Fashion Balakhlava by Katyusha Petrova

Fashion Balakhlava

Knitting
DK (11 wpi) ?
US 7 - 4.5 mm
US 8 - 5.0 mm
240 yards (219 m)
Head circumference: 19.75-21.25’’ (50-54 cm); 21.25-22.75’’ (54-58 cm); 22.75-24.5’’ (58-62 cm)
English Russian

This stylish balaclava is a perfect accessory for cold days.
It won’t take you long to make it.
The pattern includes step by step instructions as well as 3 schematics for every part of work. They will make the knitting process even easier!

The pattern was test knitted.

SEASON
Fall – Winter – Spring

SIZES (HEAD CIRCUMFERENCE)
19.75-21.25’’ (50-54 cm) 21.25-22.75’’ (54-58 cm) 22.75-24.5’’ (58-62 cm)

NEEDLES
US 7 (4.5 mm) circular needles US 8 (5.0 mm) circular needles

YARN
Choose one of these options:

  1. Cascade Yarns LUMINOSA (1 skein)
  2. Cascade Yarns HIGHLAND DUO (1 1⁄8 skeins)
  3. Cascade Yarns ECO HIGHLAND DUO (1 1⁄8 skeins)
  4. Cascade yarns COLOR DUO (11⁄8 skeins)
  5. Urth yarns Monokrom DK

CONSTRUCTION
This design is seamless and worked in one piece bottom up in the round. You begin with the ribbing 2 x 2, then make an opening for a face, then work in ribbing 1 x 1, and make decreases for the crown.

NOTIONS
Stitch markers, tapestry needle.

KNITTING SKILLS
Basic knitting skills, working in the round, backwards loop cast-on, wrap and turn short row technique.

If you have any questions about the pattern, I will be happy to help.

Happy knitting!