The Baby Bear Balaclava by Knitting for Olive is a cute childrens balaclava with rounded bear ears.
Worked with two strands together at a small gauge, and fitting snugly around the face and neck, it makes a nice and warm accessory for those colder months (and one that the littlest ones wont be able to pull off easily!). For extra warmth and softness, the Baby Bear Balaclava is designed to be worked with a strand of merino and a strand of mohair together, except for the face band, to ensure that no fluffy fibers get too close to the childs face. The Baby Bear Balaclava is worked in one piece, both in the round and back and forth, and uses short row shaping. Two neck options are included, for a ribbed neckband or an extended neckwarmer.
SIZES:
6-12 and 12-24 months, 2-4 and 4-8 years old to fit head circumference: approx. 43-48 (48-51, 51-53, 53-56) cm [17-19 (19-20, 20-20, 20-22)]”

GAUGE:
23 stitches x 34 rows = 10 cm [4″] in Stockinette stitch with 3.5 mm / US4 needle and 2 strands held together

Baby Bear Balaclava Pattern PDF
1 ball of Merino & 1 ball of Soft Silk Mohair

Needles and notions are not included.
This balaclava is knit using US4 (16 and 24)” and DPNs, as well as US1.5 for the Italian bind-off method