Barbara Balaclava Knitting Pattern - PetiteKnit
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Barbara Balaclava
The Barbara Balaclava is worked from the top down in stockinette stitch.
First, a square is worked for the top of the head. Stitches are then picked up and knitted along both sides of the square, and short rows are worked to shape the crown. The balaclava is then worked straight down before being joined in the round below the chin.
The neck is worked in the round in stockinette stitch and finished with a rib edge. Finally, a rib edge is worked along the face opening.
Sizes
S (M) L
Designed to fit head circumference:
54–56 (56–57) 57–59 cm
Finished Measurements
| Size | S | M | L |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width laid flat (cm) | 20 | 21 | 22 |
Yarn Requirements
Suggestion 1 – Fingering + Mohair (held together)
Merino by Knitting for Olive (50 g = 250 m)
or
Sunday by Sandnes Garn (50 g = 235 m)
| Size | S | M | L |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meterage required (m)* | 250 | 250–500 | 500 |
*If using Sunday (235 m per 50 g), meterage will be approx. 235 (235–470) 470 m.
Held together with:
Soft Silk Mohair 2ply (25 g = 225 m)
or similar (approx. 212–225 m per 25 g)
| Size | S | M | L |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meterage required (m) | 225–450 | 450 | 450 |
Needles
Circular needles:
3 mm (40 and 80 cm)
2.5 mm (40 cm)
2 mm (40 cm)
Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.
Gauge
24 stitches × 38 rows = 10 × 10 cm in stockinette stitch on 3 mm needles
Construction
• Worked top down
• Square crown construction
• Short rows shape the head
• Joined in the round below chin
• Neck worked in the round
• Rib edge at neck and face opening
Skill Level
★ ★ ★
Intermediate – suitable for knitters comfortable with short rows and working in the round.