Tryon Creek Hoodie by Kay Hopkins is the ultimate versatile accessory — a cozy cabled hood with an attached cowl neck so you can put the hood up when the weather calls for it. Quick to knit and perfect for gifting, this piece can be worn as a classic cowl or pulled up into a balaclava-style hood for extra warmth. The pattern includes four sizes to suit everyone.
Knit in the round from the bottom up, the shaped cowl transitions seamlessly to the hood with a simple split under the chin. From there, it’s worked flat while continuing the easy cable pattern. Thoughtful decreases round the point of the hood and create a clean finish at the back. The top of the hood is joined with a fuss-free 3-Needle Bind Off.
Add front ribbing, customized to your desired width, to finish it just the way you like. Choose your tie from I-Cord, ribbon, or even a long shoestring.
Designed for DK weight yarn, Tryon Creek is wonderfully adaptable—try it in Worsted or Sport yarn weights including yarn from your stash. Size and yarn usage will vary with differences in gauge and yarn choices.
The instructions are both written and charted and the pattern has been professionally tech-edited and tested.
SIZE:
XS(S, M, L)
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:
Circumference of hood / top of cowl: 13.5(16.5, 19.5, 22) inches / 34.5(42, 49.5, 56) cm. CHOOSE SIZE 2-3 inches / 5-7.5 cm LESS than your head circumference.
Circumference at bottom of cowl: 17(21, 26, 30) inches / 43(53.5, 66, 76) cm
Height: 17 inches / 43 cm. (easily adjustable)
Can make a larger (smaller) size by adding (subtracting) 28 sts to Cast On sts listed for sizes offered.
SKILL LEVEL:
Intermediate but accessible to Advanced Beginner with experience in skills used.
Skills used: Basic stitches, easy cables, decreases, increases, 3 Needle Bind Off, I-cord (optional).
GAUGE:
24 sts/30 rounds = 4 inches / 10 cm in stockinette using Small needles and 36 sts/36 rounds in cable stitch pattern using Large needles.
Gauge is not critical but size and yarn usage will vary depending on gauge. Can manage size in blocking too by how much open up the cables.
MATERIALS:
The Fibre Co. Cumbria: Worsted (60% Merino wool, 30% Masham wool, 10% mohair); 236 yds (216 m) / 3.5 oz (100g)
OR
Miss Babs Killington: DK (85% Polwarth Wool, 15% Tussah Silk); 350 yards (320 m) / 4.23 oz (120g)
OR
Madelintosh Tosh DK: DK (100% superwash Merino wool); 225 yards (206 m)/approx 4.16 oz (118 g).
OR any Sport, DK, or Worsted yarn with good stitch definition that meets gauge.
Yarn usage will vary depending on gauge and specific yarn used.
500(550, 600, 650) yds / 457(503, 548, 594)m
Yardage will vary depending on gauge and specific yarn used.
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