Classic balaclava is designed to be a part of your everyday winter wardrobe. Simple design made with woolen materials will keep both your head and neck warm and cozy during colds, and just as importantly, beautiful.

Balaclava is worked from the top down in stockinette stitch. First, a rectangle is knitted for the top portion of the hat, then stitches are picked up for the main portion, worked flat to reach the chin and join in the round to knit the neck ribbing. At the end, stitches around face hole are picked and the face ribbing is knitted.

Sizes: One size

Head circumference: 56-58 cm [22-23 inches]

Gauge: 22 sts x 30 rows = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4 inches] in stockinette stitch after wash and blocking

Needles: Circular needles: 4 mm [US6] / 40 cm [16 inches], 3 mm [US2.5] / 40, 60 cm [16, 24 inches]

Materials: Suggestion: 100 g Gazzal Baby Alpaca Pure Colors (320 m [350 yds]/100 g) held together with 25 g Drops Kid-Silk Mohair (210 m [230 yds]/25 g)

The grey Classic Balaclava is knitted in one strand Gazzal Baby Alpaca Pure Colors (6451) and one strand Drops Kid-Silk (moonlight).