Square Hood =========== .. figure:: square_hood.jpg :align: center .. only:: html .. contents:: This hood is vaguely inspired by the Skjoldehamn Hood, in that the finished object has a vaguely similar shape, but uses a completely different construction method and pattern, suitable for very narrow fabric ( Materials --------- Fabric ^^^^^^ * 70 - 80 cm of light to mid weight fabric such as wool or linen. Notions ^^^^^^^ * Matching sewing thread. Pattern ------- Measure around your head, at the height of the forehead, and around the face from the top of the head to the chin; take the biggest measurement and divide it by two: this is the *minimum* width of the panels, if you want a deeper hood add maybe a cm or two. This will probably be somewhere between 30 and 35 cm. Add 2-4 cm for a hemming allowance, this will be the basic width. Cut one rectangle as wide as the basic width and four times as long, and two squares with a side of the basic width. Instructions ------------ Hem all edges: fold down the raw edges twice towards the wrong side, mitering the corners, and either hemstitch down or topstitch with a running stitch. .. tip:: If your fabric has plain selvedges, like those created by historical looms, you can avoid finishing that side and use it as-is. .. tip:: When using heavier fabric that does not fray, like fulled wool, you can fold it just once towards the wrong side instead of twice, for less bulk. See Also -------- * `An article on the actual Skjoldehamn Hood `_