Fluffy Winter Balaclava is a children’s balaclava in stitch pattern worked with three strands together throughout. The three strands make it a warm and lofty winter garment (and a quick knit!), with all the softness and fluffiness of mohair. Work begins in the round at the collar, and short row shaping at the ribbed neckband ensures the perfect fit. The head is worked back and forth, and grafted together with Kitchener stitch. Stitches are then picked up around the face to create a ribbed faceband. Sizes: 6 - 12 months (1 - 3, 4 - 6, 7 - 9 years)Measurements: To fit head circumference: approx. 43-49 (49-52, 52-54, 54-56) cm [17-191⁄4 (191⁄4-201⁄5, 201⁄5- 211⁄5, 211⁄5-22)]"Yarn: 1 strand of Knitting for Olive Heavy Merino (125 m [137 yd] per 50 gr [1.8 oz]), worsted-weight yarn, 1 (2, 2, 2) balls; + 1 strand of Knitting for Olive Merino (250 m [273 yd] per 50 gr [1.8 oz]), fingering-weight yarn; 1 ball; + 1 strand of Knitting for Olive Soft Silk Mohair (70 % mohair, 30 % silk; 225 m [246 yd] per25 gr [0.88 oz]) lace-weight yarn; 1 (1, 2, 2) ballsSample is in size 1 - 3 yrs, with 3 strands together in Plum Clay colorwayNeedles:Size 6 - 12 months: 5.5 mm / US8 and 6.5 mm / US10.5 circular needlesSize 1 - 3, 4 - 6, 7 - 9 years: 6 mm / US10 and 7 mm / US103⁄4 circular needlesGauge (after blocking):Size 6 - 12 months: 17 sts and 19 rows = 10 [4"] in stitch pattern (Chart C) with 6.5 mm / US10.5 needles with 3 strands togetherSize 1 - 3, 4 - 6 and 7 - 9 years: 16 sts and 18 rows = 10 [4"] in stitch pattern (Chart C) with 7 mm / US103⁄4 needles with 3 strands togetherNotions: stitch markers, waste yarn or stitch holders, tapestry needle
