Stitch glossary and abbreviations

• Chain (ch)
• Single Crochet (sc)
• Single Crochet in Back Loop Only (sc blo)
• Slip Stitch (sl st)

One Size

Neck Warmer

Ch 23 (or the number of chains needed to reach 22 cm / 8.5 in).

Turn and work sc in the 2nd ch from the hook and in each chain across.

Ch 1, turn, and work sc blo across.

Repeat this pattern: ch 1, turn, sc blo, until the piece measures 52 cm / 20.5 in in length.

Join both short ends together with sl st to form the neck warmer tube.

Turn the seam to the inside.

Beginning of the Hood

With the neck seam positioned at the back, insert your hook into one of the top edges.

Work 1 row of sc, making 1 sc in each row of the neck warmer.

Increases to Shape the Hood

At the end of the row:

Ch 1, turn. Work:

2 sc in the first stitch (increase)

sc across

2 sc in the last stitch (increase)

Ch 1, turn and repeat the increase row:

2 sc in the first st

sc across

2 sc in the last st

Repeat these increase rows until the hood measures 14 cm / 5.5 in in height.

Final Height of the Hood

After reaching 14 cm: Continue working rows of sc back and forth, without increases, until the hood measures 30 cm / 12 in in total height.

Closing the Top

Fold the hood in half.

Join both sides together with sl st.

Turn the seam to the inside for a clean finish.

Designer: Joana Gouveia, @FiosCruzados