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Add a Hood to any Knitting Pattern

  • August 4, 2025
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Whether you're knitting a cozy sweater for a child or upgrading a grown-up cardigan, adding a hood gives your project extra warmth, personality, and polish - on your own terms.

Why Add a Hood?

  • Add functional warmth without altering the sweater’s core design
  • Incorporate a unique design element that stands out
  • Customize your sweaters with ease

What’s Inside the Guide?

“Add a Hood to Any Knitting Pattern” is a 36-page workbook packed with:

  • 8 different hood styles
  • Step-by-step planning worksheets
  • Formulas and fill-in-the-blank calculations
  • Printable PDF format - yours to keep
Book cover showing hood shaping and construction for knitting

Go Beyond the Workbook

Don’t stop with the ebook. The Hoods Classroom is packed with examples, tips, and inspiration. Whether you’re planning your first hood or refining your technique, this resource can help you get it just right.

Members can also access the Hood Builder Tool - a quick and easy way to generate a simple hood pattern. Enter the dimensions of your finished neck opening and your desired hood depth, and the tool will calculate a hood pattern based on your stitch and row gauge.

Buy the Book

Visit the Hoods Classroom


Frequently Asked Questions

Can I add a hood to any sweater pattern?

Yes! The techniques in this guide can be applied to nearly any neckline. Just take your measurements, choose your hood style, and follow the steps.

Do I need to modify the body of my sweater to add a hood?

No major modifications are required. The guide walks you through picking up stitches or attaching a pre-knit hood to your neckline.

Will this work on a cardigan or only pullovers?

It works beautifully on both! In fact, some hood styles work better on cardigans. The guide shows examples for each.

I’ve never designed anything before - can I really do this?

Yes. The workbook was created with machine knitters in mind, offering fill-in-the-blanks worksheets and diagrams to help you succeed even if you're brand new to garment modifications.

Is the guide part of my Knit It Now membership?

The ebook is a separate purchase, but the classroom is included for all members and offers supporting materials that complement the guide.

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