Sunday Balaclava

This knitting pattern is in Swedish.

Sunday Balaclava is knitted from the top down in double ribbing, which at the neck transitions into a round hood with ribbing and increases. First, a square is knitted to correspond to the top of the head. Then, stitches are picked up on the sides of this square, and the balaclava is knitted straight down. Then, the work is joined under the chin to be knitted in the round in ribbing with increases. Finally, a ribbed edge is knitted around the face opening.

Sizes: 6 months–1 year (1–2 years) 2–6 years

Fits head circumference: 43–46 (46–49) 49–54 cm      

Gauge: 26 stitches x 30 rows in double ribbing (2 knit, 2 purl) on 4 mm needles = 10 x 10 cm after washing

Knitting suggestions: 4 mm circular needles (40, 60 and/or 80 cm), 3.5 mm circular needles (40 cm)

Materials: 100 (100) 100–150 g Double Sunday from Sandnes Garn (50 g = 108 m)