550 – Tuck-Away Balaclava Pattern

Multi-Sized Pattern for Adults & Kids, Adult Sizes XS - XL     Size Chart
Kids Sizes LG and XL correspond to Adult XS and SM

Skill Level:  2, Easy

A warm and toasty cap with a tuck away balaclava can be made with this clever sewing pattern.  Make a striped or solid color hat.  The balaclava can be worn several ways:  covering nose and mouth, pulled down under chin to act as a neckwarmer, and tucked up inside the hat when not needed.  Perfect for staying warm in all kinds of cold weather!

Fabric Suggestions (Fabric must have crosswise stretch):
Main Fleece: Any fleece fabric such as PolarTec® 200, 300, or Windblock.
Facemask: Any lightweight fleece fabric or Micro Fleece.
Stretch Binding: 4–way stretch Nylon/Lycra. 

Notions:  Thread

For more pattern details, go here 550 (PDF).