Convertible Balaclava
Printable PDF knitting pattern.
KNITTING PATTERN
Derived from an existing design concept, our Convertible Knit Balaclava Pattern is a knitted rendition of Poppy Shop's popular 2-in-1 Balaclava crochet design. Effortlessly switching between a snug hat and a shielding balaclava, this adaptable winter essential caters to all chilly escapades. Prioritizing both comfort and functionality, this pattern guarantees warmth and style throughout the season.
SKILL LEVEL
Moderate
SIZES
Unisex child-adult XL.
Child: Finished hat circumference 16.8" {43cm}
Teen: Finished hat circumference 18.4" {47cm}
Small: Finished hat circumference 19.2" {49cm}
Medium: Finished hat circumference 20" {51cm}
Large: Finished hat circumference 20.8" {53cm}
X-Large: Finished hat circumference 21.6"{55cm}
NEEDLES
4.5mm 16" circulars (or needle size that achieves the correct gauge) and double pointed needles of the same size (for the crown portion) and needle sizes one size smaller (4mm) for all ribbed portions.
YARN
Approximately 135 (195, 235, 260, 310, 355) yards {125, 180, 215, 240, 285, 325} meters of worsted weight.
GAUGE
20 stitches & 30 rows per 4” {10cm} in stockinette worked in the round.
NOTIONS
- Scissors
- 5 regular and 2 locking stitch markers
- Measuring tape
- Tapestry needle
YARN BASE
Worsted Weight
SW Merino | Cashmere | Nylon | (80%/10%/10%)
185yds/100g
PALETTE
Female Model
2x2 ribbing: Driftwood Taupe | Poppy Shop
Crown: Seabreeze | Poppy Shop
Male Model
2x2 ribbing: Marsh | Poppy Shop
Crown: Riverbed Taupe | Poppy Shop
Reviews
Perfect!! Just what I was looking for! Worked up fast and was super simple to follow!
Great pattern. Enjoyed learning the German cast on. Video was easy to follow.
I followed the pattern almost exactly, learned 2 new techniques, and have a good looking hat that fits. Can’t wait to wear it in the next good cold spell!
The pattern is easy to follow and is reasonably priced. The 2-in-1 is a great idea, and in my opinion, a homemade Balaclava is superior to store-bought versions with inferior workmanship.
i am a beginner knitter. i have ONLY ever used long tail cast on and knit and purl in my projects so far. i decided to make this balaclava for my boyfriend for christmas and was very nervous approaching this pattern and some of the techniques in it. however, the pattern was thoughtful and detailed and was not at all intimidating, even for a beginner like myself. i am SO incredibly happy with my finished and blocked result and this pattern has given me confidence to explore more knitting techniques and some more intricate projects. THANK YOU SO MUCH!
Just finished this up today and I’m very happy with it! Pattern was very simple and I’m pretty experienced and learned a new cast on because of this pattern ☺️
I'm half way through the pattern and it's easy to follow and coming out wonderfully!!
Very quick response to my message! This is a hard pattern to find! So far the hardest part was figuring out the German Twisted, or Norwegian cast on. I'm an intermediate knitter and sometimes learning challenged. I just went thru every tutorial on You Tube until I found a super stretchy cast on I could manage. The pattern is for worsted weight yarn and that's what I needed. I re-post when I get it finished.