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When December rolls around, it means: #1 – the cold is settling in, #2 – the urge to crochet is creeping back. Thus, my new challenge for the upcoming month is to make myself a crocheted balaclava! More specifically, I have only a few days to get it ready in time for my trip to England. So, today I\u2019m inviting you to discover some inspirations<\/strong> to create this accessory, which has surprisingly made a comeback at the heart of trends. And who knows, it might inspire you to crochet one too, which is much simpler to make than you might think!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Balaclava: From Disdain to Trend<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Returning to the runways three years ago, the comeback of the balaclava had brought back some bad memories…<\/strong> It must be said that, as kids, this accessory was more synonymous with nightmares than style. Wearing one made us feel like a sausage in its casing, with the options of “itchiness – claustrophobia – marks on the forehead and static hair” included. Forgetting it at the bottom of the playground was no simple accident…<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Flash forward to 2025, now more at peace with the vision of a crocheted balaclava – much trendier than the classic fleece version, or worse, the rainproof one with condensation – we are now tempted to give it a second chance<\/strong>…<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Indeed, changing from the traditional beanie and also protecting the neck, its advantages make it a piece worth considering for the cooler days<\/strong> ahead. And in terms of style, we had already explored the different ways to wear and match it in a previous article<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thus, the time has come to create our first crocheted balaclava!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Model of Crocheted Balaclava to Start With?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

My crochet journey is quite recent. It started with a bucket hat last year, which I shared the DIY here<\/a>. Then, a jacket, started last summer and which I will continue next spring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, I noticed with this second creation that crochet is a bit like riding a bike: it comes back naturally. Once you know the basic stitches and can read a pattern, it\u2019s quite easy to manage<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The hardest part is, in fact, deciding which model to make, as the possibilities are endless…<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1 – Between Closed, Open, with Ties…<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The first choice to make is: the shape and the fastening system<\/strong> of our crocheted balaclava. For this, both practical and aesthetic aspects need to be considered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Among the main categories, we have:<\/p>\n\n\n\n