Seafarer Balaclava

**Buy 3 patterns and get them 25% off. No coupon code needed. Must add 3 patterns to your cart** *I love it when accessories (or anything, for that matter!) have a dual purpose. The ribbed section of the neckwarmer will keep your neck cozy and cutely accent your jacket with the shaped ribbing front and back. The hood can be worn up or down as the weather permits. I consider this the perfect piece for enjoying a walk around the beach* **Size** *After blocking* Length measuring from center front: 18 ½” / 47 cm Width of neckwarmer circumference measured all around: 37” / 94 cm **Materials** (10% Buffer has been added to yardage) 290 yards / 265 meters Worsted / aran weight yarn OR 1 strand of dk weight + 1 strand of brushed lace weight held together in the same amount of yardage **We used** Cape May Fiber Co NSW Organic Aran (100% Non-Superwash Merino, 219 yards / 100 grams, 3.5 ounces) In Color… Little Door (purples and blues): 2 skeins (same above) **We also made a sample** using 2 strand of yarn held together; these were leftover Cape May Fiber DK Merino (100% SW Merino, 231 yards / 100 grams, 3.5 ounces) held togethner with Cape May Fiber Kid Silk Lace (74% Kid Mohair, 28% Silk, 459 yards / 50 grams, 1.75 ounces) in various shades of blue and green (sample on front cover) **Needle** - US Size 7 (4.5 mm) or 8 (5 mm) 24” / 60 cm circular knitting needle **Notions** - 3 Stitch Markers - 2 Stitch Holders - Scissors - Tapestry needle **Gauge** 18 sts, 24 rows / rounds = 4” / 10 cm in stockinette stitch after blocking 16 sts, 24 rows / rounds = 4” / 10 cm in Half Fisherman’s Rib after blocking Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.