Sock yarn mitten pattern balaclava

Because "everyone" talks about handpainted sock yarn.
Because I found some nice skeins on Etsy.
Because I did not want to make socks.
Because there are so many cute mitten patterns out there.
Because I did not want to make mittens either.
Because I had been thinking about how to make a Balaclava with stranded colourwork.
Because I'm not afraid of steeking:

sock yarn mitten pattern balaclava

Some of you might recognise Helloyarn's mitten pattern.

In use!


Another one on the needles: