What is a Snoodie?

What is a Snoodie?

A snood (/snuːd/) is a type of traditionally female headgear designed to hold the hair in a cloth or yarn bag. In the most common form, the headgear resembles a close-fitting hood worn over the back of the head.

Is a snood as face covering?

SNOODS are a great alternative to face masks and can be worn in multiple ways (hair ties, hair bands & bandanas). Acting as both a face covering and a scarf, these SNOODS will offer both comfort, versatility, and are washable and reusable.

How many stitches does a snood have?

Cast on 51 stitches. You can do more or less, depending on how loose you want your snood; just make sure it’s an odd number. If you want, place a stitch marker on the right needle, but leaving a ‘tail’ of wool when you cast on will just as easily help you keep track of your starting point. 2.

What era are snoods from?

Victorian era
During the Victorian era, hairnets worn for decoration were called snoods, and this term came to mean a netlike hat or part of a hat that caught the hair in the back. In the 1930s the name was given to a netlike bag worn at the back of a woman’s head to hold the hair.

How do you make a snood?

Create an anti-microbial snood suitable for all day wear.

1. Lay your fabric.
2. Mark the turning in point.
3. Sew the first 5cm hem.
4. Sew the long edge(s)
5. Turn your raw edges to meet eachother.
6. Sew the remaining raw edge.
7. Try it on for size.
8. Turn your snood inside out.

How long should a snood scarf be?

In terms of circumference, it can often be tricky to get the perfect length that neither strangles you nor sags down exposing your neck to the bitter chill. We have found the ideal length to be around the 60-65cm / 25″ mark.