PATTERN SIZES

2 SIZES: S/M, (L/XL)

S/M: a smaller circle, fits closer to neck

(L/XL): a larger circle, fits a couple inches longer on body. (shown on model)

PROJECT MEASUREMENTS

S/M:

Finished Height: 6.5"
Finished Circumference: 21.75"

(L/XL):

Finished Height: 7"
Finished Circumference: 24"

GAUGE

Garter Stitch,  6.5mm (US 10.5) or 7mm (US 10.75) Needles
14 stitches x 26 rows = 4" x 4" square

OUR OPHELIA SNOOD KNITTING KIT INCLUDES:

• 1 Ball of Project Weekend's LOLL. Each ball weighs 125 GR. (4.4oz) and 125m (137y). 
• 1 Pair of 6.5mm (US 10.5) 24" Circular Knitting Needles (Optional kit add-on)
• 1 Card With Links To The Online Pattern & our Knitting Video Tutorials Library
• 1 Stitch Marker
• 1 Knitters' Sewing Needle 
• 1 "PROJECT WEEKEND x ME." Woven Label

TECHNIQUE TUTORIAL VIDEOS & ILLUSTRATIONS

We've made learning easy! Easily reference our library of tutorial videos and step-by-step illustrations with just a click of your mouse. Look for tutorial links embedded throughout the pattern, and when in doubt, just click and learn!

IMPORTANT PATTERN UPDATE: NEEDLE SIZE

Due to supplier shortages, we will no longer include a 7mm sized knitting needle in this kit. After testing, we've found that using a 6.5mm (US 10.5) sized needle achieves the exact same gauge as the 7mm needle size. Consequently, we've updated the knitting pattern to reflect this change. Therefore, it's important to note that these two sizes of needles can be used interchangeably, so if you've previously purchased this kit and are currently knitting the project with a 7mm needle, please continue using it. As always, when beginning any knitting project, start by knitting a test gauge swatch to ensure you're knitting to the correct gauge for the same measurements listed in the pattern.

A QUICK NOTE ABOUT GAUGE 

Taking some time before starting a knit project to make a gauge swatch can make all the difference between project success and total complete frustration.

A gauge swatch will tell you if you are knitting too tight or too loose for the pattern you are creating. It helps make sure that what you are knitting will measure out and fit just right. If you are new to knitting, you can also think of the gauge swatch as a test run for learning your stitches before you start your main project.

Cast-on with the recommended gauge swatch stitch count and knit the number of rows indicated in the Gauge sections of the Product Details Notes listed above.  Once finished, your swatch should measure out to 4” x 4”. If your swatch comes out too small, it means you are knitting too tightly, so loosen up your stitch tension a bit. If your swatch comes out larger than 4”x 4”, you are knitting too loosely, so tighten up your stitch.

Once you have found your gauge, unravel your gauge swatch, you will need all of the yarn to knit your snood! 

Need more info on how to make a gauge swatch? Click here: How to Create a Gauge Swatch 

PROJECT NOTES & TUTORIALS

We're boldly breaking knitting conventions (yes, by twisting some stitches!), but in the quirkiest and most fabulous manner! By intentionally twisting the initial stitch before we join our work in-the-round, we craft up this stunning neck-warming piece with an effortlessly elegant twist, all without the need for any post-project sewing.

DISCOVER THE TECHNIQUES USED IN THIS PATTERN.  

OPHELIA SNOOD PATTERN

1. CASTING ON STITCHES AND SETTING UP THE ROUND.

With a yarn tail approximately (S/M: 78", (L/XL: 85") in length, make a SLIP KNOT.  This slip knot is considered your first stitch. 

Using the LONG-TAIL CAST-ON METHOD, cast on S/M: 75, (L/XL: 83) stitches.  You will now have a total of S/M: 76, (L/XL: 84) stitches on your needle. 

CREATING THE TWIST.

Typically, before we join our work in-the-round we would make sure there is no twist in the cast-on stitches and that all of the bottoms of the stitches are faced to the inside of the needles. 

To create the twist in the Ophelia Snood,  we will break this "no-twist" rule, and purposely wind the stitches around the needle one time before we join our work in the round.

2. KNITTING THE SNOOD MAIN SECTION

Once you have twisted the stitches , PLACE A STITCH MARKER on your right needle,  and JOIN THE WORK IN-THE-ROUND.  

Round 1: 
Knit all stitches.  At the end of the round, transfer stitch marker from left to right needle. 

Round 2:
Purl all stitches. At the end of the round, transfer stitch marker from left to right needle.

Rounds 3 to S/M: 42, (L/XL: 46):
Repeat Rows 1 & 2 another S/M: 20, (L/XL: 22) more times for a total of S/M: 42, (L/XL: 46) rows of knitting and your work measures S/M: 6.5", (L/XL: 7") from the cast-on edge. 

TIP 1: Don't get discouraged if you lose your place in your work and can't remember if you need to purl or knit. Use this simple trick to identify the right stitch to make. 

TIP 2: To keep track of the number of rows, count the 'mountains' in your work. Each 'mountain' represents two knitting rows, one Knit and one Purl. When you have S/M: 21, (L/XL: 23) mountains, you can stop knitting.

Image shows the completed knitted work before binding off the stitches.

3. FINISHING

Remove the stitch marker and BIND-OFF all stitches. Once complete, cut a yarn tail approximately 10" in length, and thread the yarn through the knitters sewing needle. 

You will notice a step between the last bound off stitch, and the beginning of the round.  Follow the weaving instructions to pull that step down to meet the stitch below it. 

Once you have eliminated the step, weave in all yarn tail ends.  To learn how to weave in yarn tail ends in garter stitch, click here: HOW TO WEAVE IN YARN TAIL ENDS FOR GARTER STITCH.