Knitworthy 7 Our latest collection of beautiful accessory patterns, perfect to gift. Knitworthy 7 comprises of six patterns and this year includes access to a dedicated community group in the Knitwork!

Beild balaclava is currently exclusively available in the Knitworthy 7 collection. The single pattern will be available from mid December 2023.

Pattern accessibility There are two versions of this pattern pdf available. Print (2 column) and low vision.

Beild Balaclava
The cosiest alternative to a scarf that will keep your head and neck warm simultaneously (and stylishly!), allowing you to enjoy the outdoors no matter the weather.

If you haven’t yet jumped on the balaclava trend but have been eyeing one up with curiosity, now is your moment to go for it! The Beild balaclava couldn’t be any cosier and is the ideal styling piece for colder months, with a neck that is designed to be long enough to tuck into your outerwear and keep out all draughts. The simple to work mini waffle stitch pattern creates a thick but lightweight fabric that creates lots of little pockets to trap air and keep you and your face extra toasty!

Using a single strand of chunky yarn, or a fluffy laceweight held together with worsted, this balaclava is worked from the top-down with a fun construction that’s a little like turning a sock heel. This is a wonderful project for knitters growing in confidence with their skills, as the bulk of the pattern is worked in an easy waffle stitch, which gives the balaclava it’s beautiful shape and warming properties. A neat finish is created at the face opening with a stylish ribbed border.

Yarn
Chunky or worsted weight held with lace weight.
210[240, 275, 310, 350, 390] yds / 195[220, 250, 285, 320, 360]m

Shown in
Cream Version
These yarns held together throughout the balaclava.
Knitting for Olive Heavy Merino (100% merino, 137yds / 125m, 50g) in Marzipan
Knitting for Olive Soft Silk Mohair (70% mohair, 30% silk, 246 yds / 225m, 25g) in Marzipan

Grey Version
Woolfolk Luft in (55% Ovis 21 Ultimate Merino, 45% Pima Cotton, 109 yds / 100m, 50g) in L7

Gauge
17 sts and 30 rows = 4” / 10cm in basic mini waffle pattern.

Needles
US 8 / 5mm 24” / 60cm or longer circular needle
US 10 / 6mm 24” / 60cm or longer circular needle

Sizing
baby[toddler, child–adult small, adult medium, adult large, adult x-large]
Width from front opening to centre back approx: 7 1/2[9, 9 1/2, 10 1/2, 11, 11 1/2]” / 19[22.5, 24, 26.5, 27.5, 29]cm.
Length at centre back approx: 12[14 1/4, 15 1/2, 17 3/4, 20, 22 1/4]” / 30[35.5, 39, 44.5, 50, 55.5]cm.