November Balaclava - Paper

November Balaclava is knitted from the top down in half rib. First, a square is knitted, corresponding to the top of the head. Then, stitches are picked up on each side of this square, and the balaclava is knitted straight down, finally gathered under the chin and then knitted in the round. Finally, a rib edge is knitted in the face opening.

The balaclava has a feminine fit, as it does not go far into the face, but still covers the ears. Please note that the measurements are after washing and that you should wash the balaclava before use, as the semi-patent grows in the wash.

Knit a swatch to find the needle size that gives you the right gauge. Wash the swatch before measuring the gauge.

Sizes: S/M (L/XL)

Fits head circumference: 54-58 (58-61) cm

Width of the hat: 18 (20) cm (measured when the hat lies flat on its side)

Knitting tension: 16 stitches x 36 rows in half English rib on 4.5 mm needles = 10 x 10 cm before washing corresponding to 14 stitches x 36 rows in half English rib on 4.5 mm needles = 10 x 10 cm after washing as half English rib grows in washing/in use.

(note that 36 rows of half English rib count as 18 knit stitches in height)

Recommended needles: Circular needle 4.5 mm (40 cm and 60 cm)

Materials: 100 (100) g Peruvian Highland Wool from Filcolana (50 g = 100 m) or Peer Gynt from Sandnes Garn (50 g = 91 m) knit together with 25 (25) g Silk Mohair from Isager Yarn (25 g = 212 m) or Thin Silk Mohair from Sandnes Garn (25 g = 212 m) or Tilia from Filcolana (25 g = 212 m) or Brushed Lace from Mohair By Canard (25 g = 212 m)

Difficulty: ★ ★ ★ (3 out of 5)