Unda Balaclava

This is a knitting pattern (PDF) only.

Brief overview / tips:

Fun fact: “Unda” is Latin for “wave”.

The entire balaclava is worked in a cable pattern from beginning to end. It is knitted bottom-up using 9 mm needles, first in the round and then back and forth. Finally, the pieces are joined using a three-needle bind-off. Alternatively, you can bind off the stitches and sew the pieces together if you prefer.

Size:

One size

Depth: 26 cm

Total length: 30 cm

Height to opening: 25 cm

Yarn requirements:

I have used Fivel from Rauma Garn, 100 m/50 g, held together with Faerytale from Du Store Alpakka, 175 m/50 g.

Fivel: 150 g

Faerytale: 100 g

Gauge:

One cable repeat of 25 stitches = 12 cm

Suggested needles:

9 mm circular needles, 40 cm and 80 cm

Cable needle

If you prefer, you can use the magic loop technique.