Misty Hooded Cowl

Misty Hooded Cowl

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LOOM: Flexee Links Chunky, 40 links (80 pegs). YARN: Approx. 300 yards, acrylic blend bulky #6 weight. Sample was worked with Lion Brand WoolEse Thick & Quick (6oz/170g; 106yd/97m) in Thaw. NOTIONS: Knitting tool, tapestry needle, row counter, scissors, peg/stitch marker (2), crochet hook 9mm. GAUGE: 12 sts x 16 rows=4” in rib stitch. Size: Fits an adult.

ABBREVIATIONS K=knit stitch (u-wrap or true knit stitch) P=purl stitch St(s)=stitch(es) Rep=repeat NOTES The body of the hood is done flat, starting at the ribbing that frames the face. The panel is seamed at the back using the mattress stitch. Once it has been seamed, stitches are picked up around the bottom edge for the cowl section.

INSTRUCTIONS Connect 33 Flexee Links Chunky, prepare to knit a flat panel (recommend to alternate the link colors to visually assist with the ribbing stitch pattern). Cast on from left to right, 66 sts. Row 1-11: *k2, p2; rep from * to last 2 sts, k2. Row 12: k to the end. Row 13-22: *k2, p2; rep from * to last 2 sts, k2. Row 23: k to last 2 sts, k2tog. (65 sts remain) Place a stitch marker on peg 3, and a stitch marker on peg 63. Stitch pattern (from chart above) takes place over the center stitches (from marker to marker). The first 2 stitches and last 2 stitches are edge stitches, always worked as Knit stitches. (Row 1 of chart)

Row 24: k2, p to last 2 sts, k2. (Row 2 of chart) Row 25: k to the end. (Row 3 of chart) Row 26: k2, p to last 2 sts, k2. (Row 4 of chart) Row 27: k to the end. (Row 5 of chart) Row 28: k to the end. (Row 6 of chart) Row 29: k2, k1, *p2, k1; rep from * to marker, k2. (Row 7 of chart) Row 30: k2, k1, *p2, k1; rep from * to marker, k2. (Row 8 of chart) Row 31: k2, p1, *k2, p1; rep from * to marker, k2. (Row 9 of chart) Row 32: k2, p1, *k2, p1; rep from * to marker, k2. (Row 10 of chart) Row 33: k2, k1, *p2, k1; rep from * to marker, k2. (Row 11 of chart) Row 34: k2, k1, *p2, k1; rep from * to marker, k2. (Row 12 of chart) Row 35: k2, p1, *k2, p1; rep from * to marker, k2. (Row 13 of chart) Row 36: k2, p1, *k2, p1; rep from * to marker, k2. (Row 14 of chart) Row 37: k2, k1, *p2, k1; rep from * to marker, k2. (Row 15 of chart) Row 38: k2, k1, *p2, k1; rep from * to marker, k2. (Row 16 of chart) Row 39: k to the end (Row 1 of chart). Rows 40-54: Rep Rows 24-38. Row 55: k to end.

Row 56: k2, p to last 2 sts, k2. Rows 57-78 (or as many as desired for the depth of the hood): Rep Rows 55-56. Bind off with basic bind-off method. Block lightly. Using the mattress stitch, seam the back of the hood close.

FACE COVERING OPTION Over 18 stitches. On the last row of the Face Covering, you will have 80 pegs (40 links). Cast on 18 stitches, prepare to work a flat panel. Row 1: k4, *k2, p2; rep from * to last 6 sts, k6. Row 2: p4, *k2, p2; rep from * to last 6 sts, k2, p4. Repeat Rows 1 and Row 2: until you reach row 24. Next row: Bind off 4 sts at the beginning of the row, k to the end of the row. Next row: Bind off 4 sts at the beginning of the row, k10. Using a crochet hook, pick up 70 stitches from the bottom of the hood (note: this number may vary if the depth of the hood was altered). When picking up the stitches, ensure to fold down the edge of the ribbing together, and pick up both ribbing sections together (it eliminates extra seaming if you pick up the stitches through both panels). From this point forward, work in the round. Round 1-25: *k2, p2; rep from * to the end of round. Weave in all ends. Bind off with basic removal method. Block lightly. Add buttons (for face covering): On the inside of the hood, approximately 4- inches from the chin opening, sew a small button to the right approximately 4” from the chin opening. Repeat on the left side. Use the buttons to secure the face covering when extra warmth is needed, when not in use, place the panel to the inside of the cowl area of the hood. Disclaimer: the lower face covering does not work as a face mask, its purpose is to provide warmth and protection from the elements.

NO FACE COVERING OPTION Using a crochet hook, pick up 80 stitches from the bottom of the hood (note: this number may vary if the depth of the hood was altered). When picking up the stitches, ensure to fold down the edge of the ribbing together, and pick up both ribbing sections together (it eliminates extra seaming if you pick up the stitches through both panels). From this point forward, work in the round. Round 1-25: *k2, p2; rep from * to the end of round (or length desired). Weave in all ends. Bind off with basic removal method. Block lightly. Download/Print Pattern