Everyday Balaclava

Everyday Balaclava is knitted from the top down in stockinette stitch. First, a square corresponding to the top of the head is knitted. Then, stitches are picked up along the sides of this square and short rows are knitted to shape the top of the balaclava. Then, decreases are knitted along the face opening. The balaclava is then knitted straight down to finally be joined under the chin to be knitted in the round before being divided into a front and back piece knitted in ribbing. Finally, a double ribbing edge is knitted in the face opening.

Size guide

Measure the child's head circumference to find the right size. The sizes correspond approximately to the age 2-4 months (4-6 months) 6-12 months (1-2 years) 2-5 years (5-9 years) ? but since head size varies greatly from child to child, it is recommended to measure the child's head circumference.

Fits head circumference: 39-41 (41-44) 44-48 (48-50) 50-54 (54-55) cm

Gauge: 22 stitches x 34 rows in stockinette stitch on 3.5 mm needles = 10 x 10 cm 

Knitting suggestions: 3.5 mm circular needles (40 and 80 cm), 3 mm circular needles (40 and 60 cm)

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