Balaclava Cowl by Fast Life Design

Balaclava Cowl

Crochet
November 2023
Bulky (7 wpi) ?
16 stitches and 12 rows = 4 inches
in hdc BLO (half double crochets in Back Loop Only)
6.0 mm (J)
228 - 250 yards (208 - 229 m)
TEEN / ADULT (customizable)
US
English
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Sportswear-inspired, customizable, one-piece Written Crochet Pattern (in ENGLISH, US terminology, 1 PDF file) for a trendy winter headdress - Open Face Balaclava Cowl.

The unique ergonomic design and elastic ribbed texture allow the item to fit any Teen or Adult head of between 21 and 23’’ (53 – 58 cm) in circumference. Besides, Pattern is customizable to meet your personal preferences regarding the garment ease so that it feels comfortable to wear.
Head circumference of the dummy in the pictures is 21.7’’ (55 cm).

Crochet skill level required: ‘EASY’.
You should know how to crochet:

сhain stitch (ch);
half double crochet (hdc);
double crochet (dc);
increase (2 hdc in 1 st, 2 dc in 1 st, 3 dc in 1 st);
decrease (dc2tog or dc3tog).
Detailed Stitch Guide (step-by-step instructions for crocheting all necessary stitches) included.

You will need up to 250 yds (228 m) of any Medium (Aran) or Bulky (Chunky) yarn (US weight category 4 or 5) with NOT LESS than 125 yds per 3.5 oz (114 m per 100 g).

Almost two skeins of Fulcrum Wool STAY WISE yarn (70% Australian Wool, 30% Acrylic) used to crochet the item in the photos: 1 skein = 125 yds / 3.52 oz (114 m / 100 g).

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