Designed by Pernille Larsen - Knitting for Olive
Alex Hood is a hooded scarf that is worked back and forth in a simple 2x2 rib pattern. It is worked using 1 strand of Merino + 1 strand of Soft Silk Mohair held together.
Alex Hood can be worn with the hood down just like a regular scarf or, on extra cold days, with the hood pulled up to protect the head and face against the wind and weather.
The Kit Includes:
- Yarn (Knitting for Olive Merino & Soft Silk Mohair) in your selected colour
- Office Printed Pattern in English
You will also need:
- 3.5mm circular needles
- Stitch markers
- Stitch holders or waste yarn
- Row counter (optional)
- Scissors
- Wool needle
You start by working the first half of the scarf from one tip to the midpoint of the finished scarf before working the second half from the other tip to the midpoint. You then graft the two pieces together at midback and pick up stitches for the hood. The hood is subsequently worked in the same 2x2 rib pattern and shaped with decreases and increases for the perfect fit.
Size: One size
Finished measurement: Wingspan (scarf): approx. 190 cm [70¾”]
Yarn: 1 strand of Knitting for Olive Merino (250 m [273 yd] / 50 g [1.8 oz]), fingering-weight yarn, 3 balls + 1 strand of Knitting for Olive Soft Silk Mohair (225 m [246 yd] / 25 g [0.9 oz]), lace-weight yarn, 3 balls.
Needles: 3.5 mm / US4 circular needles, or in size to obtain gauge.
Gauge: 34 sts and 28 rows = 10 cm [4”] in 2x2 rib pattern with 3.5 mm / US4 needles before blocking
