Knitted Beautiful Balaclava

Oh, the knitted beautiful balaclava is a cozy must-have for chilly days! With its intricate knitting pattern and snug fit, it not only keeps you warm but also adds a touch of charm to your winter wardrobe. Whether you're hitting the slopes or sipping hot cocoa by the fire, this balaclava is sure to keep you looking stylish and feeling toasty. So go ahead, bundle up in this lovely accessory and embrace the chilly weather with a smile!

Skill Level – Intermediate

Size –

• Adult Woman
• Balaclava measures – H – 16.5″ / W – 10.5″

Gauge – 4 x 4 inches/10 x 10 cm = 12 sts / 16 rows in stocking stitch.

The Supplies You Need…

Yarn

• 3 x Drops Eskimo Print – 27 Rust Print.
• Any bulky/chunky/12 ply yarn.
• Yarn Weight Guide (+ Conversion Chart)

Needles

• 8mm (US 11) 16″ circular knitting needles.
• If you feel the 40cm/16″ cable is too short, then this can be knit using a 60cm/24″ cable.
• For the decreases, you will have to use the magic loop technique. (View Tutorial – Magic loop knitting | step by step)

Notions

• Tape measure
• Darning needle
• Scissors
• Stitch markers

Abbreviations / Knitting Abbreviations And Terms (US And UK) List

• Approx = Approximately
• Beg = Begin(ning)
• CO = Cast on
• Cont = Continue(ing)
• Dec = Decline
• K = Knit
• K2tog = Knit next 2 stitches together
• P = Purl
• PM = Place marker
• Rem = Remaining
• Rep = Repeat
• Rnd(s) = Round(s)
• St(s) = Stitch(es)

Pattern Instructions

• CO 60 sts – Join in the round – being careful not to twist the sts, you can pm here at the start of the round.
• Knit to the end of the round.
• K2, P2 rib every round for 1.5 inches.
• Place 2 markers – 1 at the beg of the round and the other after 30sts – on the other side.
• Cont to K every round until piece measures – 3 inches.
• Dec 1 st – before the first marker and after the second marker (K2tog). (58 sts)
• Rep the dec when the piece measures 6 inches. (56 sts)
• When piece measures 8 inches cont as follows – K4, *K2, P2* rib on the next 20sts, K4, K the rem sts in the round.
• When the piece measures 9.5 inches cast off the 20 sts in rib and cast on 20 sts over the cast-off sts on the next round.
• *From here – please measure from the 20 sts you just cast on*
• K4, *K2, P2* rib on the next 20 sts, K4, K the rem sts in the round.
• When the piece measures 1 inch continue to knit every st in the round.
• Place markers every 8 sts (56sts)
• When the piece measures 5.5 inches dec 1 st (K2tog) to the right of each marker.
• Knit to the end of the round
• Dec 1 st (K2tog) to the right of each marker.
• Knit to the end of the round.
• K1, K2tog – rep to end of the round.
• Knit to the end of the round.
• K2tog – rep to the end of the round.
• Cut a length of yarn and thread through the rem sts, pull tight, and secure.
• Weave in any loose ends.