Balaclava No. 1

The balaclava is one of this season’s biggest musthaves. The clever combination of hat and collar keeps both neck and head warm, while looking super chic. Balaclava No. 1 is worked top down in a delicate and feminine rib pattern. SIZE ONESIZE SUGGESTED NEEDLES 4 mm [US 6] circular needles (60 or 80 cm [24 or 32 inches]) 2.5 mm [US 2] circular needles (40 cm [16 inches]) GAUGE In patterned rib using 4 mm [US 6] needles. 21 sts / 31 rows = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4 inches] MATERIALS Work the balaclava with two strands of yarn held together. One strand of cashmere and one of silk mohair. 50 g Cashmere Premium, Lang Yarns 25 g / 115 m or… 50-75 g Cashmere, Laines du Nord, 25 g / 75 m Shown in colour 100. or… 75 g Prestige, Lana Gatto, 25 g / 75 m held together with… 25 g Kid Seta Tweed (or Kid Seta), Gepard Garn, 25 g / 210 m or… 25 g Soft Silk Mohair, Knitting for Olive, 25 g / 225 m