This is very versatile and modern accessory this winter - balaclava hood.

The pattern works bottom up starting with a 1X1 rib knitting in a round. After casting off stitches for face opening work back and forth in stockinette to the top. Graft together both sides of hood.

One size
To fit head: 20 -23” (52 cm - 58.5 cm)

Dimensions:
Length from crown to bottom edge: 17.5” (45 cm)
Neck circumference: 7” (18 cm) flat
Front opening: 11” (28 cm) flat

Gauge:
23 sts x 28 rows in stockinette stitch on 5mm needles = 4”X 4” (10 x 10 cm) after blocking

Needles:
US #6 (4.0mm) circular needles

Materials:
Miss Babs Yowza mini or any DK yarn
Color A (brown): 140 yards 128 m
Color B (blue): 140 yards 128 m