Hossa

**Hossa-balaclava** The beautiful textured surface is created using a combination of knit and purl stitches. Knitted in the new Novita 7 Sisters yarn, the balaclava feels wonderfully soft even against sensitive areas of skin. **Designer** Sisko Sälpäkivi **Size** One size **Yarn** Novita 7 Sisters (666) Caramel 200 g **Needles** Circular needles (40 cm / 16”) Novita 4 mm and 4,5–5 mm / US 6 and 7–8, or size needed to meet the gauge. Crochet hook Novita 4 mm / US G-6 and one 4,5–5 mm / US 7–8 doublepointed needle for the three-needle bind-off. **Notions** 4 removable stitch markers Gauge 20 sts and 30 rows/rounds in textured pattern = 10 cm / 4” **Finished measurements** Height 44 cm / 17.25” (neck piece 16 cm / 6.25”, hood 28 cm / 11”); hood width 26 cm / 10.25” (including drawstring casing)