The hood portion is knit back and forth in the 9x5 stitch and seamed by folding in half width wise and sewing the cast on edge Left to the cast on edge Right, to form your hood. 

Stitches are picked up from the bind off edge and knit in 3x3 stitch in the round for the cowl portion.

Inspired by the Hermit in the tarot, this cowl is hooded and knit in a grey, reminiscent of the robes that monks wear symbolizing their vows of poverty and devotion.

The hermit in the tarot is ruled by virgo, and the card represents a person on solitary spiritual path, moving one step at a time, and shining a light as an example for others.

The stitch numbers are meant to create a meditative experience on the number 3 and 9, both significant in the tarot and to many spiritual traditions.

The Hermit Hood knitting pattern is perfect for advanced beginners looking to expand their skills. This oversized cowl features a positive ease fit and is worked flat and in the round, with a unique sideways construction. The seamless design is one-piece and modular, making it a fun and engaging project for knitters. The textured basketweave pattern adds depth and interest to the finished piece.

Unique Features-

• Oversized fit

• Positive ease

• Sideways construction

• Seamless design

• Modular/one-piece construction

• Textured basketweave pattern

Materials Needed-

-Yarn: Berroco Renew (DK weight)

Needles: US size 7 (4.5mm)

Yardage: 383-450 yards

Gauge: 32 stitches by 30 rows = 5 inches in basketweave

• Gauge:

• 32 Stitches by 30 Row = 5 Inches in Basketweave

• 32 Stitches by 30 Row = 9 Inches in Basketweave