Boss Balaclava

Printable PDF crochet pattern.
 
CROCHET PATTERN
A close fitting balaclava pattern with a modified half double crochet stitch. The resulting fabric is dense, warm, and aesthetically similar to knit. Easily adjust the neck warmer portion in both length and width. 
 
SKILL LEVEL
Moderate
 
SIZES
Child, adult small, adult medium, adult large. For best fit, choose a circumference approximately 1" {2.5cm} of actual head circumference (see size chart in photos).
 
CHILD: Finished hat circumference 19"/48cm
ADULT SMALL: Finished hat circumference 21"/53cm
ADULT MEDIUM: Finished hat circumference 22.5"/57.5cm
ADULT LARGE:Finished hat circumference 24.5"/62.5cm
 
HOOK
4mm hook (or hook size that achieves correct gauge) and a 3mm hook (or hook size 1mm smaller that the hook size used to achieve correct gauge).
 
YARN
Approximately 220 (270, 325, 385) yards of worsted weight yarn.
 
MAIN GAUGE
Main Gauge: 12.5 stitches & 20 rows per 4” {10cm} in modified half double crochet.
 
RIBBING GAUGE
Ribbing Gauge: 20 stitches & 17 rows per 4” {10cm} in single crochet in the back loop only.
 
NOTIONS
Scissors
Tapestry needle
 
YARN PALETTE
Crown: Verbena | Poppy Shop MCN Worsted
Ribbing: Sandstone Spring | Poppy Shop MCN Worsted
80% SW Merino/10% Cashmere\10% Nylon