Classic Balaclava by Maggie Haskell

Classic Balaclava

Crochet
February 2026
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
18 stitches and 23 rows = 4 inches
in See notes
3.75 mm (F)
4.0 mm (G)
335 - 355 yards (306 - 325 m)
One pattern with two hook sizes = two balaclava sizes: Adult and Teen
US
English
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This classic crochet balaclava is perfect for keeping your head and neck warm and cozy on freezing temperatures. Clear instructions for crocheting balaclava in this listing are included in a 13-page PDF file.

This is a digital, Printable PDF download. NOT A PHYSICAL ITEM.

The PDF includes the cover, images, copyright disclosure, and information about the designer.

LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY: Intermediate.
Stitches used: chains, slip stitches, and single crochet stitches. You must know how to read written patterns (US terms). This pattern uses a method called “short-row” that’s is not suitable for beginners. I DO NOT OFFER A VIDEO TUTORIAL FOR THIS PATTERN.

FINISHED CROCHET BALACLAVA SIZES
With one pattern, you can make two sizes: one for adults with 22-23-inch (56-58.5 cm) heads and one for older children/teens with 19-21-inch (51-55 cm) heads (circumference).

YARN USED FOR THIS BALACLAVA
Worsted-weight (4).

MATERIALS AND TOOLS:
4 mm (US G) hook for the larger size and 3.75 mm (F) for the smaller one.
Stitch marker, darning needle, and scissors

LANGUAGE:
English (US)

TERMS OF USE | COPYRIGHT:
All pictures and the pattern in this document are the property of Zamiguz Handmade Creations by Magna Haskell (aka Maggie). This pattern is for personal use only. Copying, sharing, reselling, translating, publishing, altering, distributing, or reproducing the pattern (or parts of it) in any form, online or offline, is prohibited. You may sell your handmade items made from my patterns, and I would appreciate it if you gave credit to Zamiguz Handmade Creations @zamiguz. No mass production is allowed.