Montmartre Balaclava

The Montmartre Balaclava is the perfect winter hat, its timeless and elegant style not sacrificing comfort. Its classic, delicately draped shape contrasts with very modern and graphic 2x2 ribbing. The Montmartre Balaclava is worked in the round and seamlessly. The first step is to create the rectangle at the crown, then pick up stitches to work back and forth in stockinette stitch before joining in the round under the chin, working in 2x2 ribbing. Finally, the stitches are picked up around the face and finished with 2x2 ribbing. **Size:** One size fits most - corresponds to an adult woman's head circumference. **Gauge**: 18 stitches x 26 rows = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4 inches] in stockinette stitch on a 4 mm [US6] needle after blocking. **Needles and cables:** 4mm [US 6] and 3mm [US 2.5] Cables: 57cm and 23cm (or longer using Magic Loop) **Recommended yarns:** Sample 1 (brown): 100g "Beara", Hey Mama Wolf (100g = 212m) held with 25g "Tilia", Filcolana (25g = 210m). Sample 2 (green): 100g "Lima", Drops (50g = 100m) held with 25g "Kid Silk Mohair", Drops (25g = 200m) If you need help with the pattern, please contact rostovska.design@gmail.com