BALACLAVA SHIESTY SKI MASK CROCHET PATTERN (INTERMEDIATE level, WRITTEN in ENGLISH, standard US terms, abbreviated, 1 PDF file, Instant Download, 11 pages, step-by-step Stitch Guide included) for a trendy Men’s full face covering headwear used while trekking, skiing, snowboarding, biking, cycling, mountain climbing, running, hunting, tactical training and other outdoor activities.

NOTE: Here is a similar Unisex model with an extended at the front, V-shaped, downward-expanding neck warmer that gives extra protection from wind and cold:
https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/full-face-balacl...

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

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

• XS (up to 20.9’’ / 53 cm): 19 stitches;
• S (up to 21.7’’ / 55 cm): 18 stitches;
• M (up to 22.4’’ / 57 cm): 17 stitches;
• L (up to 23.2’’ / 59 cm): 16 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 hdc in 1 st);
• decrease (dc2tog or dc3tog).

You will need enough TIME, ATTENTION, and PATIENCE to COUNT STITCHES in each row.
The total number of rows is 39 (including 2 optional rows for a looser fit / larger size, if necessary).
The number of stitches in each row varies from 39 to 136 due to the unique system of Increases / Decreases, which makes the item beautifully contoured and ergonomically fitted.

You will need up to 330 yds (300 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 1.5 skeins of Vita UNITY yarn used to crochet the item in the photos (size S; applicable to Size M):
1 skein = 191 yds / 3.5 oz (175 m / 100 g),
85% Wool, 15% 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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