Who says that dreary, cold days means you can’t find the sunshine?? I say look for the sun wherever you can find it. Those dreary days were the inspiration behind my sunflower balaclava. Wear the hood up for the coldest of mornings, then put it down as the day wears on, and you need only the cowl for warmth. Not that into sunflowers? Use any color combo you want; the outcome will be totally different depending on what you choose!

This is an advanced beginner level pattern; knowledge of the elements listed below will be helpful when crocheting:

• single, double, & treble crochet ; as well as half double crochet
• front & back post half double crochet
• crocheting the magic ring (instructions are given in the pattern)
• seaming squares together

Please share your work with the hashtag #sunflowerbalaclava

You can find me on Instagram @theknitknotstl - I would LOOOOOVE to see your work, so feel free to tag me when you post your makes!

Thank you so much for looking!!!