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Add a Hood to any Knitting Pattern
Why search for a pattern with a hood? Use your favorite pattern and easily create your own knitting instructions for a fashionable, practical, warm hood.
Why search for a pattern with a hood? Use your favorite pattern and easily create your own knitting instructions for a fashionable, practical, warm hood.
Whether you're knitting a cozy sweater for a child or upgrading a grown-up cardigan, adding a hood gives your project extra warmth, personality, and polish - on your own terms.
“Add a Hood to Any Knitting Pattern” is a 36-page workbook packed with:
Don’t stop with the ebook. The Hoods Classroom is packed with examples, tips, and inspiration. Whether you’re planning your first hood or refining your technique, this resource can help you get it just right.
Members can also access the Hood Builder Tool - a quick and easy way to generate a simple hood pattern. Enter the dimensions of your finished neck opening and your desired hood depth, and the tool will calculate a hood pattern based on your stitch and row gauge.
Yes! The techniques in this guide can be applied to nearly any neckline. Just take your measurements, choose your hood style, and follow the steps.
No major modifications are required. The guide walks you through picking up stitches or attaching a pre-knit hood to your neckline.
It works beautifully on both! In fact, some hood styles work better on cardigans. The guide shows examples for each.
Yes. The workbook was created with machine knitters in mind, offering fill-in-the-blanks worksheets and diagrams to help you succeed even if you're brand new to garment modifications.
The ebook is a separate purchase, but the classroom is included for all members and offers supporting materials that complement the guide.
