ELENA HOOD (EN)

Description

DESCRIPTION
Elena is a hood with a lovely rounded front panel. It’s built seamlessly from top to bottom, starting with a central strip and then picking up stitches all around it to shape the hood. The neck is worked in-the-round with increases to form the shoulders. The front panel is worked flat while the back stitches are put on hold and then you finish with the ribbing all around. Finally, you pick up stitches around the opening to create a lovely, folded edging.

SKILLS LEVEL
Beginner (the short rows are the only technical difficulty)

SIZES
1(2)3(4) corresponding to a head circumference of 46-49 (50-54) 55-57 (58-60) cm or 18-19.25 (19.5-21.5) 21.75-22.5 (22.75-23.5) in.

MATERIALS

Fingering weight yarn : Fisherman by Maison Corlène (col. Sibeal)
100% Merino wool
100gr = 400m =437 yds
Meterage/Yardage : 300(350)400(450)m/330(390)440(500) yds
Skeins : 1(1)1(2)               

Lace yarn :  Belle Epoque by Maison Corlène (col. Montgomery)
Baby Suri Alpaca 74%, Silk 26%
50gr = 300m = 328 yds
Meterage/Yardage : 300(350)400(450)m/330(390)440(500) yds
Yarn balls : 2(2)2(2)          

Circular needles:
4.5 mm and 3.75 mm (80cm)
US 7 and US 5 (32in)

Notions : 4 stitch markers, 2 knitting cords or 2 spare cables to put the stitches on hold , tapestry needle, scissors.

GAUGE
Knitted flat with one strand of each yarn held together on US7 (4.5mm) needles in stockinette stitch and measured after blocking:
22 sts x 28 rws = 10 x 10 cm ≈ 4 X 4 inches