Gauge: 17st in 4inches (10cm) in stockinette stitch

May 18, 2024: THE PATTERN GOT AN UPDATE! now there is ADULT size added to it! the new, updated adult size will fit most adult heads comfortably!

The samples were made using Drops Air (one strand for regular balaclava, knit two strands held together and using smaller needle size for extra warm balaclava), Drops Alaska, Drops Big Merino and using 5mm / US8 knitting needles.

You will need: Aran yarn (up to 150 grams for 5-adult size, up to 130 grams for 2-5yr size, and less than 100 grams for the smaller sizes), knitting needles to obtain the gauge (please make sure you make a gauge swatch!), darning needle to weave in the yarn ends. One stitch marker.

The hat part is knit flat, the neck part is knit in the round. Please make sure you have either double pointed needles or a circular needle if you are using magic loop.

Regarding the sizing: the balaclava is stretchy, it will fit most of those who are in thir according age/size. 5+ size will stretch to fit most adult heads (up to 58cm / 22.5in circumference).