Isaia is a simple hood with a roving trim. The pattern includes instruction on how to make the trim with thrums. If you prefer a simpler hood, there is a rolled hem version, too.

Measurements are given in both centimeters and inches. Advice is given on how to make it bigger or smaller.

MATERIALS

YARN

Bulky weight

Shown here:

• Malabrigo Yarn Mecha (100% Merino Superwash Wool; 120 m/130 yds, 100 g/3.5 oz skein; Color Plomo #43: 2 skeins)

• Malabrigo Yarn Nube (100% Merino Roving; 113 g/4 oz skein; Color Plomo #43: 1 skein), for trim

Yardage:

• Yarn: 125 m / 135 yds, including 10% allowance Finished weight (exact) 113g

• Roving: 45 g / 1.5 oz, no allowance added

NEEDLES

6.5 mm / US 10.5 circular needle of length 60 cm / 24” or longer; adjust needle size if necessary to obtain gauge.

NOTIONS

Stitch markers; yarn needle

GAUGE

14 sts and 22 rows = 10 cm / 4” in Stockinette stitch, blocked.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Decreased, increases, picking up stitches, provisional cast-on, thrumming

SIZES

One size to fit an average adult female (see Schematic for additional measurements).