BALACLAVA SKI MASK CROCHET PATTERN (INTERMEDIATE level, WRITTEN in ENGLISH, standard US terms, abbreviated, 1 PDF file, Instant Download, 10 pages, step-by-step Stitch Guide included) for a trendy unisex headwear - Full Face Fitted ‘Shiesty’ Mask with an optional Mouth Hole for Kids, Men, Women.

The whole product is worked Back-and-Forth in ROWS from side to side, right to left and left to right, in ONE PIECE (with a single vertical seam at the back).
The main part of the item is made in Double Crochets (dc), and the neck warmer - primarily in Single Crochets (sc), with Half Double Crochets (hdc) along the lower edge.
All stitches are crocheted in Back Loop Only (BLO).

You will need enough TIME, ATTENTION, and PATIENCE to COUNT STITCHES in each row.
The total number of rows is 31.
The number of stitches in each row varies from 49 to 134 due to the unique system of Increases / Decreases, which makes the item beautifully contoured and ergonomically fitted.

ATTENTION: pattern is NOT adjustable (sizing is a matter of crochet density - GAUGE).
MANDATORY GAUGE per 4’’ (10 cm) in Single Crochets, for a specific size (head circumference):

• XS (up to 20.9’’ / 53 cm): 18 stitches;
• S (up to 21.7’’ / 55 cm): 17 stitches;
• M (up to 22.4’’ / 57 cm): 16 stitches;
• L (up to 23.2’’ / 59 cm): 15 stitches. Head circumference of the dummy in the pictures is 21.7’’ (55 cm).

You should know how to read, understand and follow ABBREVIATED CROCHET PATTERNS and how to crochet:

• chain stitch (ch);
• single crochet (sc);
• half double crochet (hdc);
• double crochet (dc);
• increase (2 dc in 1 st);
• decrease (dc2tog or dc3tog).

You will need up to 250 yds (230 m) of LIGHT or MEDIUM worsted yarn (US weight category 3 or 4) with NOT LESS than 185 yds in 3.5 oz (170 m in 100 g).

Crochet HOOK 4.5 mm (US 7) and only 1 skein (!) of YarnArt CHARISMA NEW yarn used to crochet the item in the photos (size S; applicable to Size M):
1 skein = 218 yds / 3.52 oz (200 m / 100 g),
75% Wool, 25% Acrylic.

For LARGE Adult Size, SUGGESTED crochet HOOKS US H-8 (5.0 mm) or I-9 (5.5 mm), and YARNS:

• Red Heart CHIC SHEEP (100% Wool),
• Red Heart SUPER SAVER (100% Acrylic).

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