This original design was inspired by the hooded mantles worn by archers and woodsmen and has a Tolkien charm to it, as if it had been knit in the Shire.

One size. Finished measurements, after blocking:
Mantle: 10.5” wide at neck opening (circumference of 21”)
23” wide at bottom hem (circumference of 46”)
7” in length, from neck opening to bottom hem
Hood: 15” high x 10.5” deep

Material List:
Approx. 956 yards of #4 worsted/aran weight yarn
Note: yarn is held double
24” circular needles, US size 11
35” circular needles, US size 11
US size 13 DPN, if desired, for bind off
Darning needle
Stitch markers, one marker that is unique in color to mark the end of round