Dog Balaclava Snood Hat

ADJUSTABLE CROCHET PATTERN (EASY level, written in ENGLISH, standard US terms, abbreviated, Digital product, 1 PDF file, 9 pages) for Small and Medium dogs cozy accessory - Hooded Snood Balaclava Hat that will keep your pet ears and neck warm and protected from wind and cold. INCLUDED: Written Pattern, Stitch Guide. Designed for furry friends with the face circumference up to 16 inches (40 cm), but can be easily adjusted to any size by adding an even number of repeating rows between the ears as you see fit. You should know how to read ABBREVIATED CROCHET PATTERNS and how to crochet: - сhain stitch (ch); - single crochet (sc); - half double crochet (hdc); - double crochet (dc); - increase (2 dc in 1 st); - decrease (dc2tog); - BLO stitches (made in Back Loop Only). Ergonomic design, ribbed texture and adjustable number of repeating rows make the product suitable for Small & Medium breeds WHEN APPLICABLE GAUGE IS OBTAINED. Crochet density (GAUGE) per 4'' (10 cm) in single crochets (Back Loop Only, unstretched) for a specific size (pet face circumference): - XXS (up to 9.8'' / 25 cm): 20-21 stitches; - XS (up to 11.8'' / 30 cm): 18-19 stitches; - S (up to 13.8'' / 35 cm): 16-17 stitches; - M (up to 15.8'' / 40 cm): 14-15 stitches. YARDAGE: About 110 yds (100 m) of Light or Medium yarn (US weight category 3 or 4) with 185-240 yds per 3.5 oz (170-220 m per 100 g). YARN USED for the dog face of 11'' (28 cm): about half a skein of NAKO Superlambs Special; 1 skein = 219 yds / 3.53 oz (200 m / 100 g). HOOK USED: G (4.0 mm). ACTUAL GAUGE: 20 stitches / 4'' (10 cm). SUGGESTED YARNS: - Bernat WOOL-UP WORSTED (sizes XXS, XS), - Red Heart SUPER SAVER (sizes S, M and larger). Scissors and a large eye needle needed to complete the project.