Knitting Pattern MAIAH Balaclava

The MAIAH Balaclava is part of the MAIAH series which came into existence along with my first baby boy. As he learned to speak, he would call himself “Maiah”. The balaclava has become a winter essential which serves as hat and scarf, all in one. We love it because it keeps ears, face and neck warm and it is easily slipped on and off thanks to the elastic bind of technique used in this pattern. It is worked from the top down in garter stitch. The crown and body of the hat are worked back and forth on circular needles, the work is then joined in order to work the collar in the round. Stitches are picked up in order to work the 1 x 1 rib edge along the face opening.

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LANGUAGE
English

S I Z E S
0-3 months (3-6 months) 6-9 months (9-12 months) 1-2 years (2-3 years) 3-4 years

H E A D C I R C U M F E R E N C E
35 cm (41 cm) 43 cm (45 cm) 47 cm (50 cm) 51 cm / 13.75'' (16'') 17'' (17.75'') 18.5'' (19.75'') 20,5''

G A U G E
17 sts x 34 rows = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4 inches in garter stitch after washing

S U G G E S T E D N E E D L E S
4,5 mm (US size 7) / 40 cm (16 inch) circular needles, one pair of 4,5 mm (US size 7) double pointed needles (or the required size to obtain gauge)

Y A R N
40 (50) 50 (60) 60 (80) 100 grams of Aran weight yarn.
Suggested yarns:
Bingo from Lana Grossa (100 % Merino wool, 50 g = approx. 80 m / 87 yards);
Big Merino Hug from Rosy Green Wool (100 % Merino wool, 100 g = approx. 160 m / 175 yards);
Big Merino from DROPS (100 % Merino wool, 50 g = approx. 75 m / 82 yards).

Or 30 (30) 40 (40) 50 (60) 70 grams of
Merifine from We Are Knitters (100 % Merino Wool, 50 g = approx. 112 m / 122 yards).

Or 30 (30) 40 (40) 40 (50) 60 grams of
Double Soft Merino from Knitting for Olive (100 % Merino Wool, 50 g = approx. 125 m / 137 yards).

For this sample I used Knitting For Olive, Double Soft Merino, in rose.

S U P P L I E S
2 stitch markers (out of which one needs to be removable or a safety pin), tapestry needle


This pattern is for personal use only. Please do not distribute, copy or sell this pattern. You are not permitted to sell products you made from this pattern.