Step 1
GAUGE 24 sts + 24 rows = 4" (10 cm) in pattern BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient. If it takes you fewer stitches and rows to make a 4 in. [10 cm] square, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles. OPTIONAL TASSEL Wind yarn 36 to 40 times around a 5 inch [13 cm] piece of cardboard. Use 18 inches [46 cm] of yarn to tie center top of tassel. Cut bottom. Use a second 18 inch [46 cm] length to wrap around tassel about 1½ inches [4 cm] from top; tie to secure and trim ends to match length of tassel.
Step 2
HOOD Cast on 62 sts. Row 1-6: K1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k51, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1 Row 7: K1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k2tog until 6 stitches remain, k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1. Row 8: K1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1,knit into the front and back of each stitch (kfb) until 6 stitches remain, k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1. Row 9: K1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, P50, k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1. Row 10: K1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k51, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1. Repeat rows 7-10 until scarf is 61 inches long. Repeat Rows 1-6. Bind off all stitches, weave in ends.
Step 3
FINISHING Fold scarf in half lengthwise and using the large-eyed blunt needle and 18 inches [46 cm] of yarn, slip st 11 inches [28 cm] of straight edge from foldline. This is the back of the hood; the fold is the top of the hood. If you are using a tassel, attach at the top corner.