Low Tide Hood / Balaclava by Spring Harrison

Low Tide Hood / Balaclava

Knitting
September 2023
Bulky (7 wpi) ?
14 stitches and 18.5 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette Stitch
US 8 - 5.0 mm
US 10½ - 6.5 mm
120 - 131 yards (110 - 120 m)
One Size
English
This pattern is available from projectweekendshop.com for $5.95.

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About the Project:

Balaclavas are certainly having a moment as a winter-style staple these days! And for good reason—they are so cute and versatile! Wear it up for maximum shelter from the cold, or pull it down and wear it as a cozy neck warmer.

Project Skill Level: Intermediate

Intermediate-level projects use more involved stitch combinations, color work, and shaping. These patterns are best suited for knitters who are already comfortable following a knit pattern and have worked with circular needles before.

Time to Make:
4-5 hours

Materials & Tools Required:

  • 1 ball of our exclusive buttery soft Loll, 125g (4.4oz):125m (137y)
  • 1 pair of 5 mm (US 8) circular knitting needles
  • 1 pair of 6.5 mm (US 10.5) straight or circular knitting needles
  • 1 stitch marker
  • 1 knitter’s sewing needle

Pattern Size:

One Size (Fits Most Adults and Youth)

Project Measurements: (Finished Dimensions)

  • Finished height: 13”
  • Finished width (measured flat, 1” below hood brim): 8”

Technique Tutorial Videos & Illustrations:

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About the Yarn:

This pattern was designed using 1 ball of Project Weekend’s Loll, our exclusive blend of 65% merino wool and 35% baby alpaca, which has been sustainably grown and spun in the highlands of Peru and Argentina. Silky soft, decadent, and with a beautiful drape, Loll is available in 12 beautiful and sophisticated colors.

Each ball weighs 125 g / 4.4 oz and contains 125 m / 137 y of yarn and is produced in a fair trade certified mill.