Frida Balaclava is a sweet and practical balaclava for babies and children, worked in moss stitch. It is knitted from the top down. First, a small rectangle is worked to shape the top of the head. Stitches are picked up along the sides, and the piece is worked straight down. Stitches are then cast on under the chin so the piece can be worked in the round. At the bottom, the piece is divided for front and back, creating small side slits. Stitches are decreased to shape the neckline so the balaclava fits comfortably under outerwear and provides warmth around the chest. Finally, stitches are picked up around the face opening and a ribbed edging is worked to frame the face.
Sizes: 3–6 (6–12 mo) 1–2 yrs (2–6 yrs)
Head circumference: 40–42 (43–45) 46–48 (49–53) cm [15.75–16.5 (17–17.75) 18–18.75 (19.25–20.75) inches]
Gauge: 20 sts x 30 rows = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4 inches] in moss stitch using 4 mm needles
Recommended needles: Circular needles 4 mm [US 6] and 3 mm [US 2.5]
Materials: approx. 38 (50) 56 (65) g Merino Yak by Laine du Nord (50 g = 130 m [142 yds]), or approx. 49 (65) 73 (85) g Double Sunday by Sandnes Garn (50 g = 108 m [118 yds]), or Mitu by Rauma Garn (50 g = 100 m [109 yds]), or Peruvian Highland Wool by Filcolana (50 g = 100 m [109 yds])
Size guide: Frida Balaclava is designed for head circumferences of approx. 40–42 (43–45) 46–48 (49–53) cm[15.75–16.5 (17–17.75) 18–18.75 (19.25–20.75)"].
Frida Balaclava is a sweet and practical balaclava for babies and children, worked in moss stitch. It is knitted from the top down. First, a small rectangle is worked to shape the top of the head. Stitches are picked up along the sides, and the piece is worked straight down. Stitches are then cast on under the chin so the piece can be worked in the round. At the bottom, the piece is divided for front and back, creating small side slits. Stitches are decreased to shape the neckline so the balaclava fits comfortably under outerwear and provides warmth around the chest. Finally, stitches are picked up around the face opening and a ribbed edging is worked to frame the face.
Sizes: 3–6 (6–12 mo) 1–2 yrs (2–6 yrs)
Head circumference: 40–42 (43–45) 46–48 (49–53) cm [15.75–16.5 (17–17.75) 18–18.75 (19.25–20.75) inches]
Gauge: 20 sts x 30 rows = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4 inches] in moss stitch using 4 mm needles
Recommended needles: Circular needles 4 mm [US 6] and 3 mm [US 2.5]
Materials: approx. 38 (50) 56 (65) g Merino Yak by Laine du Nord (50 g = 130 m [142 yds]), or approx. 49 (65) 73 (85) g Double Sunday by Sandnes Garn (50 g = 108 m [118 yds]), or Mitu by Rauma Garn (50 g = 100 m [109 yds]), or Peruvian Highland Wool by Filcolana (50 g = 100 m [109 yds])
Size guide: Frida Balaclava is designed for head circumferences of approx. 40–42 (43–45) 46–48 (49–53) cm[15.75–16.5 (17–17.75) 18–18.75 (19.25–20.75)"].
