Winter is coming! Here to prepare you is our latest pattern, the Hit The Slopes Balaclava!. This pattern is a fashionable, modern twist on a vintage hooded design. It is ideal for cozying-up your head and neck from the coldest temps. This design is worked from the top down with a seamless construction and a garter edge. Get creative and whip up a multicolor, striped mix using our Mini Skein Sampler Kits (or stash!) or go for a more toned down, solid version, using just one skein of our Spun Cloud yarn. *This pattern is a PDF download that you will receive once checkout is complete About the pattern: Skill Level: Advanced Beginner - Intermediate Knitter Size: Total Length (from top of crown to bottom of neck ribbing) - 14.25” / 36 cm Length of Face opening - 11.25” / 28.5 cm Fits approximately 20-22” / 51-56 cm head circumference. Materials: 1 Mini Skein Sampler Kit (approximately 85 yds / 164-170 g - 5 mini skeins of yarn included per kit, 17 yds / skein) shown in Dusty Mauve OR 80 yds of Spun Cloud Yarn (100% wool; approximately 100 yds / 200 g) shown in color French Vanilla **Please note any modifications may require additional yarn.** Needle Sizes: Size US 13 (9 mm) 24” / 60 cm circular needle for ribbing Size US 15 (10 mm) 24” / 60 cm circular needle or size needed to obtain gauge Notions: Removable marker (1) Stitch markers (2) Tapestry needle Gauge: 8 sts and 12 rows = 4” / 10 cm in stockinette stitch worked flat on larger needles using Spun Cloud, steam blocked Designer: Laurel Gervitz