Knitted balaclavas

14/12/2022

12/12/2022

Snug balaclava with many lovely details. The balaclava is knitted from the bottom up with a folded ribbed edge. Size Fits head sizes 54-60 (60-65) cm Needles Double pointed needles 3 mm (60 cm) and 3.5 mm (40 cm). Alternatively use circular needles with Magic Loop method. Gauge 16 sts and 38 rows with a thread from each yarn type worked together in pattern on 3 mm needles = 10 x 10 cm Work pattern as follows (odd number of sts): Row 1 (WS): Slip 1st st purlwise with yarn in the front, *K1, YO, slip next st purlwise * until there is 2 st left on needle, K2. Row 2: Slip 1st st purlwise with yarn in front row, K rest of row (the YO and adjacent stitch count as 1 st (knit them together)) Yarn Hedgehog Tweedy 50% Falkland Merino, 37.5% recycled wool and 12.5% thread waste from Hedgehog (230 m / 100 g) 100 (150) g Filcolana Tilia 70% kid mohair and 30% silke 25 (50) g Yarn alternatives 2 threads Arwetta added together with 1 thread Tilia from Filcolana or 1 thread Peruvian Highland Wool added together with 1 thread Tilia from Filcolana

08/12/2022

Soft, knit balaclava with a collar and drawstring at opening – perfect for wear under a jacket.