Clif Hood

Clif Hood Knitting Pattern

Single-layer pixie balaclava in DK weight with a sharp pointed crown and ribbed front-button neck piece. Knit flat throughout — no circular knitting required.

From Agnese Iskrova, published author of "Knit all the Hats!" and "Tiny Knits for Tiny People."

Skill Level: Intermediate

Yarn: DK weight, approx. 100–220g depending on size

Sizes: 0-6m to Adult L/XL (7 sizes)

Construction: Knit flat, no circular knitting

Special features: Single layer, button front, sharp pixie crown

Named for the Old Norse word for a cliff face — the land making a sharp decision about where it ends.