BALACLAVA SKI MASK CROCHET PATTERN (INTERMEDIATE level, WRITTEN in ENGLISH, standard US terms, abbreviated, 1 PDF file, Instant Download, 11 pages, detailed Stitch Guide included).

MANDATORY GAUGE (crochet density) 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).

The whole product is crocheted in ONE PIECE (with a single seam at the back).

You will need enough TIME, ATTENTION, and PATIENCE to COUNT STITCHES in each row.
The total number of rows is 31 (including 2 optional rows for a looser fit / larger size, if necessary).

The number of stitches in each row varies from 69 to 130 due to the unique system of Increases / Decreases, which makes the item beautifully contoured and ergonomically fitted, creating niches for chin, lips, nose, cheeks, ears.

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). Detailed Stitch Guide included.

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).

Here is a similar model with a shorter neck and an optional mouth hole:
https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/mouth-hole-balac...

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Enjoy your crochet and feel free to ask for support!