Knit a hooded scarf Arctic Hood, an oversized, extra-warm bonne with scarf ends, perfect for cozying up on cold days. This knitted accessory is made of Sandnes Garn Børstet Alpakka (96% alpaca, 4% nylon), offering the softness and luxurious warmth that only brushed alpaca can provide. You may knit the hood with another similar yarn or yarn combination.
The scarf hood is knitted flat in one piece from hood down, then each side separately. This project is beginner-friendly, requiring only basic techniques like long tail cast-on, knit and purl stitches, basic increase and decrease with easy icord edges.
YARNS (Several options)
3 balls (approx. 330 m / 360 yards) of Sandnes Garn Börstet Alpakka (96% alpaca, 4% polyamide, 110 m / 120 yds – 50 g) OR 3 balls of Isager Soft (56% alpaca, 44% organic cotton, 125 m / 137 yds – 50 g) OR 5 balls of Tukuwool Silk Mohair (30% cruelty-free silk, 70% RMS-certified kid mohair, 225 m / 246 yds – 25 g) held triple
Sample knitted using a single strand of Börstet Alpakka in color 5811 Arctic Ice
SIZE
One size, with customizable hood height and scarf lengths.
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Hood height: approx. 33 cm (13”) or desired height
Hood width: 24 cm (9.5”)
Scarf length: 95 + 95 cm (37” + 37”)
Note: The loose alpaca fabric may stretch in length with wear and washing.
GAUGE
14 sts x 18 rows = 10 cm / 4” in stockinette stitch after blocking. Adjust needle size to achieve the correct gauge.
NEEDLES
7 mm / US 10.75 circular needles, 80 cm / 32”
OTHER MATERIALS
Stitch holder, tapestry needle
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