Alba Balaclava by Alessandra Poggiagliolmi

Alba Balaclava

Crochet
December 2022
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
a granny square of four rounds to measure 10x10cm
6.0 mm (J)
328 - 437 yards (300 - 400 m)
one size
US
English
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The Alba Balaclava Is a fun and fabulous design in a vibrant and fashion forward colour palette. It is made up of seven granny squares and two granny pentagons. They are joined on the last round with the JAYG (join-as you-go method).

The pattern includes both written instructions and photographs to help you along the way.
Charts of both motifs are included at the end of this PDF.

SIZE : Adult, one size

GAUGE : a granny square of four rounds to measure 10x10cm / 4x4inches

YARN : Hobbii AMIGO XL, worsted weight, 100% acrylic, 50g/100m
For a multicoloured balaclava you need 6 shades and :
Yarn A : uses 10g
Yarn B : uses 20g
Yarn C : uses 22g
Yarn D : uses 25g
Yarn E : uses 30g
Yarn F : uses 55g

just to give you an idea of the yarn needed in grams. A finished balaclava weighs between 160 and 170g.