✨Belly Balaclava – Knitting Pattern✨ | Easy Aran Weight Balaclava with Twisted Rib | Beginner-Friendly Knit PDF

Keep cozy all season long with the Belly Balaclava, a snug and stylish knit that’s as practical as it is cute. This beginner-friendly pattern features twisted ribbing, a curved crown for a perfect fit, and a clean, seamless finish at the top.

Worked bottom-up, started in the round, and finished flat, this project comes together quickly in aran-weight yarn - ideal for chilly city walks or weekends away. Knit it in one colour for a minimalist look, or play with stripes for something bold and fun.

⭐️ Skill Level: Early beginner / Confident beginner

Techniques Used: Knit, purl, twisted rib, decreases, picking up stitches, 3-needle bind-off

Yarn: Aran weight, approx. 140 m / 153 yds

Needles: 6.5 mm circulars (40 cm / 16 in)

Finished Measurements: 34 cm long, 30 cm wide at base

Yardage Required: ~50 g total