Wrapped up balaclava hood

'Wrapped up’ is a simple crochet balaclava hood style accessory. It’s worked from back to front and joined with a cross-over under the chin. Simple edging is added to give it a minimalistic look whilst keeping your head and ears cozily covered. Skills This is a relatively easy crochet hood pattern using a modification of the classic single crochet. Knowledge of basic crochet stitches, techniques and terminology is assumed You will be working into both sides of a starting chain, making simple increases and decreases using the extended single crochet stitch. The edging uses the crab stitch. The pattern also includes a picture guide for reference, showing you what different parts of the hood looks like as it grows. s. Finished Size The finished hood is intended for adult use only. Approximate finished measurements for the balaclava hood are as follows: 40cm/16in in length from crown to base, 23cm/9in deep from the back of the head to the face opening with a circumference of the section around the neck of 58cm/22.5inches. Guidance on basic size adjustments is given in the pattern. Materials You will need approximately 285m/315yds of aran / worsted weight yarn and a 5mm crochet hook or size needed to match gauge. The item pictured used 140g of Stylecraft special aran with wool, 400g ball in shade Royal (5524), 80% acrylic, 20% wool, 400g ball = 816m / 892 yds. Stitch markers are optional but may also come in handy. The pattern is written in English using standard US crochet terminology. The pattern is for personal use only and may not be shared or reproduced without prior written consent. Copyright Dora Does Limited, registered in England No. 13992263.