We have found the absolutely perfect project for this week’s Must Make Monday. Meet the Alex Hood by Pernille Larsen. This deliciously decadent scarf features fingering weight yarn held together with a strand of silk mohair for a soft, luxurious feel. Knit on US 4s, the stitches create a tight fabric that will help combat the worst winter winds – and it features a hood! The piece can be worn as a regular scarf with the hood down, but when things get blustery, you can raise the hood to protect your head or offer an extra layer between you and the wind (if you already have a hood, or might be wearing a hat), The simple ribbed texture offers a complete reversible piece that’s as easy to wear as it is to knit. We think you’ll find this project relaxing and meditative, and it is the perfect accompaniment for extended periods on the couch during this extra cold week.
Alex Hood
Finished Measurements
Wingspan (scarf): approx. 190 cm 70¾”
Yarn
Knitting for Olive Merino Fingering (100 % non-mulesed merino wool, Oeko-Tex Standard 100) & Knitting for Olive Soft Silk Mohair (70 % mohair – 30 % silke, REACH Standard), available both in-store and online!
- 3 balls of Knitting for Olive Merino (250 m 273 yd / 50 g 1.8 oz), fingering weight
- 3 balls of Knitting for Olive Soft Silk Mohair (225 m 246 yd / 25 g 0.9 oz), lace weight
Sample is shown in Merino in Nature colorway + Soft Silk Mohair in Linen colorway.
Needles and Notions
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US 4 (3.5 mm) 24-32″ circular needles
- Tapestry needle
- Waste Yarn / Stitch Holders
- Stitch Markers
Gauge
34 sts and 28 rows = 10 cm 4” in 2×2 rib pattern
