Friend of the Forest Hood

The Friend of the Forest Hood is a wonderful free knitting pattern you can wear in a variety of different ways. Whether cowl or hood, this green beauty will keep you nice and cozy throughout fall. The spectacular alpaca yarn is so soft and pleasing to the touch. Plus, the medium size hood uses only two skeins of yarn. You can work up this interesting pattern in a short amount of time and wear your forest hood with pride. Plus, if you're out and about and the rain starts to fall, you can pull up your hood and stay protected in style. Whether you make this knit cowl for yourself or a friend, you truly can't go wrong with such a simple, yet versatile design.

Knitting Needle Size9 or 5.5 mm, Circular Knitting Needles, Double-Pointed Knitting Needles (DPNs)

Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)

Gauge18 stitches = 4 inches in stockinette

Finished SizeSmall (Medium; Large) (Small is perfect for toddlers & young children; medium for large children, teens, and small adults; large for large adults or simply a fuller-fitting hood)