This pattern was originally published as Northwest Wools’ contribution to the 2026 Rose City Yarn Crawl, March 5-8, 2026 in Portland, Oregon. This pattern is also available for download as part of the 2026 Pattern Collection: Mythical Creatures.

The Turned to Stone Hood is a cozy cover-up for your head and neck. It features snake-like cables reminiscent of Medusa, the famous Gorgon of myth whose serpent-covered head turned mortals to stone. The hood’s unique construction makes it a fun knit, and the softness of Fiona Kay Knit’s Outlaw DK yarn will make you never want to take it off.

Yarn
Fiona Kay Knits Outlaw DK (100% superwash wool; 231 yds per 100 g skein); 2 skeins (462 yds) needed for project. Medusa colorway

Needles/Hooks
US Size 7/4.5 mm 24-inch circular needle, additional US Size 7 needle of any type for 3-needle bind-off, US size 5/3.75 mm needle of any length

Gauge
17 sts x 26 rows in stockinette

Notions
4 stitch markers, cable needle

Finished Measurements
20” from top to bottom, measured at center of side, 30” circumference at bottom

Skill Level
Intermediate