Bessie May Skee Hood by Bessie May

Bessie May Skee Hood

Knitting
October 2013
Bulky (7 wpi) ?
22 stitches and 19 rows = 4 inches
in Rib Stitch
US 9 - 5.5 mm
US 8 - 5.0 mm
270 - 378 yards (247 - 346 m)
3-7 years: Circumference: 40.5cm/16", 8-12 years: Circumference: 45.5cm/18", Woman: Circumference: 50.5cm/20", Man: Circumference: 56cm/22"
English
This pattern is available from bessiemay.com for £3.75.

Description

~ Bessie May ~ Downloadable Pattern of the Bessie May Snug ~ SKEE HOOD

Design

The Bessie May Skee Hood, is a chunky fun head warmer for the coldest winter days. Just think of the frost, and everybody will want one. Optional pompom brings that extra smile.

Techniques

Knitted in one piece, bottom up, in the round. Rib stitch throughout with striped colour work. Front rib border knitted in round to finish it off perfectly.

Notions

Yarn: Bessie May SNUG: Pure Fine Merino Wool
MC: Berry (1080) 2(2:3:3) x 50g balls
Yarn A: Fair (1110) 2(2:3:3) x 50g balls
Yarn B: Lichen (1060) 1(1:1:1) x 50g balls

Needles: 2 Circular Needles: 5.5mm & 5mm (60cm Length)

Gauge

10x10cms/4x4ins: 22sts & 19 rows over rib stitch using 5.5mm needles

Measurements

3-7 years: Circumference: 40.5cm/16”
8-12 years: Circumference: 45.5cm/18”
Woman: Circumference: 50.5cm/20”
Man: Circumference: 56cm/22”