Hooded scarves have become a huge trend this year. You could see them literally everywhere: on the shelves in the stores, on the pages of the fashion bloggers, and of course among the new releases from indie designers. Hooded scarves have become popular mostly in the knitting world, and I thought it would be nice to design something similar in crochet, too.
Browsing Pinterest, I have seen many different shapes and styles of the hooded scarves, but I especially liked the Sophie Hood from Petiteknit (a modern knit designer based in Denmark).
I loved the simplicity of the shape and decided to take it as a template. With a totally different construction, though. And my Como Hooded Scarf is fully adjustable for the length and depth as-you-go.
You can find the pattern for the Como Hooded Scarf on Ravelry HERE and Etsy HERE.
And if you are curious about the name, it was inspired by the short walk along the Como Lake in Italy. We took a train there from Milano, where we spent a few days together with my girlfriends.
I honestly think the idea of the hooded scarf is ingenious. As the same accessory works as a scarf and as a hood/hat at the same time. To me, this is a must-have in any wardrobe.
The pattern was designed with DK weight yarn in mind and with a specific gauge. However, if you have finer yarn in stash, you can still use it for the scarf, with small adjustments in the very beginning.
The Como scarf is worked from tip to tip starting at the center back, and the tips are shaped with every new row. By working more or fewer rows, you can adjust easily adjust the length and the depth of the hood, customizing it according to your needs.
And if you are not happy with making your own adjustments, you can keep on with the pattern instructions, which come in 3 sizes.
It would be safe to say that this pattern is completely beginner-friendly, and with a video tutorial support everyone with basic knowledge of crochet will be able to follow the instructions. The best result is guaranteed!
For my two samples in sizes 1 and 2, I used freshly released Woolwise yarn by Scheepjes, which is 100% recycled super wash merino wool and comes in 100g balls with 200 meters.
To achieve the gauge needed, I opted for a slightly bigger hook that was recommended by the producer, with the aim of a more relaxed drape.
The crochet fabric becomes even softer after the blocking.
Esther Schippers helped me with testing and made the largest version of the Como Hooded Scarf, also with Woolwise yarn. Look at how snuggly it is.
Grab your own copy of the Como Hooded Scarf on Ravelry HERE and Etsy HERE.
Hope you enjoy!
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