Here is a an easy pull-on snow helmet to chase away the winter chills. This was made in Koolaide-dyed wool hand-spun and for extra warmth lined with hand-spun cotton. My son loves it! It could even be made out of a luxury fiber like silk or llama if you like.
Materials:
Number 8 double point needles (American) or number 8 needles (AM)
crochet hook for trim size J
4 oz. Worsted weight Hand spun or other material of similar weight
2 oz cotton for lining (if desired)
Directions:
Cast on 40 stitches. Work in knit one purl one pattern for 30 rows.
Face opening:
Mark location and bind off 20 stitches for beginning of face opening. Work even for 10 rows to create the back of hood. You can switch to regular needles for ease on this part.
Hood Top:
On the next row knit around to mark and then cast on 20 stitches to replace the bound off stitches. Work in the round for 18 rows then decrease by knitting two stitches together
every third stitch (*knit 2 tog, purl, knit 2tog*). This preserves the rib look. Work even for 4 rows. Then decrease in same manner. Work even for 4 more rows. Then decrease in
pattern every other row until 10 stitches remain. Pull yarn back through the stitches drawing tightly. Stitch end in securely.
Lining (if desired):
Work same as hood directions.
Finish Hood:
If you worked on two needles stitch up the back to form hood.
If you made a lining place inside hood.
Take the crochet hook and work single crochet around face opening to join hood and lining. (If you decided against a lining -- a crochet edge gives the hood a nice finish.) Then crochet the bottom edge together. If you don't know how to crochet these parts can be sewn together with blanket stitch for a nice decorative edge.
Stay warm! Lili
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