If being mysterious, elegant, elusive, & warm this winter sounds cool, you have come to the right place for a form fitting hood that hugs your head & neck in the safe & sexy way you crave.

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Sizes
(XS/S, M/L, XL) to fit head circumference of:
(18-20, 20-22, 22-24+)”
(45-51, 51-56, 56-61+)cm

This style will fit a large range of head sizes, because of the ribbed nature of the fabric. If you are between sizes, choose a size up or down depending on whether you prefer a slightly more or less fitted piece. If you prefer a more fitted balaclava, there is plenty of room to size down. Even smallest size will easily fit the largest head.

Suggested Yarn
Any DK weight yarn held single OR Fingering weight held together with lace Mohair.

Unlikely Fox Sock (75% SW Merino/25%Nylon, 4 ply, 463yds/100g)
Unlikely Fox Mohair (72% Kid Mohair/25% Silk, 1 ply 459yds/50g)

The sample was knit with these yards held together in the Highlighter colorway.

Suggested Needles
2x2 Ribbing: US 4 (3.50mm) 16-20” circular needles
1x1 Ribbing: US 3 (3.25mm) 16-20” circular needles

Gauge
28 sts & 26 rows / 4”(10cm), worked in 2x2 ribbing in the round, wet blocked gently (do not stretch while wet,) unstretched.

Yarn Requirements
(200, 225, 250)yds/(183, 206, 229)m

Note that if you are holding fingering with mohair, you will need the specified quantity of both yarns.

Materials
stitch markers, darning needle

Techniques
knitting in the round, increasing, blocking