Start knitting…Ĭast on enough stitches for your desired snood width 26cm is enough to wrap pleasingly. In fact, almost any stitch pattern works well: think moss, blackberry, cable… A snood could be the ideal way to experiment and learn a new stitch as you don’t need to think about any complicated pattern instructions. You can also try 'knit one, purl one' for a ribbed effect, or 'knit two, purl two' for a more defined rib. You can successfully knit the whole thing in garter stitch, relying on the yarn for a stylishly interesting finish, or try knit and purl alternate rows, for stocking stitch. Even basic garter stitch looks completely different in a gossamer-light yarn or rope-like weight. Suit your stitch to your knitting skills. Just make sure it doesn’t feel too tickly or scratchy under your chin!
You’ll only need a couple of balls at most, depending on your chosen length.Ī lightweight yarn such as laceweight mohair and silk Rowan Kidsilk Haze ( £8.49 a ball, LoveCrafts) knitted up long enough to go once around your neck tucks neatly under a coat, and looks delicate, while a heavyweight yarn such as Rowan Big Wool ( £8.99 a ball, Wool Warehouse) or 100% acrylic King Cole Big Value Super Chunky ( £2.39 a ball, LoveCrafts) in a double length gives a more contemporary look, is seriously cosy, and you can pull up one loop to keep your head warm.Īnd, of course, you can go for yarns with added texture: eyelash yarn, bobbly yarn, yarn with pompoms and more. Chunky wool knitted on big needles gives a weighty look, and means you’ll finish faster, while fine, fuzzy yarn made with mohair or angora gives an airy, lacy finish. And once your snood is on, it stays put, no constantly flipping the ends back over your shoulder.įind out how to knit or sew for charity Choose your lookĪ snood or cowl is endlessly variable depending on the yarn weight, stitch and length you go for. They're very warm, they can double up as headgear (just pull a loop of the snood up over the back of your head), and versatile: wear one in a long loop like a giant necklace, or twist round and round your neck for maximum heat retention.
Snoods – or cowls if you prefer – have been in the fashion spotlight for a while they're e-v-e-r-y-w-h-e-r-e.
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