Elisenberg balaclava is knitted top down in stockinette stitch. The balaclava has a slightly loose fit and is not tight around the neck. First, the top is knitted with increases. Then stitches are cast off for the face opening, and the hat is worked back and forth on the needle before gathering again in the round. The balaclava ends in a front and back piece. Finally, a rib is knitted around the face opening.

Sizes: 1 m (3 m) 6 m (9 m) 1 y (2 y) 3-4 y (5-6 y)
Head circumference: 38-40 (40-42) 42-44 (44-46) 46-48 (48-50) 50-52 (52-54) cm

Technique: Stockinette stitch
Tension: 24 stitches stockinette stitch = 10 cm

Needle size: 3,0 mm / 40 cm circular and dpn
Use ½ needle size smaller for the rib

Amount of yarn: 120 (120) 160 (160) 200 (200) 240 (240) meter
Calculate extra yarn for the pompom
Yarn suggestion: Como / Lamana or Pernilla / Filcolana

The specified needle size and yarn amount is for guidance only and will vary depending on your knit tension and choice of yarn. The sizes are approximate.