The Forest Hood

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The Forest Hood is a knit pattern for a combined hood and poncho, making it practical, warm, and comfortable. It is knitted from the top of the head downward. 

It's has an i-cord edge at the face opening. Once the hood is closed, work decreases in the round at the neck to shape it. Immediately afterward, increases form delicate lines radiating towards the shoulders. 

Finally, knit the poncho section in the round to cover as much of the upper body as desired for warmth.

The Forest Hood can be worn both as a classic balaclava and as a shoulder-warming hood that rests on the back during colder times.

Yarn
Lang Yarns Carpe Diem, 90m/50g

The Forest Hood is knit with a size 4mm needle.
The gauge in rib stitch is: 30 sts x 26 rows = 10 x 10 cm

Yarn and sizing

Needles and Accessories

• 4mm circular needle, 40 cm
• Optional: 5-6 double-pointed needles, size 4mm
• Thick stitch holder or wire to hold stitches
• An additional circular needle (4mm, 60 cm) or a wire extension to extend the 4mm circular needle to 60-80 cm
• Knitting elastic for neck shaping
• A blunt needle for weaving in ends