Sierra Balaclava

ABOUT PATTERN:

Sierra Balaclava is a fluffy mohair hood for the cold months. The gradient stripes make this a fun project to use up your leftover mohair stash. This pattern does not tell you what colors to use or how often to change them. This is meant to inspire you to make your own unique combinations.

Level of difficulty: Advanced beginner

SIZES:

One size

SUGGESTED YARN:

100 g of lace weight silk mohair Knit with 4 strands held together.

The sample balaclava is worked with 6 colors. Mostly leftovers from Pearl Mohair, MAJO GARN, 210 m = 25 g

GAUGE:

20 sts x 25 rows = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4 in] in stockinette stitch 

SUGGESTED NEEDLES:

3 mm [US 2.5] / 40 & 60 cm [16 & 24 in] circular needles

4 mm [US 6] / 40 & 60 cm [16 & 24 in] circular needles

ADDITIONAL: 

- Stitch marker

- Tapestry needle

- Row counter (I.e. Free app called 'Minimalist Stitch Counter’) 

WORKFLOW:

Sierra Balaclava is knit from top down on circular needles.

You will start by working the top of the hood flat in stockinette stitch.

Then, you will pick up and knit stitches from the sides of the top and continue knitting flat in ''U-shape'' until your hood reaches the correct length.

After this, new stitches are casted under the chin. The work is joined in the round and the neck is worked in 1:1 rib (k1, p1).

To finish, you will work a 1:1 rib edge to frame the face.

Enjoy this pattern and happy knitting!