A free version of this pattern exists on my blog.

The Come Home Hood, knit in a fingering weight yarn, is a light and layerable piece, with wear potential in any season, not just the cold of winter.
A drop stitch technique is used in order to create a 2x1 faux rib that lends itself to drape, stretch for bigger hairstyles, and versatile breathability. Knit in a merino such as the sample, you have a sturdier piece for colder months; knit in two strands of mohair held together you have a breezy, dreamy piece good for spring or fall; knit in a cotton or a linen and you have just what you need for those cooler summer evenings.

The hood is made in three sections: the Neck (which is knit in-the-round); the Back & Sides; and the Top (the last two sections are knit flat). After the Main Body of the Hood is finished being knit up, you’ll seam the Top to the Back & Sides section to create the hole for your face. After seaming, you pick up stitches around the face-hole and knit a folded over hem that you’ll thread an I-cord through, which is labeled in the pattern as the Drawstring Hem.

I knit my sample using less than one 100g skein of fingering weight 100% SW merino. I had approximately 14g leftover, or about 56 yds.

Though the sample I knit of the Come Home Hood features only one color, there are plenty of contrast color opportunities in this pattern. Both the neck hem and the drawstring hem can be knit in an alternative color to create a fun color outline moment. The I-cord drawstring can also be knit in a different color. This could be a good pattern to play with your scrap yarn, and I look forward to seeing your creative choices!

One last note on gauge: I can’t believe I’m saying this, but I actually don’t think meeting gauge exactly for this pattern is all that crucial. The dropped stitch leaves a lot of room for blocking to be really powerful in the long run. The gauge swatch pattern below is less for measuring confidence, and more for practicing dropping stitches and ensuring trust that things won’t unravel. If you’re nervous about a pattern that relies entirely on dropped stitches, knitting the gauge swatch may help. If you choose to skip the gauge swatch, at least read through the directions. There are a couple of small but valuable tips there

Techniques:
Provisional cast on
Loose bind off of your choice
Yarn overs
k2tog & ssk
Slipped stitches
Knit & purl stitch
Folded hems
I-cord
Mattress stitch
In-the-round & flat knitting

The pattern only offers a single, adult size, but a child size is in the works and will be included as a free update for individuals who buy the pattern now.