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Thu, 2010-08-19 09:01 — rjr585

Just finished my first helmet liner. Need to make a couple more before I send them out. I used a blend of 85% Merino and 15% Baby Camel. Very warm and soft.

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Fri, 2010-08-20 22:57 — TheKnittingMill
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That looks great Ray! Did

That looks great Ray! Did you get the pattern from "Project Helmet Liner" or use the one on Lion Brand's website? I read some where that the military won't be accepting anymore handmade helmet liners after November 2010 because they were going to be issued from the govt thereafter. I think they had too much inconsistency in color, material and size/fit despite their explicit instructions. On the website for "PHL" they stated they were receiving some in fluorescent orange and bright pink! LOL...You can't fix stupid!

Thu, 2010-08-19 16:12 — knitmaniac

Nice work. Some soldier is

Nice work. Some soldier is going to be toasty warm this winter, and he won't care if it's a helmet liner or a balaclava.

Fri, 2010-08-20 22:13 — michaelpthompson
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It rather does LOOK like a

It rather does LOOK like a balaclava. Were there some sort of directions or something? Must have been a reason you called it a helmet liner.

Sat, 2010-08-21 17:31 — IamKnitGuy
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Michael, the pattern is

Michael, the pattern is available on Ravelry and it's called a helmet liner there (that's the reason). It's also available around the web as it pops up as a charity knit periodically. It's a fun knit and a good cause! Just don't knit it in acrylic if you plan to donate it to the military. Acrylic melts in a fire and can make a facial injury worse. For them, wool is best.

Sun, 2010-08-22 20:50 — michaelpthompson
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That would make sense.

That would make sense. There's no reason a helmet liner couldn't be in a balaclava pattern. In fact, I used to wear a similar hat under a motorcycle helmet many years ago.

Sat, 2010-08-21 00:45 — knitmaniac

It was drumpointer who said

It was drumpointer who said it was a balaclava.

Thu, 2010-08-19 09:22 — drumpointer

That's a balaclava. Very

That's a balaclava.
Very nice.