DIY knit balaclava with my free pattern | how to make a balaclava for $12 | Knitting

Supplies used:
I used one ball of the Cascade yarns 220 Superwash, and for the green one I added one ball of the Drops kid Silk Mohair yarn.
Celery (green) 220 Superwash yarn: www.lovecrafts... *
Sage Green Mohair: www.valleyyarn...
Baby Denim 220 Superwash yarn: www.lovecrafts... *
Needles Sizes used: 4.5mm and 5.5mm
My instagram: / jennaphipps
Shop my closet and "this is my thrifting bag" tote bags at
jennaphipps.co...
thrifted by jenna Instagram: / thriftedbyjenna
my Pinterest: www.pinterest....
Subscribe to my channel
/ @jennaphipps
My Sewing/DIY supplies & gear + recommendations: www.amazon.ca/... *
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
Want to work with me?
[e-mail]
links with * are affiliate links, the prices do not change on your end but I do receive a small commission.

[@alicebas377]

i am old and have been knitting since i was 4 (over 60years) and i have been making 4 needle mittens for the grandkids...one thing i always do when knitting in the round is add an extra stitch to my cast on and when i start the round i slip that extra stitch on to my my first needle and knit two together, to form the circle..it gives added strength and makes the work seamless.. try it!

[@Legibleink1942]

I’m at best an intermediate knitter (I’ve been knitting for about a year and a half) and I use this method as well!

[@TheJazzimum]

That's a great method! I am going to try it on my next knit! 😍 Thank you for sharing.

[@makadoodledoo]

I use the caston side to make the extra stitch and slip it over the start of the caston and then tighten it and tie it onto the stitch on the other needle to join in the round

[@saraw8503]

All we knitters are addicted to the act of knitting and the yarn collection.

[@JennaPhipps]

I have never related to anything more than your comment

[@yingying4785]

continental is so hard when you first start learning it omg ;-; but once you get a hang of it it's so much faster (not for ribs though... but maybe i just don't like ribs hahaha) love your knitting videos they're always so interesting and I love how you explain stuff without making it boring! the garment turned out so cute!

[@JennaPhipps]

Ahhhh that’s amazing to hear it gets better 😍 I been practicing still so it’s getting easier but not perfect yet 😂 Awh thank you!!!!!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@bgummeson]

Purling can be tricky in Continental. I learned the Norwegian purl from Arne and Carlos, and it’s a much easier way to manage tension of the purl in Continental style.

[@kaylalea1148]

That’s actually crazy cause I agree with continental being hard to learn but I will only do ribbing with continental. It feels so much easier to me.

[@margitbenko5867]

It's so interesting to hear it because I learned knitting continental and I didn't know there's another way to do it, and it comes so naturally for me. I think that's because I learned to crochet first and after years crocheting it was just... Trivial?! I don't know, it's just interesting.

[@clarakf]

i can ONLY do continental bc i started crocheting before i started knitting and it's so much easier for me to knit continental

[@RossellaWilson]

I'd love a written pattern for this project, you lost me past min.17. Your humor is contagious by the way lol! Thanks!

[@marie-laurencehoule1853]

so cute!!! could you do a pdf pattern too? it would help a lot

[@EventingDunya]

I just got sucked into the vortex of watching your crocheting videos (since I started crocheting a couple of weeks ago again), and now I'm your biggest fan! I love watching you create, and make your own clothing. It's so fun to follow your process while also working on my projects at the same time. Man, I wish we could just sit down with friends and crochet/knit together - how dang cool would that be. This makes me feel close to that, and it's so fun! Thanks for uploading & keep up the great work. That Balaclava ROCKS.

[@antadiakhoumpaad]

I was literally just looking for a balaclava pattern, so I could use my leftover yarn for it!!!❤️

[@elainetan1649]

one thing i ADORE about your videos is the fact that they're lengthy (just the right amount) and perfect to put on while i crochet as educational white noise in the bg. yet your content/editing makes time fly and the vid seems short afterwards !!! 💛💛

[@elejac9925]

Note to self for my poor work memory: 112 stitches 🕒 K2 P2 for 6 rows Continental ✅ Turn off animal crossing ✅ Take chin stitches off on scrap yarn 🥴 Change needles for stockinette 🤔 but to what needle? From what needle? 25 stockinette then decrease Each side count to 35 Add stitch marker Ssk , left leaning do i need to slip or just knit two together like i usually do? How many do i decrease? One per row? 16 rows No decreasing in the back Wait what is the gauge of this? And how long wire? Remove scrap yarn.. wait how do i add scrap yarn? Ssk hey that was not continental jenna 😠😭 I like sewing though Head portion done Dipsy looks fire Wait what is happening? Oh the chin part? Brb gonna call my grandma and ask her to knit in my acrylic and cotton yarn Update: she acrylic shamed me, i´m on my own 🫠 I just use my fingers when casting off oops Wait i don´t do long tail cast on, i knit them, will this make the head hole less stretchy?

[@venus8927]

this comment actually helped me ?? that video is all over the place for a beginner like me it’s so hard to understand 😭😭

[@elejac9925]

@@venus8927 Let me know how it went, I never made mine! 😭

[@venus8927]

@@elejac9925 i gave up im trying to make a cute crop top. search summer secret crop on Google it’s a free pattern

[@TrashD0g]

I actually made my first one like a week ago! It was not the best. (that being said) Im very excited for this! Thank you :3

[@ileanasolorzano9605]

The amount of times I have searched this video lol I hope it does something for your views! I'm a new knitter (3 months) and I went for this! I think as a newbie I needed a little more instruction (went rogue at times) but I finished this baby with minimal ( okay maybe more than a few) mistakes and more so I'm here to say that I love your creativity and you inspire me to keep practicing my knitting! Thank you! XOXO new sub :)

[@auxanebh8658]

Hi, how long did it take you please ?

[@joanneswinehart4976]

The bellaclaval looks like it came straight out of my mother’s 1940 - 1950 knitting magazines. Do you know the history of them? They seem very practical for all of you in the cold Northern countries 🤗

[@joanneswinehart4976]

So I can’t spell 🤷‍♀️. Balaclava!

[@efshertsatskeh]

It originated from the 1854 Crimean war, the British troops would wear them in the town of Balaclava hence the name

[@mariacanales1870]

I lived in Massachusetts for 14 years and I know how cold it could get . I imagine in Canada is even colder. Looking at your hat you can probably take ie a step further make a mask of the same material and attach with buttons so all we can see is the eyes and you can cover them with glasses….let me know if you like the idea….love your energy and the happiness you project over the internet….be safe,be happy and Always be Bless…hug and kisses for Benson and Jack…..😊❤❤❤

[@michaelroberts3008]

Constructive criticism: btw I love your videos and how aesthetic they are but you should def include all the materials that are in your vid like the stitch markers+yarn needle. Also when you are doing a demonstration you should consider doing it very slow and carefully without any cuts so we can see exactly what your doing kind of like rj knits.

[@martyna2482]

I'd add a gauge too 🥺 Would be nice to know how many rows and stitches were used in a specific type of yarn and needes. Not everyone has access to the same brands of yarn and has the same body measurements 😅

[@lindsey9958]

This isn't a pattern instruction video though

[@AnniCarlsson]

​@@martyna2482 rows going to depend on size so make one her size not really help you

[@scindiarivera5548]

I live in a tropical island and I'll never need a balaclava in my life, but I love Jenna, so I'll watch this video for entertaining purposes. ❤️

[@qmoonp4923]

When you mentioned the yarn pouch it made me laugh, when i was younger and knitting socks, i had a bag that fit a round box perfectly. so if i ever went out with my family, i used to carry my knitting stuff around my neck to knit on the go !!

[@layla2468k]

It’s become a tradition for me to make this every year- thank you for your amazing details and easy to listen to video ❤️❤️

[@danajo6711]

Thank you so much for this video. I made 3 balaclava the last 2 weeks! Yeah! The 3rd is the best, perfect fit. I had to check out different needles and yarns, every combination is different. And every head is different! 😅 Only 1 thing.. I´m a bit confused about all the other topics in this video, I only want to knit and to know how it works.

[@CreationsbyOmi_]

You should totally make a crochet version of this :)

[@mpicton_]

yes please!

[@amandateoh1164]

Theres another youtuber who did it by crochet! 😊kzbin.info/www/bejne/oWTaZoGqf9aqd80

[@CreationsbyOmi_]

@@amandateoh1164 Thankyou so much for the link!

[@melissaalexandraa]

I’ve never heard the word balaclava pronounced so in my head I always just say baklava 😂 thanks for teaching me how to say it!

[@zoerose3478]

One of these things is a hat and the other is a dessert 😝

[@queenofhearts1670]

I love all your videos and you're amazing. You bring so much joy to KZbin. Thanks for sharing you and what you do here. ❤️🙏💐🤗

[@Killa_768]

When the video pop up I got so exited. My favorite youtuber posted again ✨✨✨✨❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@phoenixlopez2516]

I was waiting for this video ever since Laini talked about it!

[@JennaPhipps]

Laini was the one who inspired me 😍

[@phoenixlopez2516]

@@JennaPhipps she kept mentioning that she told you to make a video about it in her videos so I knew it was coming! ☺️

[@lisaschwendi6816]

I did iiiiit:) my First knitting project finished. Easier and harder than I expected. Looking forward for more :) thank you so much

[@sarahfrancisco4879]

Congrats! How many skeins did you use ?

[@micayladorsett5649]

Always good to wake up to one of your videos!!!

[@corrieclips1592]

It’s Christmas Eve right now, I have been crocheting for just over a year now and I really wanna learn how to knit too 😊 I’ve got some needles in the post and I think this is gonna be my first project. Anyways I love your videos thank u for posting them :’) they’re great and super helpful too

[@FelisaMontenegro]

Idk how to knit and it gave me a lot of anxiety cause I had no idea what you were talking about but the end result really makes me want to learn! She’s beautiful! Maybe I’ll be able to make this one day ✌🏼

[@juliastockmans1572]

omg your dog wearing the balaclava is such a vibe lol sooooo cute!!!

[@Wika-jt1rg]

I finished knitting my first scarf yesterday. Balaclava and socks are next on my "to knit" list. Wish me luck 😅

[@marwahtamim7633]

Continental knitting is one of those things that feels like you'll never get it down. But after a little practice you get your groove and your knitting becomes so much faster!!! I hope you stick with it. It really helped take my knitting to the next level :)

[@cheribowers9434]

I hold my yarn when knitting the same way I hold my yarn when I crochet. I knit continental style and combination (eastern and western variations sometimes). I actually find "the old fashion way of knitting" harder to do. Continental knitting is a more comfortable style for some who learned to crochet first.

[@user-dn4rd1ym6k]

Sitting in toilet, and counting stitches, it is meeeee,.... Have a lot warm funny laughs...!!!! Not enough words... You are so close to me..hmmmm , noooo , it is not right words !!!! I mean, I mean .... I so .... your WAY PRESENT WHAT YOU ARE !!!!

[@Tiny_dubu]

Hi jenna, I recommend you try out flicking. I use flicking & continental both. Continental uses more or my left hand, flicking uses more of right hand, so I switch between them whenever my hands get tired, and honestly, I am slightly faster and better tension control with flicking.

[@cptremo_5782]

Is there a written pattern for this anywhere?!

[@tarobarf]

I’m so lost at the 17 minute mark…. Basically can’t finish the balaclava because the video is way to difficult to follow…

[@mariacrociata2016]

Same!!!

[@tripinoncrochet7676]

You are so talented and everything you make is so beautiful 👍❤️

[@taylorcowan4867]

When you put the green balaclava on it reminded me of yoda lol love it

[@abby-me17016]

I don’t know how, I don’t know why but I completely forgot how to crochet, I watched ur video and suddenly I rmb how to crochet and this a video of knitting

[@marietsmit4080]

In the sixties when i was a child I had one. ❤

[@judyreynolds305]

Omg I had a sweater exactly like the one you have on…in 1977!!!!😂🤣!

[@iheartmusic41]

The Mohair is gonna make that thing hella warm so definitely the right choice. But also I would definitely size down the needles next time you make one without the mohair, a Balaclava works so much better with a more dense, almost stiff fabric

[@brixitlorenzo6643]

crochet balaclava pleaseee! anyway this was awesome!💚

[@amber2576]

Just finished and it turned out so cute!! Thank you for this!

[@lillyb6086]

this has just made me want another balaclava!

[@hanban_96]

im opposite... i cant do english knitting for the life of me but continental knitting is way easier, probably because i learnt how to crochet first lmao but yeah a tip i have if you struggle with tension is to wrap the working yarn twice around your fingers and knit that way

[@sunnyside286]

For continental knitting try holding the yarn as if you're crocheting hope that helps!

[@sandradearing604]

U MAKE MY DAY every time you have a new show! THE DOGE ROCKS. BTW~ Ty for this one! I've been dying to make one. Throwing your yarn isn't old fashion it is just another stype! ENJOY your holidays!

[@erikavictoria1163]

vicent looking like a little peasant with the green balaclava on

[@angrey1256]

Hey! Continental knitting is kinda hard but I ended up doing a mix of continental and English! I hold the yarn in my right hand instead of the left and just feed the yarn through my fingers just like they do in continental. Idk if that makes sense but there’s tons of different ways to knit, just do what’s comfortable for you!

[@madebymouminatou]

SOS 😭 Is anyone else so confused by how she got from having 10 stitches in the middle to connecting all the stitches that were just threaded onto separate strings??

[@madebymouminatou]

Especially between 17 and 18 it’s hard to follow cause of all the cuts

[@andreacastro5468]

@@madebymouminatou she’s adding in the stitches on the side as she’s making more rows. You could see her removing the stitches from the 35 on the left to slip stitch onto the 10 that she has. Slip stitch on each side and it should be 35 rows. I was also confused but I rewatched like 100x until it clicked 😭

[@barbbottle1869]

SO CONFUSED

[@Shaki611]

@@andreacastro5468 I'm re-watching also and I got confused about what she did next, because she doesn't show closely how it's turning out, and what she's done and how, but I guess you're right, putting one st together with the 10 middle st. And knitting together or ssk , But she doesn't explain that she's done that till there's only the 10 middle st left. Also where to pick up st

[@lilysutton7924]

@@Shaki611 Do you know where she gets the working yarn from? Because it’s at the end of the knitting that I have just put on hold … and then suddenly she’s knitting ?! V confused! Would much appreciate some help

[@thatswacc6473]

10:30 Aro Knits n Purls on youtube says she knits while running on the treadmill ˙𐃷˙

[@regangray7423]

I was waiting for this! Tysm Jenna!💚❤

[@lagabrielaa]

This was a fun little project. I did get a little lost around min 17 once I was actually knitting, but it worked out! Just worked in my tails and it looks cute! Btw I also struggle with continental style knitting, but I find it helpful for sweaters with a lot of just basic knit rows on circular needles.

[@Ale2000Ali]

did u figure out what was going on at m 17??

[@catherineboudreau8399]

Hey Gabriela! I'm so lost at 17 mins right now ahahah, don't understand where she gets the ''extra piece of yarn'' to start knitting the back? Do we need to add some new yarn to start knitting or did I miss something? Cause the yarn connected to the balls of yarn are at the end of one side with is now ''set aside''. Is this clear? NEED HELP ahahah!

[@lagabrielaa]

@@catherineboudreau8399 What I did was take one stich that was set aside on my knit row, and knit together, then when I had to purl the other side I took another stich from the set aside section and incorporated. So you technically incorporate a stitch every time you reach the beginning or the end of a row. Idk if that was clear, but it worked for me.

[@kellyderepentigny4668]

omg girl did you figure out what to do at min 17 i have no idea what to do im stressing

[@lia-vt7cr]

did anyone figure it out? im lost!

[@Woolpedia-Kanal]

When you were picking up stitches you were knitting continental 😀 you can do it! 21:16

[@emilydinunzio2570]

love this video, and I can't wait to try the pattern with some thrifted merino silk yarn I found a month ago. I like alternating between continental and english throwing, and I find that my wrists don't fatigue as much this way. I would recommend that you try to learn the twisted german cast on for stretchy things like hats and the balaclava. It is very similar to long tail cast-on except you twist a loop to add some yarn to the cast on, which makes it more stretchy!!

[@cheryllynnalston-morton9512]

You are such a joy 😂, keep up the good work...peace and love!!!

[@BodilBergseth]

I cant knit but im watching this bc i woke up early!🥲🕗

[@Izzy-vy6wu]

Thank you so much for this! Ive been looking for one of these!

[@maddyvee816]

Continental seriously changed the knitting game for me. Much easier on smaller yarn btw, it won’t cause back issues over time. Just keep practicing it, and make sure you’re not purling backwards because I was when I first started and it made everything way harder than it had to be lol

[@AnnaTalks-videos]

Honestly, I’m here for it.

[@tinakercher8768]

For continental hold the yarn like you do for crochet. I enjoy your exploits.

[@lexikon3310]

Do you have the written pattern?

[@SivimLy]

This was pretty hard to follow :( lol

[@elainebye9090]

Clever pattern, good job knitting! Well done.

[@Koala-Aquatics]

Watching this trying to wrap my head around red hearts balaclava pattern ugh. Might frog and try yours out!

[@Kalimbarima]

The video ive been waiting for for 5 weeks

[@jilldurkin8355]

“it’s not really effortless Kathy” I’m dead 😂😂😂

[@nn951]

Balaclava reminds me of Merida's dress from brave

[@ervinsmoviecorner8748]

Merry Christmas, Jenna!🌸🌸❤️❤️🎄🎄

[@JennaPhipps]

Merry Christmas!!

[@Shaki611]

18:42 would've been better to sum up what you've done til that moment and show it closer with camera, after decreasing taking 1 st. of spare yarn borders you didn't explain that you keep doing that til there's what? 10 st left? I got lost, it's not explained in the video. I only might guess it. I'd like to knit this project but I find it not as clear and helpful, ypu say you want to make it simple but it gets complicated for beginners since you're not showing clearly the progression and explaining what you're doing at some points, I hope I'm clear, I suggest you show the steps and parts you're doing and you've done so far with a little closer shot, many followers have put questions about the same with no answer. 😔

[@florenciaarias7355]

Omg Ive been thinking about making one of these! Thank youuuu

[@alltimelowforever4]

How do you end up with 116 stitches when beginning the neck when we started with casting on 112?

[@ks-b7427]

SEW proud of u for moving onto continental :,) i was hurting watching you throw in your previous vids lol

[@sammilt]

omg this is such a good idea, i’m so excited to try it!!🤠

[@Bri-ql5gz]

i only crochet and have no idea how to knit, but i still watched this video all the way through lmao

[@jennjohnson-richards5829]

I was just considering this the other day, but decided on a neck warmer.

[@lavishbbystacia7998]

I literally love this video i’m a beginner and everything is super easy but I’m just getting confused on where the string came from @ 17:12 so i’m stuck on how to finish this off . can anyone help me?

[@louisaelizabeth4360]

omg me too

[@milime7270]

Me toooo, help!!

[@yarynchoi5483]

me too! hoping jenna will reply at some point, but i think you can either join in new yarn or you can knit to the stitch marker and then thread off the stitches, which brings the string right up to the stitches in the middle. but then that leaves you with uneven rows later on so it's tricky :(

[@lavishbbystacia7998]

@@yarynchoi5483 I acc just figured it out!! So i’m pretty sure you cut the yarn from the last row that was made ( i left a few inches just so it doesn’t unravel)and then I jus began using that string and continued knitting with it and following the tutorial I worked out well!!

[@JupiterLight28]

Not me reading it as Bach🎹-la-va until now like the food 😂

[@ThaoLe-cx1yf]

Your dreamy pup make me distracted :> By the way thanks a lot for the pattern

[@MyErinyes]

it looks super cute!

[@Onehallofacreation]

Look up project bags!! You could make a video of you sewing one together. They’re super easy!

[@theatapangco1612]

Going to make one for my aunt living in Canada ^^

[@meaganezurfluh9712]

THE VIDEO I WAS WAITING FOOOOOOOR

[@zzaaz100]

I’m so confused…help. So lost after the 25 rows

[@thildenoergaardsilkjaer]

I’m not a very good knitter, so I’m gonna try and crochet a balaclava :))

[@PatientFarmer]

Cute! You should make Benson 1! I made 1 for my son a few years back with bulky yarn. They are definitely cute on the tiny beings but I don't think they look good on me 😅

[@user-ct7fd9ve9z]

Hi! Would love to try this, but where do I find the pattern? xx

[@lisestlouis1174]

Very very cute. It’s suit well.

[@layla9227]

Need to make this asap also love your sweater

[@audrey-037]

at 17.15 how do you incorporate the yarn from the skein back to the middle 10 stitches?

[@b.shalom5337]

this is what i had trouble with, i’m at 18:40 right now and now her back is connected to the sides but I thought we were solo knitting the 10 stitches, now i’m so confused

[@gothikan]

Did you manage to figure this out? I am stuck here as well and have no clue how to incorporate the thread from the skein :(

[@audrey-037]

@@gothikan i followed this! without changing the color, i think you just loop new yarn in :- ) kzbin.info/www/bejne/bKPJl4eQjtOceNE&ab_channel=CreatiKnit

[@audrey-037]

@@b.shalom5337 i followed this tutorial on looping yarn in -- i just cut it off there with ample yarn and then looped a new one back in kzbin.info/www/bejne/bKPJl4eQjtOceNE&ab_channel=CreatiKnit

[@blayre04]

I’m also confused on how to attach the back to the two sides on scrap yarn :(

[@patbuegeler7770]

It looks great. Merry Christmas.

[@nyahbri6265]

Hi! beginner knitter here, I was wondering when you switch needle sizes and begin the stocking stitch for the head of the Balaclava how do you skip the chin section without large strings hanging across it from the extended rows? Do you flip your work around and then continue from the other size to avoid the chin space?

[@oliviaramsey7846]

I am also super confused by this! I was hoping someone would answer by now lol

[@danielamicic3667]

Hi! I think I found a solution to this issue (I struggled a lot with it too). From what I’m understanding, you have to “take” the 16 stitches of the chin section from you right needle (where you have the yarn that you use to knit). So then you can start knitting every stitches on the left needle. Since the pattern is 1 row knit, 1 row purl, 1 row knit, 1 row purl etc. You have to turn your work after finishing every row. So you no longer knit in a circle, it’s like knitting with regular needles. Hope this helps!

[@nyahbri6265]

@@danielamicic3667 thank you so much!! this was super helpful

[@tiffanytanaka8112]

im really confused with min 17:00 can anyone explain this part

[@milestoon9589]

Where is the pattern??

[@izoldakombajnistka]

You can see idea for a 'yarn pouch' at Engeeniring Knits here on youtube :P I love your adventures with crafting. I started crocheting because of you!

[@daniellendaugherty]

The shorter UGGs are the new style.

[@sashahera5679]

It looks fantastic 💙🎶🕊🌈🙏🏼🧚🏼🐾🤩🥰

[@madiiewilloughby9739]

Oh my gosh what you should do next is keep going and make like a head to toe body suit.

[@freia557]

I live in Sweden. That said, I’m VERY happy these are becoming trendy.

[@BB-tr7mv]

I love your room soooo much!