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Chappysmom
Gabber Extraordinaire
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 Posted - 11/14/2004 : 4:27:46 PM
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I love coats and jackets with hoods; they keep me warm without messing up or crushing my curls (grin). However, it's not always possible to FIND the coat you want with a hood.
I'd like to make myself a knitted hood that I could wear when wearing my non-hooded coats, and am wondering if anyone knows where I could find a pattern for one? NOT a hooded-scarf, but an actual, separate hood that drapes over the head and then buttons/ties around the neck. (One that pulls on over the head defeats the purpose of trying to not crush the hair!)
Any ideas? I could try making a pattern myself--it's not like it's that complicated a shape or idea--but if somebody has taken care of the work for me already . . . I figured if anyone would know, you folks would!
Thanks, as always,
Deb in NJ
Currently knitting:
Booga bag: bag done, working on I-cord handles
Rowan "Elfin" sweater: Back is done, just started the cardigan fronts (both together). Using Rowan's Felted Tweed yarn
Dale of Norway Shawl-collared Cardigan: Body and one sleeve done, working on second sleeve. Using Jo Sharp Silkroad Aran yarn.
A Christmas scarf for my Dad--about 2 feet long at present! Will be followed by a matching hat. Using Jo Sharp Silkroad Aran yarn. |
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celia
Permanent Resident
Australia
2454 Posts |
Posted - 11/14/2004 : 4:30:09 PM
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I would knit it like a hood on a sweater, except you cast on where it says pick up at the neck. Knit a couple of wors in garter (so it will not roll) and knit a row with eyelets for you to thread your string through (if that is how you want it. otherwise you can justa ttach cords near the neck part to make the ties).
Then knit as instructed for the hood. You can then pick which type of hood you like best!
celia
View my completed items here
http://img65.photobucket.com/albums/v197/celiang/
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http://celiaknits.blogspot.com |
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Tabbico
Seriously Hooked
USA
960 Posts |
Posted - 11/14/2004 : 4:38:46 PM
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A knitted hood is a favorite Civil War accessory! I will see if I can find a pattern that is comprehensible in my books.
Polly
www.tabbico.blogspot.com |
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Berchem
Gabber Extraordinaire
USA
375 Posts |
Posted - 11/14/2004 : 6:00:57 PM
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| Years ago, my sister had something called a snood. I think that is what is was called. It was a circular tube knitted out of a soft mohair. You put it over yor head and you could wear just around your neck or pull it up and it became a hood. It was very soft and drapey and she loved it because it did not flatten her hair. |
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mwyn
Permanent Resident
USA
1419 Posts |
Posted - 11/14/2004 : 7:40:14 PM
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hey  . This might be to far fetched for you; but here it is for your perusale.
http://hometown.aol.com/noramunro/Wardrobe/14chood.htm
A 14th century knitted hood. It has a button up mantle & is a hood. I'm going to give it a try soon. Without the extremely long 'tail' piece.
Bertram; I've got a few patterns like that & I've always called 'em cowls.
Also Tigeroz has mentioned wimples. That might be an idea too. |
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sanity101
Gabber Extraordinaire
USA
594 Posts |
Posted - 11/14/2004 : 8:32:32 PM
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Why couldn't you just modify a hooded scarf type pattern so that the 'scarf' part was just long enough to meet in front of your neck, then add a button hole to it?
It might work in a pinch at least
-C |
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Chappysmom
Gabber Extraordinaire
519 Posts |
Posted - 11/15/2004 : 09:09:10 AM
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Hooded scarves (and a lot of sweater hoods, for that matter) tend to be pretty snug fitting, whereas coats/jacket hoods tend to be a little looser and therefore more hair-friendly. (You know, when I just wore my hair pinned back every day, I didn't have this problem!) And, no matter which pattern I DO make, I'm thinking about making a silk lining for it anyway--so it won't "stick" to my hair . . .
Knitted things are wonderful, but they are terrible about creating frizz! (grin)
Deb in NJ
Currently knitting:
Booga bag: bag done, working on I-cord handles
Rowan "Elfin" sweater: Back is done, just started the cardigan fronts (both together). Using Rowan's Felted Tweed yarn
Dale of Norway Shawl-collared Cardigan: Body and one sleeve done, working on second sleeve. Using Jo Sharp Silkroad Aran yarn.
A Christmas scarf for my Dad--about 2 feet long at present! Will be followed by a matching hat. Using Jo Sharp Silkroad Aran yarn. |
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KnitSSK
Seriously Hooked
USA
656 Posts |
Posted - 11/15/2004 : 09:35:53 AM
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The latest Creative Knitting has a child's size hooded sweater. Maybe you could use it as a resource for developing your own adult sized one.
Martha
Wanting to be knitting, not working... |
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knitz2
Permanent Resident
USA
1800 Posts |
Posted - 11/15/2004 : 1:41:59 PM
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Deb,
I just finished knitting what you describe for my sister ... found the pattern online but unfortunately, I'm at work right now and it is at home. It was a tube knitted using needles two sizes smaller for the two edges (around face and around neck) than used in the body, just knit every row until about 17"-20"; the pattern called for knitting on straight needles then putting a seam in the ends which is worn under the chin but could easily be done on circular needle instead. I used a superwash merino wool and needles sz 7 & 9. warning: if you find the pattern, do some measuring because there are far too many stitches and I'm going to note adjustments before making another one. I'll try to remember to look it up tonight and post again. |
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knitz2
Permanent Resident
USA
1800 Posts |
Posted - 11/15/2004 : 8:31:12 PM
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The pattern I was thinking of can be found at http://www.knittingonthenet.com/patterns/scarfhooded.htm
the pattern as printed calls for fingering yarn and only gives gauge by the row, not stitches per inch, and calls for sz 8 & 10 needles. I used a Merino superwash in about a DK weight. I knit loosely but using sz 7 & 9 my row gauge was right. However, the scarf came out too large and I'll have to do an extra seam up the front edge to tighten it up under the chin. Using the same yarn again, I think I'd use 75 or 80 stitches instead of 105.
while I was KIP working on this hood, I spoke with a nurse who said when she was a child some elderly neighbors in Nova Scotia made similar hoods except theirs fanned out onto the shoulders. she remembered the hoods as being very warm.
hope this helps. |
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AgnesB
Permanent Resident
USA
1152 Posts |
Posted - 11/15/2004 : 9:00:32 PM
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I saw one in the book "Vogue Knitting: Quick Knits" ... it's called "Ribbed Hooded Cowl".
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Chappysmom
Gabber Extraordinaire
519 Posts |
Posted - 01/12/2005 : 9:01:54 PM
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I've finally gotten to this (finally, in January!). I'm using a pattern from Viking Knits by Elsebeth Lavold--she has one sweater in there, Hermod, that has a detachable hood, which was just what I was looking for. Basically a hood, closed by a single button.
I looked to find a picture online, but the best I could do was an article about Ms. Lavold that has a picture of the sweater on a mannequin. Scroll about halfway down, on the left there's a picture of two bluish-gray sweaters with a caption saying "Designs from..." It's not a very GOOD picture to demonstrate the hood, but it was the best I could find!
http://knittinguniverse.com/articles/elsebeth/elsebeth.html
Deb in NJ
Deb in NJ
Currently knitting:
Rowan "Elfin" sweater: Back is done, working on the cardigan fronts (both together). Using Rowan's Felted Tweed yarn
And, learning to spin! |
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Chappysmom
Gabber Extraordinaire
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anderknit
Permanent Resident
USA
2549 Posts |
Posted - 01/23/2005 : 10:12:17 AM
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Oh yes, that does look great! I was thinking of something similar (I have curls too and don't like hats). Thanks for the inspiration.
"Courage doesn't always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, 'I will try again tomorrow.' " |
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