A more detailed instruction for the knit balaclava 👇 1) Cast on about 25 stitches (or as wide as your forehead). 2) Knit in stockinette stitch until the piece reaches from your forehead to the back of your head. 3) On one side, pick up stitches along the edge and knit across to the other side. 4) Pick up stitches on the opposite edge and continue knitting in stockinette until the piece reaches your chin. 5) Around chin height, increase every 2nd row × 3 times (make 1 left/right on each side) to