Nothing beats cozy knitted accessories in the winter. When winds are extra chilly, a hooded scarf or hood shawl will bring some extra warmth around your neck.  This trendy and practical accessory combines style and functionality, making it the perfect addition to your winter wardrobe. Let’s explore why this is the must-have accessory for the season and how you can knit one yourself.

Titityy Arctic Hood

Hooded scarf brings the best out of knitted hat and shawl in a same garment. Titityy’s beginner friendly cool light blue Arctic Hood is a casual hooded scarf with minimalistic design, knitted in Sandnes Garn Börstet Alpaca brushed yarn. The hood is worked with stockinette stitch and is comfy and spacious. Long ribbed scarves bring extra warmth around the neck. 

Yarn ideas for Titityy Arctic Hood Scarf

Sandnes Garn Børstet Alpakka (Shown in light blue  5811 Arctic Ice) or Isager Soft - fluffy softness

Lace weight silk mohair held triple - for example Tukuwool Silk Mohair – lightweight elegance

Sophie Hood in wine red

Hooded Shawl PetiteKnit Sophie Hood

Petiteknit brings classic designs after each other. The Sophie Hood is a simple yet elegant knitting pattern suitable for both beginners and experienced knitters. Its minimalist design makes it a versatile addition to any winter wardrobe. The pattern features garter stitch with neat icord finishing.

Purchase Petiteknit Sophie Hood pattern in print

Sophie Hood in Gepard Eco Cashmere Vintage, Blood Orange

Yarn ideas for Petiteknit Sophie Hood:

Gepard Eco Vintage Cashmere – Luxuriously soft and lightweight (shown in 

Sandnes Garn Alpakka Ull – Warm and durable blend of alpaca and wool.

Sandnes Garn Børstet Alpakka (Titityy’s sample knit shown below in color Natural Tweed) – Fluffy and modern choice that adds texture to your knit.

Yarn required: 150 (200) 250 g Gepard Eco Cashmere Vintage (50 g = 150 m) or 200 (250) 350 g Sandnes Garn Alpakka Ull (50 g = 100 m) or 200 (250) 300 g Isager Yarn Isager Soft (50 g = 125 m) or 200 (250) 300 g Sandnes Garn Børstet Alpakka (50 g = 110m )

Sophie Hood in Börstet Alpakka Natur Tweed

Knitting Tips for a Hooded Scarf

• Choose a yarn that feels comfortable against your skin.
• Experiment with colors – go classic with beige or bold with bright red.
• Check your gauge to ensure the correct fit.

A knitted hood or balaclava is not only the warmest accessory for winter but also a great way to express your personality and craft skills.

Sophie Hood in Sandnes Garn Alpakka Ull, Blue Hortensia