Snowlike Balaclava is a fitted unisex hood/balaclava. This stylish accessory will keep your head warm. It will definitely add some cozy vibes to your autumn/winter outfit. Snowlike Balaclava was inspired by vintage balaclavas, and it perfectly pairs with any look. It is worked pretty fast using worsted or aran weight yarn. Perfect small project for last minute gift knitting.

Balaclava is worked bottom up seamlessly, in the round for ribbing and flat for body. Body is worked in Garter Stitch.
Once decreases for head shaping are finished, live stitches are grafted together using Kitchener stitch.
The last touch is i-cord edge for face opening are worked in the round.

Finished sizes
One size
To fit head circumference 53-58 cm / 21.0 -23.0’’

Finished measurements
Width: 37 cm / 14.5’’;
Height (with ribbing): 30 cm / 12.0’’;

Needles
4 mm (US 6) circular 50 cm (20)’’ and 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
1 balls of Novita 7 Brothers (75% wool, 25% polyamide; 100g /3.5oz - 200m /218 yds, color 53 pink).
Yardage: approx 180 m / 197 yds of similar worsted weight yarn.
Suggested yarn: worsted or aran weight yarn in order to obtain the required gauge.

Gauge
18 sts x 32 rows = 10cm / 4’’ in Garter Stitch after blocking.
Please take time to check your gauge before starting your project.