{"product_id":"baby-bear-balaclava-kit","title":"Baby Bear Balaclava Kit | KFO Merino \u0026 Soft Silk Mohair + Free Pattern","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBaby Bear Balaclava Kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYarn + Knitting Pattern\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKnitting For Olive\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBaby Bear Balaclava is a snug, warm children's balaclava with rounded bear ears. It fits closely around the face and neck, which makes it perfect for cold days and hard for little hands to pull off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is knitted with a strand of Merino and a strand of Soft Silk Mohair held together for extra warmth and softness, except for the face band, which is worked in Merino only so no fluffy fibres sit too close to the child's face. The balaclava is worked in one piece, in the round and back and forth, with short row shaping, and the pattern includes two neck options: a ribbed neckband or a longer neckwarmer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis kit includes the free PDF pattern and the yarn you need: choose your Merino colour and your Soft Silk Mohair colour, and we will add 1 ball of each to your basket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou are purchasing a digital knitting pattern and yarn, not the item itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKit Content\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePattern: \u003c\/strong\u003eBaby Bear Balaclava PDF pattern by Knitting for Olive, emailed to you by Knit With Me after your order. There is no download link on the page, so if it hasn't arrived please check your junk\/spam folder or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.knitwithme.co.uk\/pages\/contact\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003econtact us\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYarn: \u003c\/strong\u003e1 ball of Knitting for Olive Merino and 1 ball of Knitting for Olive Soft Silk Mohair, in your chosen colours. One ball of each is enough for every size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSizes: \u003c\/strong\u003e6 to 12 months (12 to 24 months, 2 to 4 years, 4 to 8 years)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTo fit head circumference: \u003c\/strong\u003eapprox. 43 to 48 (48 to 51, 51 to 53, 53 to 56) cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGauge\/Tension: \u003c\/strong\u003e23 sts and 34 rows = 10 cm [4\"] in stocking stitch on 3.5 mm [US4] needles with 2 strands held together\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeedles (not included): \u003c\/strong\u003e3.5 mm [US4] circular needles in 40 and 60 cm [16 and 24\"] lengths and 3.5 mm [US4] double pointed needles, plus 2.5 mm [US1.5] for the Italian bind off\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotions (not included): \u003c\/strong\u003estitch markers, waste yarn or stitch holders, tapestry needle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReference materials (yarn provided): \u003c\/strong\u003eKnitting for Olive Merino (250 m [273 yd] \/ 50 g), fingering weight, 1 ball, and Knitting for Olive Soft Silk Mohair (225 m [246 yd] \/ 25 g), lace weight, 1 ball. One sample is knitted in Merino and Soft Silk Mohair, both in Rainy Day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Yarn\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnitting for Olive Merino is a soft, smooth fingering weight merino with beautiful stitch definition, available in a wide range of muted, Scandinavian inspired shades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoft Silk Mohair is a light, airy blend of kid mohair and silk. Held together with Merino it adds warmth and a gentle halo without adding weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Knitting for Olive\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnitting for Olive is a Danish family-run yarn company founded in 2015 by mother and daughter, Pernille and Caroline, with son and brother, Alexander, joining the business in 2022. What began as a small line of baby and toddler knitting patterns grew into a full range of designs for children and adults, and in 2016 the family launched their own yarn, starting with Merino and later expanding to include Soft Silk Mohair, Pure Silk, No Waste Wool and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEthical production sits at the core of the brand. Knitting for Olive is certified to the Responsible Wool Standard and Responsible Mohair Standard, meaning their wool and mohair can be traced from farm to finished yarn, and their silk is produced cruelty-free using threads from cocoons the silkworms have already left naturally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its roots in Copenhagen and two physical stores in Denmark, Knitting for Olive has grown into a brand trusted by knitters worldwide for combining quality natural fibres with genuine care for animals, workers and the environment.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Knitting For Olive","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58746501890429,"sku":"KBABYBEARB26","price":18.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0802\/7376\/8740\/files\/baby-bear-balaclava-kit-kfo-merino-soft-silk-mohair-free-pattern-knit-with-me-5859786.jpg?v=1791971849","url":"https:\/\/knitwithme.co.uk\/products\/baby-bear-balaclava-kit","provider":"Knit With Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}