Full Face Balaclava Mask by Fast Life Design

Full Face Balaclava Mask

Crochet
November 2024
DK (11 wpi) ?
20 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches
in sc BLO (single crochets in Back Loop Only)
4.5 mm
275 - 300 yards (251 - 274 m)
KID, TEEN, ADULT (matter of GAUGE)
US
English
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One-piece Crochet Pattern (written in English, US terminology, abbreviated, 1 PDF file) for a trendy winter sports headwear - Balaclava Ski Mask.
This model has an extended, V-shaped, downward-expanding neck warmer that gives extra protection from wind and cold.
A contoured ergonomic design and unique 4-way-stretch ribbed texture allow the finished product to fit any Kid, Teen or Adult head (sizing is a matter of GAUGE).
Being mostly unisex, the proportions of this balaclava model are the best fit for women.
The main part of the item is made with double crochets.

NOTE: Here is a similar ski mask designed for a larger, fuller men’s face (the main part of the men’s model is made with HALF double crochets):
https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/balaclava-ski-ma...

MANDATORY GAUGE (crochet density) per 4’’ (10 cm) in Single Crochets, for a size (head circumference):

  • XS (up to 20.9’’ / 53 cm): 21 stitches;
  • S (up to 21.7’’ / 55 cm): 20 stitches;
  • M (up to 22.4’’ / 57 cm): 19 stitches;
  • L (up to 23.2’’ / 59 cm): 18 stitches.

Head circumference of the dummy in the pictures is 21.7’’ (55 cm).

Crochet skill level required: ‘PRE-INTERMEDIATE’, but please keep in mind that you will need enough time, attention, and patience to constantly count the stitches in each row (the total number of rows is 30).

You should know how to read abbreviated crochet patterns and how to crochet:

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

Detailed Stitch Guide included.

You will need up to 300 yds (275 m) of any Light or Medium worsted yarn (US weight category 3 or 4) with NOT LESS than 185 yds / 3.5 oz (170 m / 100 g).

Crochet HOOK 4.5 mm (US 7) and about 1.2 skeins of Alize WOOLTIME yarn (75% Wool, 25% Polyamide) used to crochet the item in the photos (size S):
1 skein = 219 yds / 3.53 oz (200 m / 100 g).

For LARGE Adult Size, SUGGESTED a crochet HOOK US I-9 (5.5 mm), and YARNS:

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

Please contact me in case of any questions.
I usually respond within a few hours.
Enjoy your crochet and feel free to ask for support!