The Winterspell Hood was originally designed as an answer to my perennial problem of finding a winter hat that keeps my ears warm enough. When I wore my original version, so many people told me I should sell the hood or the pattern that I realized I must be on to something!

The hood features an technique I “unvented” (as the late, great Elizabeth Zimmermann would have it) that allows the knitter to work double knitting in the round with a single strand of yarn, creating a thick, warm double-layered fabric. Short-row shaping creates enough room in the back to accommodate almost any hairstyle, and the drawstring around the face keeps cold air out. Picots at the cast-on and bind-off edges add a touch of frilliness.

Whether you’re a grandmother with a cottage in the woods or a princess riding in a sleigh, this hood will keep you cozy on your winter adventures!