Long Snood - Free Knitting Pattern for Women in Debbie Bliss Paloma

Long Snood - Free Knitting Pattern for Women in Debbie Bliss Paloma

What is Being Made

This is a Long Snood, a generous cowl-style accessory designed by Debbie Bliss. The finished piece measures approximately 26 x 200cm (10¼ x 78¾ inches), making it an extra-long neck wrap suitable for wrapping multiple times around the neck or draping loosely for layered styling. This versatile women's accessory combines comfort with contemporary design.

Yarn and Materials

The pattern calls for ten 50g balls of Debbie Bliss Paloma in Ecru 01, a super-chunky weight yarn that creates a luxuriously thick and cozy fabric. You will also need a pair of 10mm (US 15) needles for the main knitting and a cable needle for working the decorative cable stitches that define this design.

Techniques Used

This snood is worked flat on straight needles rather than in the round, meaning you will knit back and forth in rows and then seam the pieces together at the end to create the finished cowl shape. This construction method allows for easier cable work and precise stitch control.

Stitches and Stitch Techniques

The pattern features several key stitches and cable techniques:

• Stocking stitch (st st) – the foundational smooth knit fabric that forms the base of the design
• Cable stitches – including C4B (cable 4 back), C4F (cable 4 front), T4L (twist 4 left), and T4R (twist 4 right) – these decorative twisted stitches create visual texture and dimension
• Knit and purl stitches – fundamental techniques used throughout
• Increases and decreases – including m1 (make one stitch) for shaping

The cable work requires slipping stitches onto a cable needle and holding them either to the front or back of the work before knitting, a technique that creates the characteristic twisted rope-like patterns.

Difficulty Level

This pattern is rated as intermediate difficulty. While the super-chunky yarn works up quickly and the basic stocking stitch is straightforward, the cable techniques require familiarity with cable needle work and the ability to read and follow cable pattern instructions accurately. This makes it suitable for knitters with some experience beyond absolute beginners.

Pattern Format

This is a free, downloadable PDF pattern from Debbie Bliss, making it accessible for immediate download and printing for your convenience.