Nessie Balaclava by Brenda K. B. Anderson

Nessie Balaclava

Crochet
October 2013
Aran (8 wpi) ?
5.0 mm (H)
3.75 mm (F)
4.0 mm (G)
630 - 840 yards (576 - 768 m)
18 (19, 201/2, 22)" circumference at widest point (just above and below the face opening), 13 (14, 151/4, 16.75)" neck circumference. Neck will stretch for up to 6" more. Sample shown measures 20.5". Sized to fit child (teen, adult small, adult medium).
English
This pattern is available from interweave.com for $7.99.

Description Who knew that being swallowed up by a sea monster could be so much fun? This balaclava is a warm and silly alternative to a winter hat. The stretchy extended single-crochet stitch pattern allows the close-fitting neck to be pulled over the head.

Notions St markers (m) and/or safety pins; yarn needle; sewing pins; small amount of polyester fiberfill to stuff eyes.

Gauge Rnds 1–5 of balaclava on larger hook = 3.75” diameter.

(More details on project page)