Construction
The Gatan Balaclava is worked from the bottom up. First in an easy 1×1 rib and then in garter rib stitch with details in the back created with simple increases and decreases. The rib bordering the head is worked from picked up stitches.
Sizes
1 (2)
Measurements
Fits head circumference of
56 (58) cm / 22 (23) inches
Finished length
With unfolded neck
30 (31) cm / 10 ¾ (11 ¼)
With folded neck
35 (36) cm / 13 ¾ (14 ¼) inches
Gauge
29 sts x 44 rows per 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4 inches
Gauge swatch is worked flat in garter rib stitch using size B needles
Suggested needles
Size A 3 mm (40 cm) / US 2.5 (16 inches) circular needles or 3 mm / US 2.5 dpns
Size B 3.25 mm (40 cm) / US 3 (16 inches) circular needles or 3.25 mm / US 3 dpns
Or needles that give you gauge
Yarn
Unfolded neck
1 strand light fingering merino (250 m / 50 g) 250 (270) meters / 273 (295) yards and 1 strand lace weight silk mohair (210 m / 25 g) 250 (270) meters / 273 (295) yards – Held together throughout.
Folded neck
1 strand light fingering merino (250 m / 50 g) 280 (310) meters / 306 (339) yards and 1 strand lace weight silk mohair (210 m / 25 g) 280 (310) meters / 306 (339) yards – Held together throughout.
The green sample is worked with 1 strand Knitting for Olive Merino and 1 strand Knitting for Olive Silk Mohair held together in the color Dusty Artichoke.
Skill level
2 out of 5
