Balaclava knitting pattern "Protect" in 2 sizes

This is a knitting pattern for a modern balaclava.

Skills Required / What You'll Receive

level: easy +

The pattern is well written.
The balaclava is knitted top down, seamlessly, to the neck. The face opening can be worked as a I-Cord or a k1/p1 ribbing.

Size Information

Sizes: 1 and 2
(head circumference up to 55 cm /21“, more than 55 cm/21“. )

Materials List

Gauge: 18 M x 24 rows = 10 cm /4“ in stockinette stitch with needle 4.5mm /US 7

Yarn: I held 2 strands together: a DK weight yarn and a light fingering yarn

Main yarn:
Manufattura Filati Pifferino Srl, col. BCO/NERO, 100% Wool (100g/240m)
second yarn: Le Petit Lambswool in different colors

Yarn suggestions: Rohrspatz & Wollmeise Twin, 80 % wool/20 % polyamid, (100g/311m 340yd) yarn held double!
or: Positive Ease Merino Singles, 100% wool (100g/340m) yarn held double

Amounts needed: 130/150g (depending on the desired length of the neck)

Needles and tools: 3.5, 4.5 and 5mm needles (US 4, 7, 9), tapestry needle, scissors

Additional Details by the Author

Happy knitting!