I don't know much about balaclavas or what kind of yarn (I'm guessing a soft wool of some kind), but another option might be a cowl. There are some nice button ones on Ravelry as well as ones that are a loop of every skill level.
Looking at Ravelry, there are some balaclava patterns as well, so I bet you'll find one to your liking.
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Date: 2011-08-25 02:42 am (UTC)Looking at Ravelry, there are some balaclava patterns as well, so I bet you'll find one to your liking.