Baby Balaclava Knitting Pattern

❄️ Keep little cheeks cozy—knit the tassel-cute “Tiye” baby balaclava for winter adventures. 🧶

Wrap them in warmth and whimsy with a snug hood that actually stays on during play. 🧒💖 Knit fast with 3 strands held together—quick, cozy, and so satisfying. ⚡ A charming tassel adds storybook magic, inspired by protective folklore. ✨ Clear, step-by-step PDF instructions mean you can cast on with confidence today. 📥

Pattern Details:

• Level: Intermediate (confident beginner friendly with tutorials)
• Materials: Circular and/or DPNs suitable for your chosen yarn/gauge; tapestry needle; stitch markers; measuring tape; waste yarn for grafting
• Yarn: Any soft yarn held triple (3 strands together) for a warm, quick knit; fiber choice to taste (e.g., wool/acrylic blend); yardage varies by size
• Size:
  • Size 1: 6–12 months (head 45–48 cm / 17–19 in)
  • Size 2: 1–2 years (head 48–50 cm / 19–20 in)
  • Size 3: 2–4 years (head 51–53 cm / 20–20.8 in)
  • Size 4: 4–6 years (head 53–55 cm / 20.8–21 in)
• Technical Notes: Top-down construction; begins with double-folded face rib band; knit back-and-forth to shape hood; pick up stitches at neck; neck warmer worked with raglan method; techniques include knitting in the round & flat, M1L/M1R increases, optional German short rows (alternative provided), and grafting (Kitchener Stitch); PDF instant download (English, US terms)

🧣 Snug hood + neck coverage that won’t fly off during play