by Hell Bent Stitcheries

baby not included

Materials:
100% Cotton Yarn, approx 200 yd
For striped version shown:
I Love This Cotton, Ivory (MC) 2 skeins
I Love This Cotton, Sage (CC) 1 skein

16″ Circular Needles, size 9

Pattern:

Using MC, CO 3
Row 1: K across
Row 2: K, M1, K to end (4 stitches)
Row 3: Repeat row 2 (5 stitches)

Begin increases
Row 4: K2, YO, K to end
Row 5-26: repeat row 4
Row 27: Switch to CC. K2, YO, K to end
Row 28-35: repeat row 27

Repeat this pattern, 26 MC rows followed by 8 CC rows, once more, then do one more section of the MC. (94 rows total)

Row 95: Using CC, K2, YO, K to end
Rows 96-98: Repeat row 95

Begin Decreases
Row 99: K, K2tog, YO, K2tog, K to end
Row 100-102: Repeat row 99
Row 103: Switch to MC. K, K2tog, YO, K2tog, K to end.

Continue in previous color pattern, 26 rows MC and 8 rows CC, decreasing 1 stitch each row until only 5 stitches remain. (193 rows total)

Row 194: K, K2tog, K across
Row 195: K, K2tog, K across (3 stitches)
Row 196: K across

Begin Hood Increases
Row 197: K2, YO, K across
Row 198-223: repeat row 197
Row 224: switch to CC. K2, YO, K across
Row 225-229: repeat row 224

BO all stitches.

Finishing:
Weave in all loose ends.
Using large needle and MC, sew together sides of hood (WS facing each other) using mattress stitch.

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This pattern, when written out, seems a lot more complicated than it actually is.  All you need to remember is 26 MC, 8 CC.  You move from increase to decrease in the middle of the third green stripe.  The hood is worked in the same increase pattern as the body, you just BO on the 8th row of the stripe. 

Of course if you’re doing a solid color, you’ve got even less to worry about.

Written by LadyLascivious, c/o Hell Bent Stitcheries

This is a very simple pattern that yields a cool texture, good for guys or girls.  Great to work on in front of the tv!

SUPPLIES:

Yarn: Yarn Bee Melody Bulky Wool Blend, 2 skeins
Color: Ivory

Needles: size 10.5/6.5mm

Gague: not important

Also needed: tapestry needle, row counter (optional)

The two different textures (“Garter Section” and “Stripe Section”) are in groups of 18, so the row counter really helps if you’re like me: easily distracted.

PATTERN:

CO 15
next row: P across

Garter Section:
Rows 1-18: K across

Stripe Section:
Row 1: K
Row 2: P
Row 3: K
Row 4: K
Repeat rows 1-4 3 times (16 rows total), then rows 1-2 once more.

Alternate Garter Section and Stripe Section 13 times (or however many you need to reach your desired length), then add one more Garter Section for symmetry. 

BO all stitches.

See, how easy was that!   And now you have your very own knock-off!