A Modern Balaclava for KIDS by Aino Morimoto

A Modern Balaclava for KIDS

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Knitting
November 2016
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
20 stitches and 29 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette
US 6 - 4.0 mm
140 - 280 yards (128 - 256 m)
Baby, Toddler, Child, Teenager
Discontinued. This digital pattern is no longer available online.

This is a knitting pattern for The BEAF (a BEAnie and scarF combined) and super easy instructions for lining (optional) to make your BEAF extra comfy.

PATTERN INCLUDES SIZES:

  1. 6-9 MONTHS
  2. 12-18 MONTHS
  3. 2-3 YEARS
  4. 4-6 YEARS
  5. 6-11 YEARS

The pattern/instructions comes with photos!

The BEAF is warm and functional like a balaclava but looks cool. The beanie stays on like a hood for car rides, shopping etc. No more lost beanies! This is a balaclava reborn cool!

The pattern is in English.

Skill level: easy/intermediate

Knitted: in round and flat

You need:

3 colours of worsted weight / 10 ply (9 wpi) yarn. (Suggested: Svarta Fårets “Freja”, 100% Acrylic, 50g=130m.)

Note:This pattern is for a 3-colour combination. You can use fewer or more colours, just decide your colours and decide which parts to knit with each colour before starting the knit!

  • 16” circular and Double pointed needles size US 6 (4.0 mm) or to obtain gauge 4” x 4” = 20 sts x 29 rows (in stocking stitch).

Knit fabric, about 35cm. (Suggested fabric: Jersey knit with 94 - 95% Viscose and 6 - 5% Elastane. About 240 g/m2.)

A tapestry needle
A sewing needle
Thread
Pins
Sewing machine or overlock is optional because the lining can easily be hand stitched as well.

Stitches used:
K- knit
P - purl
K2tog - knit two stitches together
Ssk - Slip, slip, knit
And two colour stranded knitting

The pattern comes with photo instructions!

This is an easy project and a lovely surprise for your loved one!

** Note: You can sell finished items made from this pattern but please do not resell the patterns as I have put a lot of effort into designing and testing them. Thank you! **

This item is knitting pattern in PDF format and not the finished product. There is no shipping charge. You can download the PDF file as soon as you complete the order. The PDF file will be sent to you promptly after the purchase.

If you have any questions please contact me at teatimeknitters !at gmail.com

Stay warm,
Aino