Knitting pattern for the SilkSpin Balaclava! The balaclava is worked in stockinette stitch from the forehead and down, using two strands of yarn. The ribbed edge around the face is worked last. The balaclava can be knitted with ribbing only at the neck, or with an extended neck section.
Head circumference: 48-50 (50-52) 52-54 (54-56) cm [18¾-19¾ (19¾-20½) 20½ -21¼ (21¼ -22)”]
Age: 1-2 (2-4) 4-6 (6-12) years – guideline
Materials: 100 grams of LilleMiriam Merinoull – all sizes (8 ply/3 light weight) 50 grams = 125 m [1.8 oz = 137 yds] worked together with 25 grams of LilleMiriam Silk Mohair – all sizes (2 ply/Lace) 25 grams = 240 m [0.88 oz = 262 yds]
Accessories: Stitch markers
Needles: 4.5 mm circular 40 cm [US7 16”], 5 mm circular 40 cm and 60 cm [US8 16” and 24”], and double pointed or circular 80 cm [32”] for MLT
Gauge: 17 sts stockinette stitch x 25 rows = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4”] using
Difficulty: 3 out of 5 medium(read more about difficulty levels here)
