The Vemdalan Hood by Amy LaRoux

The Vemdalan Hood

Knitting
July 2015
Bulky (7 wpi) ?
12 stitches and 16 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch on smaller needles
US 11 - 8.0 mm
US 15 - 10.0 mm
US 19 - 15.0 mm
500 yards (457 m)
one size
English
This pattern is available from etsy.me for $6.00.

Named after a sleepy little Swedish skiing village, the Vemdalen Hood is a fun and playful hooded scarf for keeping warm on the slopes, in the lodge, or anyplace where there is a chill in the air.

The mix and combination of fibers in this pattern makes for a truly unique finished garment.

Finished measurements: 

Hood ~ 15” high x 10.5” deep
Scarf ~ 60” long (not including pom poms) x 4” wide

Skill level: advanced beginner/intermediate (grafting required)

Material List:

#6 super bulky weight yarn, preferably wool fur yarn, approx. 88 yards
#4 worsted weight yarn in a neutral color, approx. 300 yards
#4 worsted weight yarn in a contrasting color, approximately 100 yards
US size 11 35” circular needles

US size 15 35” circular needles
US size 19 needle for bind off
Two stitch markers
One button, approx. 1 1/4” in diameter
Pom pom maker, sized to make a 3” diameter pom pom

Darning needle