Hoodola

Hunker down in handmade comfort with Hoodola: A Basic Knit Hooded Cowl.

The Hoodola pattern is accessible for all, from fearless beginners to expert knitters looking for soothing knit to sink their needles into. This oversized hood is perfect for those of us who don’t want their hair crushed by a hat in the winter months… curly girls, I am looking at YOU!

Hoodola is an inviting clean slate just waiting for your personal touch. You can choose any yarn weight—DK, Worsted, Aran, or Bulky—to make it as light or as toasty as you like. Hoodola is ready for any creative spin you want to bring to it. I can’t wait to see what everyone chooses to do!

The construction is unique and satisfying: it starts at the top with Judy’s Magic Cast On (video tutorial included), worked flat in stockinette down to the neck with shaping, then joined in the round and finished with ribbing until it’s the perfect length for you.

MATERIALS
360 yards [329 meters] of DK, Worsted, Aran or Bulky weight yarn
(The heavier the yarn you use to get gauge, the denser your fabric will be.)

Yarn I Used:
CaMaRose, Snefnug Natur;
(55% alpaca, 35% cotton, 10% Merino wool); 120 yards [110 meters]/ 1.76 ounces [50 grams]; 7104 Noddebrun

Ndl A- US Size 7 [4.5 mm] 36 inch [92 cm] or longer circular needle, or size needed to obtain gauge
Ndl B- US Size 6 [4 mm] 16 or 20 inch [41 or 51 cm] circular needle, or one size smaller than needed to obtain gauge
2 Stitch markers
Tapestry needle
4 - 4.5mm crochet hook (optional)

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Hood- 13 inches [33 cm] tall
Neck Circumference- 19 inches [48 cm] around
Neck Height- 7 inches [18 cm] tall (adjustable)

GAUGE
18 stitches and 26 rows = 4 inches [10 cm] in Stockinette stitch,
blocked on ndl A
20 stitches and 26 rows = 4 inches [10 cm] in 2x2 ribbing,
blocked on ndl B