INTRODUCTION
Mist Haven is a simple balaclava knitting pattern that is worked from the neck up. Starting with 1x1 ribbing in the round at the base of the neck creating a cowl to keep your neck warm before working your way up the side of the face working garter flat. Simple short rows are used to create a comfortable fit for the hood at the top of the head. Finally, you pick up and knit a ribbed hem around the face for a snug fit perfect for keeping warm on windy days. This easy to knit hooded balaclava uses worsted weight (aran) yarn and includes lots of video tutorials as well as drawings to make this a breeze to knit.

DIFFICULTY
Knitting Pattern (PDF Digital Download)
• Advanced beginner / Intermediate
Lots of video tutorials and drawings included to help make this pattern easy to knit.

TECHNIQUES USED
• Knitting in the round
• Placing stitch on waste yarn/hold for later
• Picking up stitches (video tutorial included)
• German short rows (video tutorial included)
• 3 Needle Bind Off (video tutorial included)
• Binding off in the round (video tutorial linked)

SIZING
• Regular (Large)
Will fit the average Womens (Mens) head. Designed to be a snug fit with 0” of ease.
Full sizing on page 2 of the pattern. Can easily be made longer/taller.

MATERIALS
YARN - Worsted (Medium #4)
• 140 (160) yards {128 (146) meters}
Sample uses: I Love This Yarn (100% Acrylic, 355 yds {325 m}/199g) in the colorway Linen.

NEEDLES
• US 10 {6 mm} circular needles, 16″ {40 cm} long.
Or size needed to match gauge.
• Rib needles 1-2 sizes 0.5-1 mm smaller than gauge needles.

GAUGE
Garter - Worked Flat
• 14 sts / 25.5 rows = 4″ {10 cm}.

OTHER MATERIALS
• Yarn needle, stitch markers & 3rd needle of similar size to gauge needle for 3NBO.

Note: This pattern was tech edited and test knit, but if you find any errors or have any questions send me an email: bluemouseshop@gmail.com