The gauge you can expect to have before wash/wear is approx

which has a slit at each side

Measure yourself before deciding what size will be the best fit for you

5 mm [US4] (if the Magic Loop technique is not used)

Sophie Hood Mock neck The gauge you can expectThe Sophie Hood is worked in one piece from tip to tip. It is worked flat, back and forth, in garter stitch with built in i cord edges. The hood is shaped using increases and decreases, and its back is sewn together at the end, using mattress stitch along the back of the neck. Sizes: S (M) L Length from hood to tip: approx. 102 (128) 154 cm [40 (50) 60 inches] Depth of hood: approx. 24 (24) 24 cm [9 (9) 9 inches] Gauge: 17 sts x 30 rows = 10 x 10 [4 x