CROCHET PATTERN: A close fitting balaclava pattern with a modified half double crochet stitch. The resulting fabric is dense, warm, and aesthetically similar to knit. Easily adjust the neck warmer in both length and width.

SKILL LEVEL: Moderate.

SIZES: Baby, toddler, child, small, medium, large. For best fit, choose the finished balaclava circumference within 1-2”/2.5-5cm of actual head circumference (see size chart in photos).
BABY: Finished hat circumference 15”/38.5cm
TODDLER: Finished hat circumference 17”/43cm
CHILD: Finished hat circumference 19”/48cm
SMALL: Finished hat circumference 21”/53cm
MEDIUM: Finished hat circumference 22.5”/57.5cm
LARGE: Finished hat circumference 24.5”/62.5cm

HOOK: 4mm hook (or hook size that achieves correct gauge) & a hook size 1mm smaller (for ribbing portions).

YARN: Approximately 140 (180, 220, 270, 325, 385) yards of worsted weight yarn.

MAIN GAUGE: Main Gauge: 12.5 stitches & 20 rows = 4”/10cm in modified half double crochet.

NOTIONS:

• Scissors
• Tapestry needle