Klaara Knitted Hood in Novita - 0070007 - Downloadable PDF

Klaara Knitted Hood by Lea Petäjä

What is Being Made

The Klaara Knitted Hood is a knitted accessory designed to provide warmth and style. This downloadable knitting pattern creates a hood measuring approximately 27 cm (10¾ in) in width and 34 cm (13½ in) in height, with an additional lace border of 6 cm (2¼ in). The hood features decorative lace patterning combined with textured stitching, and includes functional button closures for a secure fit.

Techniques Used

This intermediate-level knitting project employs several key techniques to create visual interest and structure. The pattern incorporates lace knitting, which involves strategic yarn overs and decreases to form decorative openwork sections. Texture patterning is combined with the lace elements to add depth and dimension to the finished hood. The pattern also demonstrates buttonhole construction, with the first buttonhole introduced on row 22 of the chart using a yarn over and slip-knit-pass technique. Additionally, stitch decreasing is utilized throughout the lace pattern, with 8 stitches decreased in each pattern repeat to shape the hood as it progresses from the initial 250 cast-on stitches to 138 stitches after completing rows 2–17.

Stitches Used

• Lace and texture pattern: Worked from a chart with specific row-by-row instructions, creating the primary decorative element of the hood
• Garter stitch: Knit all rows, providing a simple, textured base or border sections
• Yarn overs: Used to create openwork in the lace pattern and for buttonhole construction
• Slip-knit-pass (skp): A decrease technique used in both the lace pattern and buttonhole shaping

Materials and Gauge

The Klaara Knitted Hood is designed to be worked in Novita Merino 4 PLY yarn in the color Semolina Porridge, requiring 100 g of yarn. The pattern calls for 3 mm (UK 11 / US 2½) needles, or the size needed to achieve the correct gauge. The recommended gauge is 30 stitches in the textured pattern over 10 cm (4 in), which is essential for achieving the correct finished dimensions. The pattern also requires 3 buttons as finishing supplies to complete the hood's functional closures.