The Gualala Balaclava is just as much fun to wear as it is to say.
It is a simple top-down construction which starts at the top of the hood and is worked back and forth before being joined in the round. It uses Judy’s Magic Cast-on the top of the hood for a seamless beginning with increases to shape the top of the hood. The cowl portion is ribbed and can be worn down to keep the neck warm or folded up to keep your face warm.

PATTERN INFORMATION:
Seamless, top-down construction
The hood is worked flat then joined in the round for the cowl portion.
Sample is child size on -”/-cm head circumference with – positive ease.

Materials:
Main Body: US 8 (5mm) in 24”/60cm or length preferred.
Ribbing: US 7 (4.5mm) in 24”/60cm or length preferred.

Notions:
1 - Unique stitch marker (for BORM)
Darning needle

Finished Hood Circumference: 15.5 (16.5, 17)(18, 19, 20)” / 39.5 (42, 43)(45.5, 48.5, 51)cm

To be worn with 0” - 4” 0 - 10cm of positive ease

Gauge: 19 sts x 24 rows = 4”/10cm with US 8 (5 mm) in stockinette stitch, blocked

Yarn:
For sizes: toddler (child, teen)(adult small, adult medium, adult large)
208 (245, 264)(305, 335, 367)yards
190 (224, 241)(279, 306, 335)m

Yarn used:
Malabrigo Rios. (Worsted Weight; 100% Merino Wool; 100g; 210 yards/ 192 meters). 1 (2, 2)(2, 2, 2) skeins. Color used: Pocion.

Skills to explore: knitting flat, knitting in the round, ribbing, Judy’s magic cast-on, increases, decreases.