Carolyn has inspired me to come up with a Balaclava for me & hubby too. The blue one will be mine because I made the hole to big & I can grab the fleece & pull it up over my face when i have it on. The yellow one is for hubby & he will love that I made this as he blows snow too & has lost his knit balaclava. Carolyn has a much nicer model then I have LOL. They are both quite long & can easily be tucked inside your shirt to stay warm or left out to cover over your coat too. The yellow has not been finished at the end & will have to wait for hubby to get back from work to measure the length properly but I think even left longer will be ok

wowww.... looks lovely warm !!!!
is it very cold in canada?
hugs micheline

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by pldc 16 Jan 2014

yes it is right now very cold & snowing & blowing. thanks Micheline, hugs

Great work...Well done

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by pldc 16 Jan 2014

thank you Sonja, hugs

I have added instructions for this in community, it is really very easy to make. To make your first one try it out then if you need any changes you can go from there. I made the blue one first in a thinner fleece more for a practice then got it & made the yellow one out of thicker fleece.

Great job, Loralye! I could use some of these since we're heading back below zero next week.

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by pldc 16 Jan 2014

same here sigh...... thanks Deb they are really quick to whip up, hugs

These look very nice and warm. I have been looking for something like this for my son but I haven't had any luck. You just came up with this, just by looking at someone else's project. You are so talented. I 'm a beginner at sewing could you help me so I can make one for my son?

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by pldc edited 16 Jan 2014

I will post some instructions for everyone in community sewing. I'm sure that you can make one too I just hope that my instructions are ok

They turned out really nice. These look great to keep the cold air out of the ears and neck.

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by pldc 16 Jan 2014

& from your face too, thanks & Hugs

These are beautiful, well done! You have inspired me to try to make one. I suffer from Trigeminal Neuralgia and this would be perfect to protect my face. Thank you ♥

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by pldc 15 Jan 2014

it is really easy to make, feel free to ask if you have any questions. Hugs

by sjm65 16 Jan 2014

Thank you. Where did you find the pattern?

by pldc 16 Jan 2014

I made it up

nice one

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by pldc 15 Jan 2014

thank you

They look great! Will have to check hers out too, I've not heard of them.

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by pldc 15 Jan 2014

they are very warm & excellent coverage for the bitterness that comes with Canadian winters. hugs

My hubby has these and I did not know their name. I just called them helmet liners. I love the fleece idea as the ones he has is a durable cotton lined with flannel.

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by pldc 15 Jan 2014

yes they have been called helmet liners too. Soilders used to wear them under the helmets to keep dry & warm. Thanks Mary, hugs

you did a great job ,
Lenamae

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by pldc 15 Jan 2014

thank you very much Lenamae, hugs

I had never heard of these until I saw Carolyn's and what a great idea....
fleece is on sale and the patterns are limitless, you can also embroider on them......I really like the colors here, especially the yellow....great job, Loralye!

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by pldc 15 Jan 2014

thanks I am glad that she posted it! My hubby will be even happier LOL

Glad i inspired someone today hugs:):)
Oh they look wonderful hugs

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by pldc 15 Jan 2014

you always inspire me my friend! Hugs****

Not just pretty but useful too. You did a great job on these

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by pldc 15 Jan 2014

thank you Karen, hugs

Wonderful gift for hubby...and for yourself! It gets so cold out there in the dark morning hours clearing the snow.

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by pldc 15 Jan 2014

we are in the minus category & that is not counting the wind chill so these will be very handy to have! Thank you & hugs ***