Skill level: Advanaced Beginner
Practical and adorable, The Hooded Scarf is an incredibly cozy hybrid accessory that will be a favorite to knit and to wear. It’s perfect for chilly winter days as the scarf can be wrapped around the hood and neckline, creating a cozy cocoon of softness and warmth.
Worked up on chunky weight yarn, this quick project will chase the chills away.
Construction Details
Two scarves are made separately on the bias and then joined together to create the bottom of the hood.
Skills Required
Crochet Cast On
Cable Cast On
Decreasing (ssk k2tog)
Increasing (kfb) kfb (knit into the front and back of a stitch)
3-Needle Bind Off
Tutorial videos are provided specifically for this project for
Connecting the Two Scarves https://youtu.be/dwE2YpdWIjY
Joining the Hood with a 3-Needle Bind Off https://youtu.be/Ty2xQ8D-tU4
Sizing: Child (Adult)
Child size: scarves measure 28”/70 cm long each; hood is 19”/48 cm wide and 10”/25 cm deep.
Adult Size: scarves measure 33”/82 cm wide each; hood is 22”/55 cm wide and 12”/30 cm deep.
Gauge:
14 sts and 28 rows = 4” in Garter Stitch
14 sts and 21 rows = 4” in Stockinette Stitch
Yarn: 400 (520) yards of chunky weight (CYCA #5) yarn.
Needles: US 10.5 (6.5mm) 24” circular knitting needles - adjust needle size to obtain gauge
Additional materials: locking stitch markers, stitch holder, tapestry needle, size J (6 mm) crochet hook (for Crochet Cast On), spare size US 10 or 10.5 knitting needle for 3-needle bind off.