Breezy Point Hood Scarf in Blue Sky Fibers Worsted Cotton - 20167 - Downloadable PDF

Breezy Point Hood Scarf – Pattern Summary

About This Pattern

The Breezy Point Hood Scarf is an original knitting design by Sarah Smuland, published by Blue Sky Fibers as part of their Classic Series. This pattern is available as a downloadable PDF (Pattern No. 20167) and is specifically designed for use with Blue Sky Fibers Organic Cotton Worsted yarn. It combines the cozy functionality of a hood with the versatile warmth of a scarf, making it a practical and stylish accessory for outdoor wear — whether on a country walk or a city stroll.

What Is Being Made

This pattern produces a hood scarf, sometimes called a hooded scarf or "hood scarf," which integrates a fitted hood with a long, generous scarf body. The finished piece measures an impressive 80 inches in total length with a 10-inch width, giving the wearer plenty of fabric to wrap warmly around the neck and shoulders. The design is knitted in two separate pieces — the hood and the scarf body — which are then seamed together using a simple joining technique.

Difficulty Level and Ideal Knitter

This pattern is rated Beginner, making it an excellent choice for newer knitters who are ready to move beyond basic scarves and try a slightly more structured accessory. The stitch pattern is straightforward and repetitive, and the construction involves only minimal shaping. The two-piece construction with a simple seam is a gentle introduction to garment assembly without being overwhelming for those just developing their skills.

Techniques Used

• Double stranding: The yarn is held double throughout the entire project, which creates a thicker, denser fabric and speeds up the knitting process considerably.
• Casting on: A standard cast-on of 36 stitches begins the hood section.
• Ribbing: The body of the scarf is worked in a 1x2 rib (knit 1, purl 2 repeat), which gives the fabric excellent stretch and recovery, keeping the scarf snug and the hood shapely.
• Selvage stitches: Stitch markers are used to designate selvage stitches, helping to keep the edges neat and even — a useful technique for beginners to learn early.
• Mattress stitch seaming: The two knitted pieces are joined using mattress stitch, a nearly invisible seaming method worked on the right side of the fabric. This technique creates a clean, professional finish along the join.
• Working in the round or flat on circular needles: The pattern calls for circular needles, which accommodate the stitch count comfortably even when knitting flat.

Stitches Used

• Knit stitch (k) — the foundational stitch used throughout
• Purl stitch (p) — combined with knit stitches to form the rib pattern
• 1x2 Rib (k1, p2) — the primary stitch pattern used across the scarf body and hood, worked unstretched at a gauge of 12 stitches and 13 rows to 4 inches

Materials Required

This pattern is designed specifically for use with Blue Sky Fibers Organic Cotton Worsted, a 100% organic cotton yarn. Because the yarn is held double throughout, a generous quantity is required.

• Yarn: Blue Sky Fibers Organic Cotton Worsted — 100% Organic Cotton, 100g per hank / 150 yards per hank — 7 hanks required. The colorway shown in the pattern is No. 643 Ash.
• Needles: US Size 13 (9mm) circular needles, 20 inches or longer, or the size needed to obtain gauge.
• Additional tools: Stitch markers (for selvage placement), and a tapestry needle (for working the mattress stitch seam).

Why Organic Cotton Worsted?

Blue Sky Fibers Organic Cotton Worsted