Baby Animal Balaclava Knitting Pattern

Knit an Adorable Baby Animal Balaclava

Baby hats gape at the back or squeeze under the chin more often than they should. This one is shaped to actually fit a baby's head, not just cover it.

The shaping techniques are all explained clearly along the way, including a video link for the two trickier steps, so you won't be left guessing.

Skill Level: Confident Beginner
Finished Size: 3-6 months, 6-12 months, 1-2 years

• Short row shaping follows the curve of the head for a snug, comfortable fit instead of the usual gaping or pulling
• Choose bunny ears or bear ears from the same pattern, so you get two different looks from one project
• Sized from newborn through toddler, so you can make it again as the baby grows or for the next little one

          "The shaping around the face is what got me, it actually sits the way it's supposed to."

Materials

• Fingering weight merino or similar fine wool blend, approx 50-100g depending on size
• 2.5mm and 3.0mm circular needles (40cm, or 80-100cm for magic loop) or double-pointed needles
• Stitch markers
• Tapestry needle for finishing