STORM HOOD

A storm is brewing, and so is your tea… but what’s this? You’ve run out of milk. Bound by honour and duty, you set off to the shops and prepare to battle the elements - your head ensconced in fluffy, elegant, comfort.

Utilitarian and cozy, the Storm Hood functions as both a head covering and a cowl, providing plenty of coverage in treacherous weather. Meanwhile, the slouchy proportions create a silhouette infused with drama. A tad medieval, a tad toddlery, a tad glamorous, a tad playful… the Storm Hood combines references from history and fantasy, for a uniquely charming accessory.

The main pattern file includes standard instructions in 4 sizes, as well a recipe for knitting with any yarn/ at any gauge. In addition, there is a supplement explaining how to add a Storm Hood to a variety of sweater patterns.

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Note: This pattern’s latest update ( c.January 2025), resolved an error in the crown decreases that was introduced during an earlier update. Proportions and fit have also been improved. Be sure you download the most recent version.
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MATERIALS & INFORMATION 


CONSTRUCTION
Worked bottom-up. The neck and lower part of the Hood are worked in the round. The upper part of the hood is then worked flat, with integrated edgings. Several options are provided for finishing the crown, including 3 needle bind-off and grafting. Note that the design of this hood is not compatible with steeking.

SIZES
Size 1 (2, 3, 4) 
to fit
Junior (Adult Small, Adult Medium, Adult Large)

GAUGE
18 sts x 24 rounds = 10cm/4” x 10cm/ 4”
in stockinette
pattern also explains how to modify gauge

YARN

suitable for DK to Aran weight yarns or equivalent,
approximately 160-200m/ 175-220y per 100g/ 3.5oz

project requires up to two 100g skeins
(a single skein may be sufficient for the smaller sizes, depending on yarn used)

NEEDLES
circular needle, 4.5mm (US 7) in diameter,
or as needed to meet gauge

NOTIONS

removable stitch markers, measuring tape, scrap yarn, tapestry needle; 
three needle bind-off option also requires spare needle 



SPECIAL TECHNIQUES

depending on crown shaping option: central double decrease and three needle bind-off, or Kitchener’s stitch


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SAMPLES INFO.

the grey hood in the main photo, as well as the green and pink samples were knitted in Honer och Eir Nutiden, held double, in Size 3.

the grey hood in the outdoor photo was knitted in Katia Concept Cotton-Merino, Size 2.