How to Knit a Loose Fit Balaclava - Oversize Hood (Beginner Friendly Tutorial)

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Learn how to knit a loose fit balaclava with this beginner-friendly step-by-step tutorial!
This oversize hood combines style and coziness, making it perfect for chilly days or as a thoughtful handmade gift.
Whether you're new to knitting or looking for a quick and satisfying project, this guide has you covered.

🎥 What’s in this tutorial?

~Simple, easy-to-follow instructions
~Tips for achieving the perfect loose fit
~Techniques suitable for beginners and advanced knitters

🧶 Materials used:

Yarn: aran / worsted weight yarn
Gauge: 14sts x 19rows / 10x10 cm (4x4 inch)
Needles: 40 / 60 cm circular knitting needles, 6 mm (or size needed to meet gauge)
~get as close to the stitches as you can~
If you have more sts: change to a larger size.
If you have fewer sts: use smaller needles.

Other tools: 2 stitch markers, tapestry needle, scissors, tape measure

yarn: DROPS Nepal (8907) & Diablo by Hobbii (32)

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⏲ timestamps:

00:00 intro
00:30 materials
01:15 cast on
04:18 ribbing
05:58 set up row
08:25 edge sts explained
09:26 continue in stockinette stitch
09:56 set up for decreasing rows
11:38 decreasing rows
11:59 decreasing on right side
12:41 decreasing on wrong side
14:31 kitchener stitch
17:20 measurements

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[isabellafriis]

This is the first thing I have ever knitted that actually turned out good!! Thank you so much :D

[SusanSorabella]

You make it look very easy. I appreciate the video tutorial so much! Thank you!

[nz-nz]

Very nice!
Thank you for the great tutorial and for going slowly and showing different angles when doing your stitches.
I usually detest background music on such videos, but yours was quite

[maradevincenzi]

Thank you for this video…I have wanted to make one of these for a long time but have been afraid it was too hard to make…but your video is so clear, I think I’m up for the challenge 😊❤

[bentestarreveld]

I made a balaclava with this video, while being a beginner knitter! I learned a lot of new techniques and you made it all very clear! I would suggest taking enough time tho, because I had to rush to finish it before Christmas! But it turned out very nice!

[bdk_bdnsk]

Thank you for this amazing tutorial :). This was my first real knitting project and it turned out really nice!

[allie.s]

Hi, I just want to thank you so much for this tutorial. Thank you for the time and detail you put into it. This was my 3rd knit project and it came out perfect!! Just subbed, keep it up :)

[idontjudge]

just finished it! new winter staple thank you so much :)

[LuciaLiArt]

suuuper cute!!! <3! this is now on my to-make list!

[majagraczyk]

Thank you for this tutorial so much <3

[poli]

Thanks for the video! If you had a 4mm needle (I have a yarn that’s for that size), with how many stitches would you start?

[chiquita.milenita]

Hi! Thank for a super thorough tutorial :) I was wondering if you think it's possible to do a double-sided version of this pattern? I have two yarns/colours and I'd like to try to make it reversible (though I do recognise that it'll be double the stitches). I'm not sure if I'm being too ambitious haha (I'm a somewhat decent beginner when it comes to knitting)

[idontjudge]

this video is incredibly helpful, thank you!!

[Con]

If I wanted to add a draw strong around the face do you have any tips? Thank you!

[luciaalvarezpaez]

I loved the video. I am a beginner, could you explain how to interpret the gauge indications?

[msssommer]

I’m getting stuck with the set up row. What does *k 7, kfb* 9 times, k 8 mean?

Am I repeating the k7 and the kfb 9 times until I’m left with k8, or do I do the full sequence of *k 7, kfb* 9 times, k 8 then repeat k7 and kfb9 until the end?

[irmarosero]

I just finished my balaclava with this tutorial and learned so much thank you! ❤ question, if I want to do another one but not oversize, regular size, how can I adjust the measurements? Any recommendations? I really appreciate your help thanks again!

[anne]

thank you sm for this video !! I was just wondering how many balls of yarn did you use for this project ?

[annejsantiago]

hey sorry if i sound dumb! i dont get the edge stitches do i have to keep turning around my work to do it or just do it on one side (knit on right side?)

[nicholesanchez]

Hi, I wanted to make this with thick and quick yarn and bigger needles do you have any suggestions for the number of stitches