Quick & Easy, one piece (no seams!) SUPER BULKY / CHUNKY Crochet Pattern (written in ENGLISH, US terminology, 1 PDF file) for a trendy winter headwear - Turtleneck Balaclava Hooded Cowl that can be worn over a beanie hat or ski helmet covering your face up to your eyes. It’s a real lifesaver during winter storms!

SIZE: TEEN / ADULT (customizable).
Head circumference of the dummy is 21.7’’ (55 cm).

Crochet skill level required: ‘CONFIDENT BEGINNER’.

To implement this project, you need to know how to crochet only one basic stitch - a single crochet stitch (sc), and its variations:

• single crochet in back loop only (BLOsc);
• extended single crochet (Esc);
• increase;
• decrease. Detailed Stitch Guide (step-by-step instructions for crocheting all necessary stitches) included.

You will need up to 220 yds (200 m) of any Bulky (Chunky) or Super Bulky yarn (US weight category 5 or 6) with not less than 71 yds per 3.5 oz (65 m per 100 g).

Crochet hook US M (9 mm) and about 1.5 skeins of YarnArt EVEREST MAXI yarn (30% Wool, 70% Acrylic) used to crochet the item in the pictures:
1 skein = 146.5 yds / 7.04 oz (134 m / 200 g).

SUGGESTED YARNS:

• Bernat WOOL-UP BULKY (20% Wool, 80% Acrylic, hand wash, dry flat),
• Bernat SOFTEE CHUNKY (100% Acrylic, machine wash and dry).

GAUGE: 9 stitches x 8 rows = 4’’ (10 cm) in Extended sc.
NOTE: For an oversized slouchy hood with a super loose fit, the gauge 7-8 stitches per 4’’ (10 cm) is applicable.

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