Chunky balaclava with texture knit from the top down.

Size

One size adult

Needles

Circular needles size 8 mm and 5 mm (60 cm)

Double pointed needles (dpns) 5 mm if you do not want to knit with Magic Loop.

Gauge

10 sts and 18 rows = 10 x 10 cm in stockinette stitch on size 8 mm needles

Yarn suggestions

The balaclava is perfect for knitting with scraps and leftovers and can be knit in many yarn combinations.

Example 1: The balaclava in the picture is knit holding 2 strands of Peruvian Highland Wool from Filcolana (120 g total) together with 2 strands of Tilia from Filcolana (25 g in total)

Example 2: 5 strands of Tilia from Filcolana (75 in total) held together with 1 strand Arwetta from Filcolana (50 in total)

Example 3: 2 strands of Snefnug from Camarose (100 g in total)