Friday, September 26, 2008

Draped Scarf/Hood


I am not sure why this style is called “snood,” but it is…
My version is derived from a Michael Kors style that was made from ribbed sweater knit.
The purpose of a snood, in my understanding, is to be used both as a collar/scarf and as a hood/hat. I have a HUGE head (although you may notice it by just looking at me) and hats VERY rarely fit me, therefore, the idea of alternative head-covering methods appeals to me. I remember my grandmother knitted a snood for me in the mid-80s but then back where I grew up it was referred to with the less sophisticated “sock-hat!”


Initially, I thought of knitting the snood, but then I fond these cool and soft knits at Textile-o-philes (a local independent fabric store with delicious variety of fabrics) and decided to use them instead, for now at least.
The pattern is a basic rectangle that is sewn into a tube and then folded in half, the same way you would construct a turtleneck. My version is less structured than the original M. Kors snood, however, it drapes beautifully. I may attempt knitting an exact version of the original, or better yet, bribe my MIL to knit one for me!

7 comments:

Anonymous said...

How creative! Who would have thought to SEW a snood?! Lovely!

DanainDFW said...

I visited T-O-P while in the Springs for vacation. Wonderful store, isn't it?

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Christina said...

That is an awesome idea. This would retail for $100 or more! And I'm glad you are keeping Textile-o-phile in business until I visit again :)

Maja said...

Great idea! I love it!

Tany said...

That's a fantastic idea! And it turned out so stylish! Well done!

Anonymous said...

Your scarf is great! I need to try this too.

Best wishes,
Nina