November Balaclava Mini

The November Balaclava Mini is knitted from top to bottom in semi-patent. First, knit a square corresponding to the top of the head. Then pick up stitches on each side of this square. and the balaclava is knitted straight down to finally gather under the chin to be knitted in the round. Finally, a ribbed edge is knitted in the face opening.

Knit a swatch to find the needle size. that gives you the right knitting strength. Wash the knitting sample. before you measure the knitting strength.

Sizes: 0-1 (1-2) 2-7 years

Fits head circumference: 44-46 (46-49) 49-54 cm

Knitting strength: 16 stitches x 36 rows in half patent on needle 4.5 mm = 10 x 10 cm before washing corresponding to 14 stitches x 36 rows in half patent on needle 4.5 mm = 10 x 10 cm after washing as half patent grows in the wash/in use.

(note that 36 pi half patent counts as 18 garter stitches in height)

Guide needles: Circular needle 4.5 mm (40 cm and 80 cm)

Materials: 50-100 (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) 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)

Yarn suggestions: Llama wool 1/2 from CaMaRose together with Moonbeam from CaMaRose or Midnight Sun from CaMaRose