Knitting pattern Boucla Balaclava with abstract shapes - English

Note: you'll get the knitting pattern for the Boucla Balaclava, a digital PDF file, you are not purchasing a physical item.

CONSTRUCTION
This cosy balaclava is knitted in soft bouclé yarn. The abstract intarsia motifs are loosely arranged, giving the impression of being painted on knitted fabric.

The balaclava is knitted from the top down. First, a small rectangle for the top is knitted. Then, stitches are
picked up and knitted from the side of the rectangle.

The sides are knitted in stockinette stitch intarsia, creating six small abstract shapes in a contrast colour.
The balaclava is finished with a 2 x 2 rib at the bottom and around the face.

SIZES
1 (2)

To fit a head circumference of approx. 21–22.75 (22.75–24.75)“ / 53.5–58 (58–63) cm.

The balaclava has a snug fit. If preferring a looser fit, size up.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Width: 7.5 (8.75)“ / 19 (22) cm.
Length: 11.75 (12.25)” / 29 cm (31) cm.

Note! The measurements are taken of the piece laying flat, sideways.

MATERIALS
Yarn: Boucle by Julie Asselin (70% alpaca, 30% Highland Peruvian wool, 240 yds / 219 m – 100 g).
MC: 1 skein of colourways Brume.
CC: 1 skein of colourways Mouton Noir.

Or approx. 140 (164) yds / 128 (150) m (in MC) and 17 (17) yds / 16 (16) m (in CC) of worsted-weight textured yarn or any yarn you obtain gauge with.

Alternatively, use another textured yarn, such as a blow yarn (e.g. CaMaRose Snefnug), or a light-weight mohair yarn held triple.

Needles: US 6 / 4 mm 24” / 60 cm circular needles (for main fabric) and a matching crochet hook (for Provisional CO). US 2.5 / 3 mm 24” / 60 cm circular needles (for rib).

Notions: Stitch markers, stitch holders, waste yarn.

GAUGE
19 sts x 32 rows to 4” / 10 cm on US 6 / 4 mm needles in St St, after blocking.