BEANIE BALACLAVA LIGHT

WHAT YOU NEED

RECOMMENDED CIRCULAR NEEDLES
6 mm | US 10, 40 cm | 16 inches

OTHER
Tapestry needle
4 stitch markers

GAUGE
16 stitches in 1x1 rib (knit 1, purl 1) on needle size 6 mm (or the needle size you need to hit the gauge) = 10 cm | 4 inches

YARN CONSUMPTION
120 grams of scrap yarn

OR 1 skein of Double Sunday from Sandnes + 1 skein of Angora from Mondial + 30 grams of scrap yarn

SIZES 1 (2) 3

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Fits head circumference 50–54 (56–58) 60–62 cm | 20–21.5 (22–23) 23.5–24.5 inches
Length 35 (37) 39 cm | 13.5 (14.5) 15.5 inches

DIFFICULTY beginner

ABOUT THE PROJECT
From beanie to balaclava in 2 seconds!

Beanie Balaclava Light is super easy, fun, and quick to knit. The pattern is written with the new knitter in mind and includes video guides for all techniques—no complex methods or abbreviations required.

Beanie Balaclava Light is worked bottom-up on size 6 circular needles in 1x1 ribbed knitting (knit 1, purl 1). If you have a 40 cm (16 inches) circular needle, use that. Otherwise, you can knit with the magic loop method.

Choosing yarn
I knit my beanie balaclava with 1 strand of Angora from Mondial + 1 strand of Double Sunday from Sandnes, along with a mix of scrap yarn. I used 2–3 strands held together.

Note If you’re sensitive to fluff around your eyes, avoid using mohair near the eye opening.