This cozy winter accessory is knitted with one color of chunky weigth wool like West Wool Cargo. Begin by casting on at the neck and knit 2x2 ribbing. Stitches are bound off for the face opening followed by decreases to gradually taper the fabric near the sides of the face. The ribbing is knitted flat and then the back center section continues on top of the head for a seamless hooded shape. A final ribbed edging with an I-cord bind off frames the face. Enjoy this quick-to-knit warm winter balaclava!

Finished Measurements
18″ / 46cm neck circumference. 15″ / 38cm tall from neck CO edge to top of head. Measurements taken after blocking.

Yarn
Chunky weight

Yardage
Approximately 175yds / 160m

Shown in
West Wool Cargo (100% Merino Wool; 109yds / 100m per 100g skein)
Colorway - Mouse

Needles
US 10 / 6mm circular in 40″ / 100cm length or size needed to obtain gauge

Magic Loop method is used for knitting in the round. You can use DPNs if you prefer.

Notions
1 stitch marker, tapestry needle

Gauge
14 sts & 20 rnds = 4″ / 10cm in 2x2 ribbing after blocking

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