Rib Balaclava in 12ply Knitting Pattern Kennedy: A Comprehensive Guide

Stay warm and stylish this winter with the Rib Balaclava in 12ply Knitting Pattern Kennedy. This comprehensive guide will provide you with everything you need to know about creating this cozy and practical accessory.

Materials:

• 1 ball of 12ply acrylic yarn
• 4 mm circular knitting needles
• Stitch marker
• Large-eyed needle
• Scissors

Abbreviations:

• CO - Cast on
• K - Knit
• P - Purl
• K2tog - Knit 2 stitches together
• P2tog - Purl 2 stitches together
• BO - Bind off

Gauge:

20 stitches and 26 rows to 10 cm in 1x1 rib stitch

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Instructions:

Ribbing:

1. CO 100 stitches.
2. Work in 1x1 rib stitch (K1, P1) for 10 cm.

Crown Shaping:

3. Row 1: Knit to last 3 sts, K2tog, K1.
4. Row 2: Purl.
5. Rows 3-4: Knit.
6. Repeat Rows 1-4 until there are 20 stitches remaining.

Top Shaping:

9. Row 1: Knit to last 3 sts, K2tog, K1.
10. Row 2: Knit.
11. Repeat Rows 1-2 until there are 10 stitches remaining.

Balaclava Shaping:

13. Divide the stitches evenly over two circular needles (50 stitches per needle).
14. Join and work in the round.
15. Work in 1x1 rib stitch (K1, P1) for 15 cm.
16. Facial Opening:
1. Row 1: Knit to the center, place a stitch marker, bind off the next 20 stitches, continue knitting to the end of the round.
2. Row 2: Knit to the stitch marker, place a second stitch marker, bind off the next 10 stitches, continue knitting to the end of the round.
3. Work in the round in 1x1 rib stitch until both sides reach the same length.
17. Neck Gaiter:
1. Work in 1x1 rib stitch until the neck gaiter reaches the desired length.
2. Bind off all stitches.

Finishing:

26. Sew the side seams of the balaclava.
27. Sew the top of the neck gaiter to the bottom of the facial opening.
28. Thread the yarn through the remaining stitches at the crown and pull tight to close.
29. Trim any excess yarn.

Tips:

• To make the balaclava larger or smaller, adjust the number of stitches cast on accordingly.
• To make the balaclava longer or shorter, adjust the number of rows worked in the body and neck gaiter portions.
• If you are using multiple colors of yarn, join them at the beginning of the round and carry the unused color up the side of the balaclava.
• Be sure to weave in all loose ends securely.

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The Rib Balaclava in 12ply Knitting Pattern Kennedy is a warm, stylish, and functional accessory that is perfect for winter. With this comprehensive guide, you can easily create your own unique balaclava. So grab your needles and yarn and get started today!

Rib Balaclava in 12ply knitting pattern - Kennedy

4.5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	4550 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Print length	:	4 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

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