other fibers like alpaca or cotton.

Difficulty

4/5 - Experienced

Requires skills in reading charts, knitting lacework and cables, grafting knit and purl stitches, and advanced decorative bind-off methods.