Barbara Balaclava Knitting Pattern - PetiteKnit
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Barbara Balaclava Knitting Pattern – PetiteKnit
A balaclava with a square crown and a neat face opening. Short rows shape the crown, and the lower section is joined to work in the round.
English printed knitting pattern. You receive the pattern booklet by post. Yarn, needles, accessories and the finished item are not included.
Pattern details
Difficulty: 3/5 on PetiteKnit's scale. Sizes: S, M, L.
Size and fit
Designed for choose by head circumference. Compare your measurements with the finished measurements below. All measurements are in centimetres.
| Size | Head circumference (cm) | Finished width (cm) |
|---|---|---|
| S | 54–56 | 20 |
| M | 56–57 | 21 |
| L | 57–59 | 22 |
Gauge, needles and accessories
Gauge: 24 stitches × 38 rows in stocking stitch on 3 mm needles = 10 × 10 cm. Wash and block a swatch before starting, and adjust needle size to achieve the pattern gauge.
Needles: 3 mm circular needles (40 and 80 cm); 2.5 mm and 2 mm circular needles (40 cm).
Recommended yarn stocked at Wild & Woolly
Sandnes Garn Sunday held together with Sandnes Garn Tynn Silk Mohair – one strand of each yarn.
| Size | Sandnes Garn Sunday (metres) | Sandnes Garn Tynn Silk Mohair (metres) |
|---|---|---|
| S | 235 m | 212–424 m |
| M | 235–470 m | 424 m |
| L | 470 m | 424 m |
Quantities are converted from the designer's stated amounts using Sandnes Garn Sunday: 235 m per 50 g; Sandnes Garn Tynn Silk Mohair: 212 m per 25 g and rounded up to whole metres. Buy enough complete balls for your size and allow extra for swatching or changes in length.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is Barbara Balaclava shaped around the head?
It begins with a square crown. Stitches are picked up along its sides, and short rows shape the fabric around the head before the work is joined below the chin.
Is Barbara Balaclava a children’s pattern?
This version is sized for an adult head circumference of approximately 54–59 cm. Compare that measurement with the wearer’s head before choosing it.