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The opening is created by leaving live stitches and casting on stitches with the cable cast-on method. Again, Nikol provides detailed instructions on how to make up the opening with a neat edge.It resembles the Travs Balaclava. The pattern offers two ways to knit this balaclava. One way is similar to Travs: knit in the round. The other way is to knit flat. For knitters who do not like knitting in the round, this is a good pattern to try. Get the free PDF pattern for Seamless Kitty Cat Hat at Ravelry. Little Gnome Balaclava Knitting Pattern Image source: knittedpatterns.com balaclava knitting patterns for kids here. All of them feature a single opening for the face. Seamless Kitty Cat Balaclava Image source: Valerie Johnson at Ravelry.com
In my opinion, this pattern is for a seasoned knitter. You have to take care of the colourwork and the shaping work at the same time.
This head-covering is named after the town of Balaclava during the Crimean War in 1854. It was originally worn by Russian soldiers to keep warm. It is now popular with skiers, climbers and bikers because it is flexible and warm. The design and colours have also developed from there.