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    Teddy Bear Balaclava

    Jan 23, 2020 4 minutes

    YARN

    • 2, 3, 3, 4, 4 balls 50gm 8 ply Patons Dreamtime in colour 0333

    NEEDLES AND TOOLS

    • 4.00mm knitting needles

    • 3.25mm knitting needles

    • Wool sewing needle

    MEASUREMENTS

    Size: 3 mths, 6 mths, 9 mths, 12 mths, 18 mths Fits head approx: 40, 45, 47, 48, 50 cm

    TENSION

    22 sts by 30 rows to 10cm over stocking st, using 4.00mm needles.

    GETTING STARTED

    Note: If desired a circular needle may be used to accommodate the large number of sts. Work in rows not rounds.

    WORKING PATTERN BALACLAVA

    Using 4.00mm needles, cast on 162 (170, 186, 194, 202) sts. Beg Rib Band

    Row 1: K2, * P2, K2, rep from * to end.

    P2, *

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