this pattern will help you make a DOUBLE / LINED balaclava - an extra warm one!

Gauge: 21st in 4inches (10cm) in stockinette stitch

The samples were made using Malabrigo Rios, Drops Sky, Drops Lima and Drops Cotton Merino and using 4mm / US6 knitting needles.

You will need: DK yarn (up to 220 grams for the largest size), knitting needles in the right size to obtain the gauge – 4mm / US6 work for most - (the hat part is knit flat, the neck part is knit in the round), one stitch marker, a darning needle to weave in yarn ends.

Please make a gauge swatch to make sure you match the gauge! The needle size will vary from yarn to yarn and from knitter to knitter! Please check your yarn label to see the needle size the yarn manufacturer recommends to obtain the gauge, make a gauge swatch and adjust the needle size if needed.

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 their according age/size. 5+ size will stretch to fit most adult heads (up to 60cm / 23.5in circumference).