beginner knit balaclava tutorial! \\ free pattern \\ made in the moment

[@katedart707]

This was the first knit project I ever finished and I learned a lot from it but sadly it was too small! I'm going to make a few adjustments so hopefully it fits and try again. Thanks for posting

[@zoegras4787]

Thank you for including the TikTok and thank you so much for making this video!

[@madeinthemoment]

of course! there's definitely a larger conversation to be had about it, I'm glad that I saw them post that. and you are welcome, thanks for watching :)

[@scaredwicked]

Hi! I just wanted to say I was the one who bought the striped one off of your depop and I'm in love! Thanks so much for including the history and double standards of them too.

[@madeinthemoment]

aw yay ! thanks for watching this and for purchasing that one. I hope you enjoy it! And yes, there's definitely a lot more history and background but I thought that was a good place to start the conversation.

[@evakatharina2565]

Thanks a lot for sharing! Love it ❤️ Just one thing, I added two stitches, so the amount of stitches can be divided by 4 and the pattern work even better. (And i have a big head - it worked out just fine!)

[@PointdeCoeur]

Thank you so much for this video ! It is very well explained and I was able to easily convert the numbers of stitches and rows to fit with my yarn thanks to your written pattern ☺️ I juste finished my first balaclava and it turned out amazing, so a huge thank you from France 💪🏻😀

[@madeinthemoment]

Yay! I'm so glad you enjoyed it :)

[@kthy31]

this was one of the first “real” knit projects I did! before this I only did scarfs and very simple rectangular things I loved it! it was so easy to follow along and the finished product came out beautifully! I also completed it in just a few days. It’s a great beginner project imo I adapted the length of the ribbed collar to cover my entire neck, and for the main part I didn’t do stockinette but I did this very simple “bubble” pattern: 1. row: 2k 2p 2. row: 2k 2p 3. row: 2p 2k 4. row: 2p 2k it gives a really lovely effect and makes the item a bit stretchier too! thank you for the great tutorial xx

[@emjaelni]

i was able to make my first knit project ever because of this video! thank you!!

[@juliana-yw7bg]

thank you so much for this tutorial and the free written pattern! it's very helpful. i'm sure a lot of people really appreciate it! 🥰

[@radschele1815]

I had those with long... trails as a child. And a little wool Ball at the end. We always had heavy snow, so overlapping clothes with few ports of entry for snow was important. Funny. Im from East Germany, and 31. Funny they were back😂

[@inmimisbowl]

I love it, thank you sooo much for sharing! I started crocheting last year, and really want to pick up knitting. I'm slowly getting the hang of it. I'm currently making a beanie and this balaclava would be a great second project! sending love from the netherlands~

[@madeinthemoment]

I’m so glad you like it! I’m mainly a crocheter as well and trying to get better as a knitter. Can’t wait to see what you make ❤️

[@laceyetzel6486]

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[@jsmith3980]

Thank you for posting.My mother has brown skin and black hair, she has been wearing balaclavas for years. It's a hat of sorts, more like a hood , made to keep the cold out. She doesn't ski either.

[@madeinthemoment]

Yes absolutely! I've loved wearing mine to keep me warm when I'm commuting. Functions just like a hat/scarf combo!

[@fueled.by.ram3n]

Did some modifications for my balaclava if ur interested- Did a centered-double-decrease (cdd) instead of k3tog Seamed the top of the hood with a Kitchener stitch

[@CharlotteMagdeliene]

Incredible tutorial- so easy, so clear - the best I’ve found thank you!!!❤

[@ashleyingcoco1702]

i dont know how to knit (yet) but you're honestly so calming to listen to!! love from the Philippines :))

[@madeinthemoment]

thank you so much ❤️❤️❤️ and I believe in you if you want to learn! I mostly crochet but it’s been fun learning to knit too!

[@PolaCiszewska]

Thank you for your video work and sharing it with us! You explained how its done v clearly and made my knitting experience very enjoyable. I thought this project was to difficult for me as a beginner but with your help it turned out not to be. I love the result. Cheers, have a good day!

[@bigwatcherofthings]

Hi Em, love your videos as always. Thank you for creating such thorough tutorials!

[@moss_fairy2001]

This is an incredible tutorial, thank you :) I've been meaning to knit more and this is so helpful

[@lynnkim6214]

Will try this out as my next project. Can't wait to cast on! Thank you 😊

[@juuli.4310]

omg i did it! i feel like i could conquer the world, thank you so much!!!

[@saraa2898]

Thank you for the pattern and I love your channel so far! Cant wait to see more videos :)

[@madeinthemoment]

thank you for watching!

[@Sewkniteat]

Thanks a lot , I was looking forward for a easy pattern and I am glad i found yours.

[@fireicevirgo]

You are so talented, im so excited to start making my own

[@sobreira-martyndesign3317]

Love your tutorial, good speed and very easy to follow.

[@Casin]

Why did you cast on 70 if you’re doing 2x2 rib? Shouldn’t it be a multiple of 4?

[@textingjesus]

Halfway through this u started sounding like Lena Dunham and I can’t unhear it and Lena Dunham is just teaching me how to knit now

[@kaitlinmurphy248]

This is such a great tutorial thank you!!

[@massiddai]

Great Video! Thanks a million I will make it and show you the result asap!

[@kamilas2758]

hey! I was looking for balaclava pattern for a while, the one that is easy to understand for the beginner like me... And this seem to be the one! thank you for making the video :) I have more chunky yarn and 9mm needles tho, definitely will have to decrease amount of stiches. Do you have any ideas/suggestions on how many should I do in this case? Thanks in advance! :)

[@madeinthemoment]

I’m glad you like it! I think it’s a great beginner project 😊 Here are the measurements of the finished project! Ribbing is 16in around and 4.5in long 6in of stockinette st until you decrease and then decrease until for 2in Ribbing around the face is 1in I’ve actually had a few people ask about this so I will try to make either a written guide or tiktok/reel with a chunky yarn 🤩

[@andreapaz2858]

sadly too small for me on the first go around, but this was my first knitting project and i loved it, will make adjustments for the next one! But great tutorial ❤

[@charlootie8805]

Omg best tutorial ever you are so great!!!!

[@madeinthemoment]

so glad you like it!!!

[@bimboboggins]

hi! i know you made this tutorial a long time ago, but do you thing you could use the kitchener stitch at the end instead of binding off and seaming? i feel like that would work but im a bit newer and not entirely sure

[@MrWhateverintheworld]

Hi! I’m confused on how you joined the neck part in the beginning so it’s a circle. I started and mine its just a line. I can sew it together later but it’s just kinda skipped over how it ended up connected. (I’m using the same needles as u) Sorry if this is dumb thanks!

[@madeinthemoment]

Not dumb! I did kind of skip over that. Yeah you basically just start knitting at the beginning of the cast on. If you need help, you should look up some videos on how to join your knitting in the round on circular needles :) once you do it once it's really easy!

[@illummise8436]

Anyone when they finish the round have 4 knit stitches next to each other?

[@zijiachu3128]

hi! may i know which yarn you use? i find worsted can have quite a difference in thickness depending on the brand

[@Shaki611]

It's very clear your explanation, I've seen the gauge in description box, what size of head circumference is it made for?

[@noorshouman3047]

I’m new to knitting but i wanted to ask doesn’t double ribbing need a total number of stitches that is divisible by 4? Maybe that’s why the ribbing isn’t working out for me its very wonky lol.

[@One_more_knot06]

Same here

[@gickyvergo4597]

Hello! About the first 25 rows, is it 25 or 20? Because I keep counting yours and it seems like it’s 20 but I’m not sure if I just cannot see very clearly.

[@aformerhiro7383]

made the mistake of doing this with fingering weight yarn and 2.5mm needles.... my finger joints are weeping. i had to cast on around 144 stitches, for context. i make good choices :')

[@elisabethhshack]

I want to make matching ones for myself and my 1.5 yr old! Any suggestions for making this one smaller?

[@luciasalazar6438]

Ficou linda,e facil de fazer

[@cptremo_5782]

Hi, thank you for the pattern and tutorial, would I be able to do this pattern with a 1x1 rib in order to have a tighter neckline? If so would anything else about the pattern change such as number of cast on stitches etc.

[@madeinthemoment]

I think that work fine! You'd still want an even number of stitches for the cast on so it shouldn't make a difference :)

[@josiebreuls5184]

I ended up picking up 93 stitches. I went down to 92, so is it even. Will it still work, or will it be too loose?

[@alwaysapplypressure2477]

We appreciate you

[@colettebutler3700]

Hey what weight/ thickness of wool did you use?

[@omsci9639]

after doing the first round of the knit and pearl stitches (which starts with 2 knit stitches and ends with 2 knit stitches) - do you then start the next round again but with pearl stitches? or again start it with 2 knit stitches- like the first one?

[@aura224]

hello, it is amazing, can you tell me what is the thickness of the wool please? I have one of 4.5 mm 6-7 (that what the yarn says)

[@hills2221]

I’m working my way through this- when we pick up the stitches around the face-hole is that when the strands from color changing will be hidden?

[@madeinthemoment]

Yes! I forgot to add this part into the video but you can kind of pick up the stitches around the loose strands from the color changes :)

[@ashleighcandia3621]

Can I knit this usin magic loop method as my cables are too long and if so what would you recommend to do so :)

[@faun2639]

Instead of seaming the top together, do you think a three needle bind off on the ws would look okay? I used to make and sell hoods and that’s always how I seamed up the back to avoid sewing. Whenever possible, I love being able to avoid seaming 😅

[@fueled.by.ram3n]

I did the Kitchener stitch! As long as you’ve got an even amount of stitches, I don’t see why not

[@faun2639]

@@fueled.by.ram3n three needle BO worked great! I did not have an even amount of stitches, but I made it work 😅 the balaclava came out great! I ended up making 2 (:

[@елла-р7щ]

Thank you so much! :3

[@gin4king110]

Thank youuuuu

[@laurenb6451]

I think the hoodie and mask combination is more dangerous for anybody to wear. I am going to watch this video now and since I am a real beginner I hope it’s easy enough for me to make 4 of these for my grandchildren 💚

[@bambiandgimpy]

Hi ! I’m just wondering how exactly I’m supposed to go back and forth with the knit stitches after the neck is done? Am I supposed to start knitting left handed ??

[@madeinthemoment]

You cast off some of the stitches and then you just knit back and forth as if you were knitting a flat panel :)

[@dewey7726]

still knitting back and forth during the decrease, right?

[@madeinthemoment]

yes!

[@martynas6536]

Don't mind me just marking my progress here 7:16

[@charleneoha9404]

Hey i was just wondering what ply was the yarn.

[@ghost_lad08]

Yall can you make this with straight needles? T-T I've only found 1 straight needle tutorial so far and it was English and Hindu so I feel like it'll be hard to follow...

[@kaitlyn.073]

does the slip knot count as a stitch?

[@barefacedquestions]

Yes, the slip knot is the first cast-on.

[@anasolandrada6604]

I wanna know, its 100% neccesary have the circular niddles? because i've bought the stretch ones, and idk, can i do the project any way or i have to buy the other ones?

[@madeinthemoment]

You could do it with straight needles! You'd just knit the ribbing flat and then sew it up at the end.

[@anasolandrada6604]

@@madeinthemoment thank you! the video is great, I almost finished it 💘

[@leenamunge7954]

I want to knit on 2 needles I do not have circular needles

[@erindonahue3237]

Im confused why you do 70 stitches? Shouldn’t it be a multiple of 4

[@barefacedquestions]

2x2 ribbing is indeed a multiple of 4. If you stick to that, you'd end up with purl stitches. That won't be symmetrical. So some people cast on multiples of 4 plus 2 stitches to end the row with 2 knit stitches. This give give your left and right side the same look. Hope that makes sense.

[@valeriabalini2988]

How many yards of yarn did you need?

[@madeinthemoment]

I used around 150 yards for the solid color one :) and then probably 100 yards and 50 yards of the dark and light colors for the striped one.

[@贝贝刘-s8x]

我超级喜欢你❤

[@crookcityy]

I only have straight needles could I use that instead

[@madeinthemoment]

I think so! What I would do is cast on and knit the neck ribbing flat. Then when casting off for the part that goes under the chin, cast off all the stitches on one side. Knit the hood and do the decreases. With the work still flat, pick up stitches along the edge and knit the ribbing around the face. Then when you're done with all of that you can just seam it up to close it. That should work! If any of that doesn't make sense, send me a dm on instagram and I can draw a diagram or something :)

[@jecekaoni5802]

Name of yarn?

[@emilydesmond3185]

Lovely tutorial, but no need to pander to people who loathe you.

[@MiniMoBlog]

When u include Problematic issue, Maybe you also should have mention the issue with xenophobia. when Eastern People Wear an BALACLAVA in the west society. Especially when this thing that you wearing, which is called BALACLAVA and if the word dosen‘t say it all, is coming originally from East culture and it is a very common thing there. it's whimsical, while I had to immigrate into the West People Screamed on me on the streets or discriminate me for wearing a certain look(wearing an balaclava) , because It looked too "foreign or russian" even though not everyone is russian :D now all of Sudden my Culture is trendy or being romanticized, while I was forced to fit to your Culture forget my own and be ashamed of my culture and origins. but hey nice Tutorial Thank you for being woke, Maybe next Time you also include some information of This thing that you are wearing, while it‘s trendy for only one season and maybe tomorrow it's again not cool wearing it. A little appreciation had been nice. but what can you except from white western people?

[@EmilyJohnson558]

I am not going to feel guilty for being able to wear what I like just because there are jerks in the world who pick on other types of women who want to do the same. It is racist to stigmtize skinny caucasion women just because other people are racist jerks to dark skinned people. It is not my fault that some people are evil as Long as I do my best to be a loving person to everyone I meet.

[@xxShadraxx]

We should be working for a future where hijabis can wear their hijab without being stigmatized for it. And I hope you'll stand up for them when theyre being made fun of for wearing their headcovering out of faith while you (and I, Im also white and I assume you arent muslim just like me) can wear it without fearing judgement. Also in a system where white people are in power you cannot be a victim of racism as it's systematic. You can be discriminated against, yes. And muslim women have every right to get mad (its not stigmatizing) at us whites choosing to wear a headcovering that looks a lot like a hijab without getting insulted while they literally get banned from wearing it in university (eg France). I like the balaclava and think it's obv ok to wear but let's not ignore what it does to hijabis who have been harassed bc of it. We have the power to actually do something against it. (Idk where youre from but Im guessing youre living in a country where the majority is white too) (Also before anybody starts yelling, yes I know it's eastern european. Fact is, at least in my country, if youre white and wear this nobody is gonna say shit bc this type of headcovering is trendy all of a sudden but if hijabis wear their headcovering (which can look very similar) they get insulted.)

[@lilitse2659]

Hey people is this possible to learn if youve only ever knitted scarfs before?

[@kthy31]

yes of course, that was literally me, I only did scarfs and other simple rectangular stuff! this tutorial is really easy, just follow along