Foster Balaclava

SIZES
1 (2)
Finished circumference top of hood: 49.5 (54) cm / 19.5 (21.25)”
Both sizes fit most head circumferences; Size 1 is fitted like a classic balaclava, Size 2 is worn looser, with approximately 10 cm / 2.5” positive ease around the head.

YARN
The Grey Sheep Co. Hampshire DK (98% Virgin Wool, British breeds, 2% Alpaca; 130 metres / 142 yards per 60g)

340 (380) metres / 370 (415) yards, including collar

Size 1 (without collar) shown is knit in colourway ‘Ruby Ruby Ruby’. Emma wears it with 7.5 cm / 3" of negative ease.

Size 2 (with collar) shown is knit in colourway ‘Barafundle Bay’. Paloma wears it with 2 cm / 0.75" of positive ease.

NEEDLES
3.5 mm / US 4 circular needle with a cable length of at least 60 cm / 24” (or needle two sizes smaller than main needle)
4 mm / US 6 circular needle with a cable length of at least 60 cm / 24” (or needle size to obtain gauge)
4 mm / US 6 circular needle with a cable length of 40 cm / 16” (or needle size to obtain gauge) or 4 mm / US 6 dpns

GAUGE
17 sts x 26 rows = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4” (worked flat and in the round, in stockinette stitch, on larger needle, after blocking)

NOTIONS
• Crochet hook (for provisional cast-on)
• Darning needle
• Removable stitch markers (optional)
• Scrap yarn (for provisional cast-on)
• Stitch holders
• Stitch markers (different colours, optional)

• Height of hood: 16 cm / 6.5”
• Neck circumference: 49.5 cm / 19.5”
• Circumference top of hood: 49.5 (54) cm / 19.5 (21.25)”
• Width of collar at shoulder: 34 cm / 13.5”
• Length of collar: 21 cm / 8.25”

Designer: Fabienne Gassmann
Models: Paloma Isa Mercado & Emma Fierberg
Photography: Melinda Dela Costa
Tech Editing: Jessica Schwab
Graphic Design: Camille Romano