Rib Welt Hood

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INSPIRATION

Rib Welt hood is my contribution to this cozy hood scarf trend - it’s full of texture and fun to knit and it’s seamless! No short rows either :) The hood is shaped with various decreases and there is an i-cord worked as you go.

YARN

Clinton Hill Cashmere Company Bespoke DK – 100% cashmere; 125 yards (114 m) per 50 g (1.76 oz) ball

500 yards

Beige sample shown in Light Sand

Cashmere, alpaca mixes are recommended because they even out the difference between the textures and blocking is a must!

MEASUREMENTS

Length top of hood to tip: 44”

Front ties: 33” each

Hood length: 11”

NEEDLES

US#6/4.00mm – 24”/60cm needles – 2 pairs and three US#4 DPNs

TOOLS

Tapestry needle for weaving in ends, scale(optional), marker(optional)

GAUGE

24 sts/26 per 4” in 2x2 rib blocked using US#6/4.00mm needles

22 sts/32 rows per 4” in welted fabric blocked using US#6/4.00mm needles