Barbara Balaclava Nederlands 2 cm [¾ inch]-wide elastic

2 cm [¾ inch]-wide elastic for the waist band in a length corresponding to the waist measurement of the child

The Vertical Stripes Sweater is designed to have approx

The measurements for the finished cardigan can be found on the front page of the pattern (please note that these measurements are only achieved if the correct gauge is maintained)

5 mm [US4] double pointed needles

10-15 cm [4-6 inches] larger in circumference than your bust measurement

Barbara Balaclava Nederlands 2 cm [¾ inch]-wide elasticThe Barbara Balaclava is worked from the top down in stockinette stitch. First, a square is worked for the top of the head, then stitches are picked up and knitted along both sides of the square, and short rows are worked to round the top of the balaclava. After this the balaclava is worked straight down and then joined in the round below the chin. The neck is worked in the round in stockinette stitch before it is finished with a rib edge. At the end