5. The Chunky Mohair Halo Balaclava
Brief Introduction
Lush, cloud-like, and ethereal, the Chunky Mohair Halo Balaclava wraps you in a soft haze of luxury while keeping the biting wind completely at bay.
What This Idea Means
By holding a strand of fluffy mohair yarn together with a supportive wool or alpaca base yarn, you achieve an incredible halo effect that looks high-end and feels feather-light.
What is Needed to Make That Thing
- Yarn: 2 skeins of fingering-weight mohair-silk blend held double with 2 skeins of DK wool, or a single strand of fluffy brushed alpaca yarn.
- Hook Size: 7.0 mm crochet hook (to create an open, drapey fabric).
- Notions: Tapestry needle.
How to Make It
- Double-Strand Setup: Wind your mohair and support yarn together into working cakes.
- Foundation Chain: Chain enough stitches to comfortably frame your face, then join in the round.
- Working in the Round: Use loose treble or double crochet stitches to maintain a soft drape.
- Crown Shaping: Decrease evenly across the top back rows to round out the back of the head.
- Final Press: Lightly steam-block the finished piece to fluff up the mohair fibers.
Tips and Variations
- Tip: Mohair can be tricky to frog (rip out); take your time with your stitch counts on the first round.
- Variation: Opt for a vibrant jewel tone like emerald green or rich plum to make the mohair texture pop.