Shiesty Ski Mask Balaclava by Fast Life Design

Shiesty Ski Mask Balaclava

Crochet
November 2023
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)
TEEN / ADULT
US
English
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One-piece Crochet Pattern (written in English, US terminology, abbreviated, 1 PDF file) for a trendy winter streetwear face mask - Full Face Fitted Shiesty Ski Mask (military style).

A contoured ergonomic design and unique 4-way-stretch ribbed texture allow the finished product to fit any Teen or Adult head in case if the mandatory GAUGE is obtained:
20 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches (10 cm) in sc BLO (single crochets in Back Loop Only).
Head circumference of the dummy in the pictures is 21.7’’ (55 cm).

Additionally, Pattern contains a chart with the suggested GAUGE for each individual size so that the item feels even more comfortable to wear.

NOTE: Here is a similar model with a beautiful V-shaped neck gaiter that flares downwards elongating at the front for more reliable protection from wind and cold:
https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/balaclava-ski-ma...

Crochet skill level required: ‘EASY’, 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 41).

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 hdc in 1 st);
  • decrease (dc2tog or dc3tog).

Detailed Stitch Guide included.

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

NOTE: Acrylic yarn is NOT suggested for this project because the finished acrylic products can stretch and lose their shape. Please pay attention to choosing the yarn with the right characteristics, this will guarantee you a great result. )

Crochet hook 4.5 mm (US 7) and about 1.5 skeins of Vita UNITY yarn (85% Wool, 15% Acrylic) used to crochet the item in the photos:
1 skein = 191 yds / 3.52 oz (175 m / 100 g).

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