Knitted Oversized Balaclava Pattern

This oversized balaclava features pink hearts on a purple background, made with mohair and wool yarn.

Materials:

• 1 skein of purple mohair yarn (50g, 100m)
• 1 skein of pink wool yarn (50g, 100m)
• Knitting needles (US 8 / UK 6 / 5 mm)
• Crochet hook (size H/8 or as needed for seaming)
• Scissors
• Tapestry needle

Gauge:

20 stitches x 24 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch

Pattern:

Body:

1. Using purple mohair yarn, cast on 80 stitches.
2. Work in stockinette stitch (knit one row, purl one row) for 12 inches.
3. Switch to pink wool yarn and knit 3 rows.
4. On the 4th row, knit 2 stitches, knit 2 together, yarn over, repeat across the row.
5. Knit 3 more rows in pink.
6. Switch back to purple mohair yarn and knit in stockinette stitch for 6 inches.

Shaping the Crown:

1. Row 1: Knit 2, knit 2 together across the row.
2. Row 2: Purl across.
3. Row 3: Knit 1, knit 2 together across row.
4. Row 4: Purl across.
5. Row 5: Knit 2 together across row.
6. Cut yarn, leaving a long tail. Thread tail through remaining stitches, pull tight and secure.

Finishing:

1. Fold the balaclava in half and seam the sides using a crochet hook and the yarn tails.
2. Weave in any remaining ends and trim excess yarn.

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