November Balaclava - PetiteKnit knitting pattern

The November Balaclava is knitted from top to bottom in half-rib stitch. First, a square is worked on top of the head. Then, stitches are picked up on both sides of the square and the balaclava is knitted downwards, where stitches are picked up again (under the chin) and worked in the round. Finally, stitches are picked up around the face opening for a ribbed hem.

The balaclava has a feminine fit, and although it covers the ears, it doesn't extend particularly far into the face. Please note that the measurements given are after washing. The balaclava must be washed before use and may shrink due to the half-rib pattern.

First, knit a gauge swatch to determine the correct needle size for you. Wash the swatch before measuring from it.

Sizes: S/M (L/XL)

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

Hat width: 18 (20) cm (measured lying flat along the side)

Gauge: 16 stitches x 36 rows in half-pattern on needle 4.5 mm = 10 x 10 cm before washing corresponds to 14 stitches x 36 rows in half-pattern on needle 4.5 mm = 10 x 10 cm after washing , as half-pattern grows with washing/wearing (note that 36 rows in the patent stitch are counted as 18 knit stitches)

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

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

Difficulty level : ★ ★ ★ (3 out of 5)