Knitted balaclava/neck-warmer with hood, in 2 strands DROPS Melody. The piece is worked with European shoulders, stocking stitch and I-cord.

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DROPS Design: Pattern ml-137
Yarn group D + D or F

SIZES:
S/M – M/L – L/XL
Shoulder-width: 35-37-39 cm.
Length from shoulder: 32-34-36 cm.
Hood-length including neck: 36-38-40 cm.

YARN:
DROPS MELODY from Garnstudio (belongs to yarn group D)
250-250-300 g colour 03, Pearl Grey

NEEDLES:
DROPS CIRCULAR NEEDLE SIZE 7 MM: Length 60 cm.
DROPS CIRCULAR NEEDLE SIZE 6 MM: Length 40 cm and 60 cm.
DROPS CABLE NEEDLE.
The technique MAGIC LOOP can be used – you then only need 80 cm circular needle in each size.

KNITTING TENSION:
11 stitches in width and 15 rows in height with stocking stitch and 2 strands on needle size 7 mm = 10 x 10 cm.
NOTE: Needle size is only a guide. If you get too many stitches within 10 cm, change to a larger needle size. If you get too few stitches within 10 cm, change to a smaller needle size.