Just A Balaclava by Lisa McFarland

Just A Balaclava

Knitting
August 2021
DK (11 wpi) ?
20 stitches = 4 inches
in stockinette
US 5 - 3.75 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
300 - 350 yards (274 - 320 m)
adult size, unisex
English
This pattern is available as a free Ravelry download

This pattern is ideal for people that want a basic balaclava pattern that is knit in the round, bottom up. I am offering this for free for a limited time.
Suitable for DK weight yarn. Either acrylic, wool, or cotton, or some mixture thereof. It’s ideal for solid, striped, or multicolored yarn.
Gauge = 5 STS per inch on US 6 for width, the length will be measured as you go along.
Needle sizes needed = US 5 x 16 inch circular needle, US 6 x 16 inch circular needle, and US 6 DPNS.
The amount of yarn needed is approximately 300 yards of DK weight or about 3.5 ounces.
A yarn needle, stitch holders, and markers are also needed.