Skye Hood is an oversized hood perfect for adding extra warmth to any outfit. The oversized fit brings a fashionable, modern look to a classic and versatile accessory. It can be worn on its own but is loose enough to wear over a knitted hat for extra warmth.

First the top is worked back and forth. Stitches are then picked up along the top section, and all the stitches are worked back and forth with increases and decreases incorporated to provide shaping. A couple of rounds of ribbing are then worked before binding off with the Italian bind-off technique. The front edge is then worked by picking up stitches and working in ribbing before the edge is folded over and bound off.

Sizes:
One size

Dimensions:
Neck circumference 29.5 cm flat; front opening circumference 61 cm; length from crown to bottom edge 38.5 cm

Gauge:
17 sts x 30 rows in garter stitch on 5mm needles = 10 x 10 cm after blocking

Needles:
4.5mm and 5.0mm 60 cm circular needles

Materials:
110g Heavy Merino by Knitting for Olive (50g = 125m) held together with 30g Soft Silk Mohair by Knitting for Olive (25g = 225m)

** Yarn used in the pictures are: Heavy Merino by Knitting for Olive in shade Oatmeal held together with Soft Silk Mohair by Knitting for Olive in shade Wheat*