Knitted Adorable Balaclava

Knitted adorable balaclavas are not just your regular winter accessory – they are a cozy hug for your head! Imagine snuggling up in a super cute balaclava that keeps you warm and looking stylish at the same time. With their soft knitted material and charming designs, these balaclavas are perfect for adding a touch of fun to your winter wardrobe. Whether you’re hitting the slopes or just taking a leisurely stroll in the snow, a knitted adorable balaclava is sure to keep you looking cute and feeling toasty.

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.

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. 

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.