Into the woods scarf & snood

Into the Woods Scarf & Snood by Melody Hoffmann

What Is Being Made

This downloadable knitting pattern from independent designer Melody Hoffmann offers instructions for creating two coordinating accessories: a snood (cowl) and a scarf. Both pieces feature the same finished circumference of 15.7 inches (40cm), making them versatile layering pieces. The snood measures 44.4 inches (113cm) in length, while the scarf extends to 65.3 inches (166cm) with decorative fringes reaching 6.6 inches (17cm) at their longest points. These accessories are designed to be knit in the round, creating seamless, tubular garments ideal for cooler weather.

Techniques Used

This intermediate-level pattern incorporates several advanced knitting techniques that add visual interest and texture to the finished pieces. The design employs provisional cast-on methods, worked using a crochet hook with waste yarn to create a flexible starting edge. The pattern utilizes knitting in the round construction, which requires working with circular needles to create seamless cylindrical fabric. A key decorative technique involves drawing loops through stitches from previous rounds, which creates dimensional texture and the "into the woods" aesthetic. The pattern also includes fringes on the scarf, adding movement and visual depth to the finished accessory. Blocking is recommended after completion to achieve the specified gauge and dimensions.

Stitches Used

The pattern primarily employs knit stitches (K) as the foundation of the fabric. The stitch pattern involves working with stitches from multiple rounds below the working row, creating a textured, layered appearance. The pattern uses round markers (PM) to denote the beginning of round (BOR) and maintain pattern consistency throughout the circular knitting. The construction method incorporates provisional cast-on stitches, which are later worked in the opposite direction to create reversible edges or integrated design elements.

Materials: Yarn, Needles & Notions

Yarn: The pattern calls for De Rerum Natura Cyrano, an aran-weight yarn made from 100% organic merino wool. For the snood, you will need 4 balls in the main color (MC) "Sel" and 1 ball in the contrasting color (CC) "Genêt." For the scarf, you will need 5 balls in MC "Sel" and 2 balls in CC "Genêt." Each ball contains 164 yards (150 meters) and weighs 100 grams.

Needles & Tools: The pattern requires 2 sets of US10 (6mm) circular needles for working in the round, along with 1 crochet hook of similar diameter (6mm) for the provisional cast-on. Additional notions include a tapestry needle for weaving in ends and waste yarn for the provisional cast-on technique.

Gauge

The pattern specifies a gauge of 16 stitches and 22 rounds over 4 inches (10cm) when knit in the round with aran-weight yarn, measured after blocking. Achieving this gauge is essential for obtaining the finished dimensions listed above.