Sizes: 2 (3-4) 5-8 (9-12) years
Head circumference: 49-50 (51-52) 53-54 (55-56) cm
Needle size: Circular needle 5 mm
Gauge: 20 sts/10 cm (in rib)
Recommended yarn and amount: Strikkefeber ReMerino, Rauma Mitu, Sandnes Alpakka ull, Sandnes Double Sunday, or similar: 50 (100) 100 g.
+ Strikkefeber Fluffy/Fat mohair, Rauma Tjukk Mohair, Pickles Big Fuzz, or similar: 50 (100) 100 g.

Milla balaclava is a balaclava for anyone who gets really cold in winter. It can be worn as a hood, on its own or with a beanie underneath. It is thick and cosy and the tight stitches provide excellent protection against wind and snow. It is worked top down in rib pattern. Once the main section has been completed, stitches are picked up around the face opening and are finished with a wide I- cord edge. Milla balaclava should fit loosely around the head so that you can pull it back and wear it as a hood at the back of the neck.

Colour:
The pictured balaclava is worked in Rauma Mitu 1832 and Rauma Tjukk mohair 184.

Find tutorials on techniques used at YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@witredesign/videos