Ripple Balaclava

*If being mysterious, elegant, elusive, & warm this winter sounds cool, you have come to the right place for a form fitting hood that hugs your head & neck in the safe & sexy way you crave.* > [Sign up for my newsletter][1] for > subscriber exclusive treats including > open testing calls for new designs, > kals, promotions, & more.<br><br> > If you aren't able to purchase my patterns at > full price, my **Choose What You Pay** pricing model > is also available exclusively to > subscribers. Immediately upon sign-up, you will receive a > welcome email and access to 25% & 50% discount codes to assist with financial accessibility.<br> > **Sharing**<br> To share your projects and see other versions of the pattern and set, > use the [#RippleBalaclava][2] hashtag on Instagram ❤ **Sizes** (XS/S, M/L, XL) to fit head circumference of: (18-20, 20-22, 22-24+)” (45-51, 51-56, 56-61+)cm This style will fit a large range of head sizes, because of the ribbed nature of the fabric. If you are between sizes, choose a size up or down depending on whether you prefer a slightly more or less fitted piece. If you prefer a more fitted balaclava, there is plenty of room to size down. Even smallest size will easily fit the largest head. **Suggested Yarn** Any DK weight yarn held single OR Fingering weight held together with lace Mohair. [Unlikely Fox Sock][3] (75% SW Merino/25%Nylon, 4 ply, 463yds/100g) [Unlikely Fox Mohair][4] (72% Kid Mohair/25% Silk, 1 ply 459yds/50g) The sample was knit with these yards held together in the Highlighter colorway. **Suggested Needles** 2x2 Ribbing: US 4 (3.50mm) 16-20” circular needles 1x1 Ribbing: US 3 (3.25mm) 16-20” circular needles **Gauge** 28 sts & 26 rows / 4”(10cm), worked in 2x2 ribbing in the round, wet blocked gently (do not stretch while wet,) unstretched. **Yarn Requirements** (200, 225, 250)yds/(183, 206, 229)m Note that if you are holding fingering with mohair, you will need the specified quantity of both yarns. **Materials** stitch markers, darning needle **Techniques** knitting in the round, increasing, blocking [1]: https://www.jessiemaeddesigns.com/newsletter [2]: https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/ripplebalaclava [3]: https://www.unlikelyfox.shop/collections/neon [4]: https://www.unlikelyfox.shop/collections/neon