Generous Anita Hoodie

While in KC over Thanksgiving, we spent some time with my brother's ex-wife. I've taken to calling her my niece's mother, but truthfully, she's my friend and has been since we were in band together in high school. She's about as generous and caring of a soul as there ever was and I'm glad that she's chosen to remain in our lives. I had with me on the trip several of my knitting magazines including Vogue Knitting Fall 2011. While we looked through them, #29 Hooded Neck Piece caught her eye. So we made our way to a yarn store (I wish there was one around here) and I bought the yarn to make it for her. I started it sometime after Thanksgiving but also worked on several other projects. It has a beautiful cable pattern. I hope that she doesn't mind me trying it on to model for you! Actually, she might not even have seen it yet. I sent it home with my parents to give to her ASAP. So, A, if you are seeing this for the first time, I hope you like it!

She picked the dark, burnt orange color for fall. It is knit with a very bulky 100% wool from Plymouth Yarn. I used size 10 needles - circular and double points. FYI, I cable without a cable needle - it's faster that way!It is very warm and easy to put on. It feels smooth against my face. The top comes to a cute little point when it's on.
I tried wearing it down, which worked! So, it doubles as an attractive neck warmer.

The pattern called for 8 buttons. I raided the scrapbooking stash to find an interesting rainbow of buttons for the collar.

For more information, you can always it visit my Ravelry page at Generous Anita Hoodie