Oversized Hooded Snood

Big, cozy, and modern: an oversized snood that doubles as a roomy hood. Worked in the round with a deep ribbed brim and a soft stockinette hood, this pattern is written for one generous size but includes clear adjustment notes so you can make it sleeker or even bigger. Perfect for chunky yarn, quick knit, and weekend wear.

Finished Measurements

• Circumference: approx 28in / 71cm unstretched (stretches comfortably over head)
• Overall height (bottom edge to top of hood): approx 20in / 50cm
• Cowl height (bottom edge to start of hood): approx 8in / 20cm
• Hood depth (from start of hood to crown): approx 12in / 30cm

Materials

• Yarn: Super Bulky weight (6). Approx 330 yards / 302 meters total. Suggested yarn amount: 3 skeins x 100g each; each skein approx 110yd / 100m, 100g (3.5oz).
• Needles: Two circular sets (or use magic loop) - smaller for ribbing and larger for body:
  • US 11 / UK 2 / 8.0 mm circular, 16in (40cm) or 24in (60cm) for ribbing and provisional work
  • US 15 / UK 0 / 10.0 mm circular, 16in (40cm) recommended for working body and hood
• Notions: stitch marker, tapestry needle, stitch holder or waste yarn, scissors, removable stitch marker for beginning of round.

Gauge

8 stitches x 12 rounds = 4in / 10cm in stockinette in the round on US 15 / 10.0 mm needles. Swatch at the yarn and needle you choose to match fabric and drape; if more drape is desired go up one needle size, if denser fabric desired go down one size.

Abbreviations

• CO = cast on
• k = knit
• p = purl
• k2tog = knit 2 together (right-leaning decrease)
• st(s) = stitch(es)
• rnd(s) = round(s)
• pm = place marker
• sl = slip
• BO = bind off

Notes

• This pattern is worked in the round. Be careful not to twist when joining.
• Circumference is calculated at rest; the fabric will stretch to fit over the head.
• To adjust circumference, change cast-on in multiples of 4 for the 2x2 rib and stockinette repeat used here.

Pattern (One Size - Oversized)

Using smaller needles (US 11 / 8.0 mm):

1. CO 56 sts using long-tail cast-on. Join to work in the round, place marker for beginning of round (be careful not to twist).
2. Work 2x2 rib (k2,p2 around) for 3in / 7.5cm. This forms the snug brim that helps the snood sit comfortably on the neck.

Switch to larger needles (US 15 / 10.0 mm):

3. Knit every round (stockinette in the round) until piece measures 8in / 20cm from cast-on edge. This is the cowl portion that sits around the neck and lower face. Try on to check placement; you can shorten or lengthen this portion as preferred.
4. Continue knitting in the round to form the hood. Knit until total length from cast-on edge is 20in / 50cm (i.e., add about 12in / 30cm for the hood depth). At this point you have formed the full snood and hood piece and are ready to finish the crown.

Crown Finishing Option A — Bind Off & Seam (simplest)

1. BO all sts loosely using a stretchy bind-off (for example, bind off in rib or use a larger needle to BO). Leave a 12in / 30cm tail.
2. Turn work inside out so wrong sides face and fold the snood in half along the crown so the two top edges align. Use mattress stitch to seam the crown from front to back, creating a rounded hood top. Weave in ends; clip tail if gathered tightly.

Crown Finishing Option B — Decrease Rounds (neater, less seaming)

1. With right side facing, work decrease rounds spaced with plain rounds between them to create a smooth, rounded crown: do the following sequence until approx 8-12 sts remain.
   1. Decrease round 1: *k6, k2tog* repeat to end.
   2. Round 2: knit all sts.
   3. Decrease round 2: *k5, k2tog* repeat to end.
   4. Round 4: knit all sts.
   5. Continue in this manner, reducing the number of knit stitches between k2tog by 1 each decrease pair (k4,k2tog then k3,k2tog etc.), repeating the pair of rounds (one decrease round then one plain knit round) until about 8-12 sts remain.
2. Cut yarn leaving a 10in / 25cm tail. Thread tail through remaining sts with tapestry needle and draw up tightly to close. Secure and weave in end on the inside of hood.

Finishing

• Use mattress stitch to seam any remaining opening if you used Option A and want a nicer finish. Weave in all ends into the inside of the snood. Trim tails close to fabric and hide.
• Lightly block if desired to even stitches; for super bulky yarn a gentle steam and shaping with hands is usually enough. Do not overstretch; chunky fibers can lose loft.

Adjustments & Customizing

• Smaller or larger circumference: change CO by multiples of 4. Use the gauge formula: (desired circumference in inches / 4) x gauge stitches per 4in to calculate CO.
• Deeper or shallower hood: adjust hood length before finishing. Add or subtract 1in (2.5cm) increments and try on as you go.
• Textured option: after ribbing, instead of stockinette you can do alternating rounds of seed stitch or a broken rib (rnd1: *k3,p1*; rnd2: *p3,k1*) for extra structure; adjust gauge and yardage slightly for denser stitches.

Troubleshooting

• If your snood feels too tight, go up one needle size for the body or add 4-8 more stitches to cast-on.
• If crown gathers oddly when decreasing, slow your decrease rate (work more plain rounds between decreases) to create a smoother dome.

Notes on Needles & Yarn (US, UK old, Metric)

• Needle sizes used in this pattern: US 11 = UK 2 = 8.0 mm; US 15 = UK 0 = 10.0 mm.
• Yarn sizing shown in imperial and metric: Super Bulky (category 6). Suggested skein: 100 g = approx 110 yd / 100 m; total required approx 330 yd / 302 m (approx 3 skeins of 100 g each).

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