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The Scood Pattern

Category:

Knitting

Type:

Accessory

Fit:

Tall, Women, Plus-sized, Petite

Item:

Neckwear

Skill Level:

Beginner

Basic Skills Necessary:

knit
purl
slip a stitch
knit 2 together
purl 2 together
yarn over
chain
single crochet
double crochet

Pattern Description:

This versatile scarf can be worn around the neck, or pulled up over the head like a hood! I designed it because my dress coat didn't have a hood. The scood is basically a large rectangle, gathered into two fan-shaped ends, which are attached to the body of the scood by ribbed slots. To fasten the scood, you pull the fan on one side through the slot on the other end of the scood.

The body of the scood is knitted side-to-side in Garter Stitch, with a rolled edge at the front and back. The stitches are decreased, and then divided in half, and a ribbed rectangle is knitted on each half of the stitches to make the slot. Then the stitches are rejoined and the fan is knitted in a lacy stitch.

The fans are edged in a crocheted shell stitch.

The 6-page pattern includes a photo tutorial on the chain cast-on, along with some tips for using this cast-on.

Gauge:

8.5 sts and 11 rows = 2 inches in stockinette stitch on size 10 needles

Sizing / Finished Measurements:

Women's average:
22 inches from base of head at chin, over head, to other side of chin

Materials:

Patons Classic Wool, 2 balls
Size 10 needles
3 size 5 double-point needles
Crochet hooks: Size I for cast-on and size H for edging

You Will Also Need:

A few yards of a smooth contrasting yarn for the provisional chain cast-on

Suggested yarn:

420 yards of Worsted weight

Preferred Brand/Yarn:

Patons Classic Wool