Slipslip Balaclava is a close fitted unisex balaclava.
This stylish accessory will keep your head warm during the cold season. It will definitely add some cozy vibes to your autumn/winter outfit. Slipslip Balaclava was inspired by vintage balaclavas and it perfectly pairs with any look. This balaclava is worked in a very easy, nice-looking slip stitch pattern with no purl stitches involved.
You can work it using two colors for some marled effect or use just one color for a more solid look.
This balaclava is worked pretty fast using worsted or aran weight yarn. It’s a perfect small project for last minute knitting gift.

Balaclava is worked top down back and forth in rows for the body and in the round for ribbing.
Body is worked in textured pattern. Start forming the balaclava with the top rectangle, next pick stitches along the right and left sides and continue working body to desired length. The main part is finished with ribbing worked in the round. The last touch is ribbing edge for face opening is worked in the round.

Finished sizes
One size
To fit head circumference 54-58 cm / 21.25 -23.0’’

Finished measurements
Circumference (with face ribbing): 40 cm / 15.75’’;
Height (with bottom ribbing): 30 cm / 12.0’’;

Needles
4 mm (US 6) circular 80-100 cm (32-40)’’ long for ribbing and body;
Or needle size needed to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: tapestry needle, stitch marker.

Original yarn
For two colors balaclava:
CC – approx 80 m / 88 yds of New Master (75% wool, 25% polyamide; 50g /1.8oz - 125m /137 yds, color beige).
MC – approx 130 m / 142 yds of Novita 7 Brothers (75% wool, 25% polyamide; 100g /3.5oz - 200m /218 yds, color 53 pink).
For one color balaclava:
Approx 200 m / 218 yds of Cascade Yarns 220 superwash (100% wool; 100g /3.5oz - 201m /220 yds)
Suggested yarn: Dk weight yarn held together with strand of lace mohair yarn OR worsted/aran weight yarn to obtain the required gauge.

Gauge
20 sts x 40 rows = 10cm / 4’’ in textured pattern after blocking.
Please take time to check your gauge before starting your project.

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