The Tempest Balaclava is a balaclava-style hood for adults. It fits under almost any jacket like a hood, keeps you cosy and warm in frost and wind (without ruining your hairstyle!), and can be easily slipped off if the sun decides to come out.

It is knitted from the bottom up, first in the round, then in rows.

Size: One size

Yarn and yarn quantity

1 strand Lana Grossa Bingo: 200 g/320 m (7.05 oz/350 yds)
1 strand Lana Grossa Silkhair: 50 g/420 m (1.76 oz/459 yds)

You knit with both strands held together.

Yarn alternatives

You can use any type of mohair. Instead of Bingo, we also recommend the following yarns:

Sandnes Alpakka Ull
Maxi Soft or Nuovo Irelanda by Lana Gatto
Katia Merino Aran or Merino Sport

or any other yarn with a matching gauge

This is what you need

Circular needle size 6 mm (US10)
DPNs size 6 mm (US 10)
Tapestry needle to weave in ends
Stitch marker (1 ring)