Into The Hoods: An MKAL Adventure

There’s a new mystery knit-a-long coming to Needles Near You! 
Pack your needles, grab your yarn, and let’s head Into the Hoods.

This MKAL isn’t just for fairy godmothers or talking wolves—it’s about YOU, your stitches, and an adventure waiting just past the cast-on.

Six Pattern Options
The pattern has three hood shapes to explore, each with a one or two color option—that means six options in one mystery knit-a-long!
In the mood for a balaclava for winter? I’ve got you!
What about a “dickey style” hood that hugs your shoulders?
Maybe you love a good wrap and have been craving a hooded scarf!

We’ll navigate this trail together, and I promise you won’t get lost in your stitches.
Between in-depth instructional videos, Ravelry and Facebook group support, and our “no knitter left behind” policy, you’ll be hoodwinked in only good ways, I promise!

HOW IT WORKS: Sign up by purchasing the pattern (it is 25% off, until the first clue launches on Oct 22nd, no coupon code needed!)! Then go watch the trailer to learn all about choosing yarn for your hood(s)!

When you sign up, you’ll receive a PDF with a materials list, yarn ideas, and gauge requirements so you're ready to cast on with me on Oct. 22nd. Each scheduled clue release will bring a fresh update to your inbox with the next trail to follow. Plus, there are videos to guide you through each clue and active threads in my Ravelry and Facebook groups! If you have never done a mystery knit-a-long before read all about them here.

SCHEDULE OF CLUES
Clue #1- Oct 22nd
Clue #2- Oct 29th
Clue #3- Nov 5th (Note: you have two weeks for this clue)
Clue #4- Nov 19th

MATERIALS NEEDED
Ndl A- Two US Size 8 [5 mm] double pointed needles, or one size larger than needed to obtain gauge (ALL)
Ndl B- US Size 7 [4.5 mm] 36 inch [91 cm] or longer circular needle, or size needed to obtain gauge (ALL)
Ndl C- US Size 6 [4 mm] 16 or 20 inch [41 or 51 cm] circular needle, or one size smaller than needed to obtain gauge (Balaclava and Dickey)
Ndl D- US Size 7 [4.5 mm] 16 or 20 inch [41 or 51 cm] circular needle, or size needed to obtain gauge (Dickey ONLY)
Length of stitch saver at least 30 inches [76 cm] long (or spare circular needle cord)
Stitch markers
Optional- Digital Scale, 5 mm crochet hook

GAUGE
18 stitches and 26 rows = 4 inches [10 cm] in Stockinette stitch, lightly blocked on ndl B (see notes)

One-Color Hooded Balaclava
Approx. 460 yards [421 meters] of DK, Worsted, or Aran weight yarn
One-Color Hooded Dickey
Approx. 460 yards [421 meters] of DK, Worsted, or Aran weight yarn
One-Color Hooded Scarf
Approx. 500 yards [457 meters] of DK weight yarn
Two-Color Hooded Balaclava
MC- Approx. 300 yards [274 meters] of DK, Worsted, or Aran weight yarn
CC- Approx. 260 yards [238 meters] of same weight yarn as your MC
Two-Color Hooded Dickey
MC- Approx. 340 yards [311 meters] of DK, Worsted, or Aran weight yarn
CC- Approx. 300 yards [274 meters] of same weight yarn as your MC
Two-Color Hooded Scarf
MC- Approx. 350 yards [320 meters] of DK weight yarn
CC- Approx. 330 yards [302 meters] of DK weight yarn

Please use the tag #intothehoods on Instagram, Facebook & Threads & and tag me #nelkindesigns & @lauranelkin!