The balaclava is made top-down. First the square on the top is made and then some stitches are picked up from sides. It is worked back and forth on round needles. Then is closed up in the round for the neck part.

Inside the pattern you will find a text description and schematics to make it even easier. For Italian bind off there are graphics to follow.

Techniques used are:

• Pick up stitches with crochet hook

• Increase stitches

• Italian bind off

There is a woman version of PAQUITA balaclava

Sizes: XXS (48-50 cm) XS (51-53 cm) head circumference