The ultimate crochet granny square balaclava

I call this the “Ultimate Balaclava” because it is SOOO very customizable! Though I will be showing you how to make a very basic version of a granny square, you can use ANY granny square you would like for your Balaclava! (I have a [Playlist on my YouTube][1] were I compiled lots of squares and appliqués from other amazing creators you can follow to customize your Balaclava if you want to spice it up a bit!) **MATERIALS** Weight 4 Yarn – You will need approximately 135grams of yarn. (Really ANY will do! I used up lots of scrap yarn for many of the balaclavas I made.) 5.00mm Hook and 4.00mm Hook (4.0mm is optional) Scissors - Stitch Markers – I don’t personally use these in this pattern, but if you have a hard time knowing where you started, you can use them Darning Needle **STITCHES + ABBREVIATIONS** Ch = Chain St(s) = Stitch(es) Sl St = Slip Stitch Sc = Single Crochet Dc = Double Crochet MR = Magic Ring BLO – Back Loop Only **Gauge** ALL the squares I made ended up measuring out from 5″-5 1/2″ inches. As I was experimenting with the sizes of squares, I came to notice that the 5″ inch square balaclavas fit me PERFECTLY (my head measures 22″ inches) and the 5 1/2″ inch square balaclavas were a bit big on me, but were still fine! So, I’d say… For Children: 3 1/2″-4″ inch squares For Adult: 5″-5 1/2″ inch squares For Adults with larger heads: 5 1/2″-6″ inch squares **Pattern Notes** *This pattern uses US crochet terms. *Turning ch 3 DOES count as a dc stitch in this pattern [1]: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmAi6Slw2HCB6o3G7ORaFm5EvaEWn0LYp