Introduction
Winter is here and it is time to get ready with some warm clothes. A balaclava is a great way to keep your head and face warm during the cold months. If you love to crochet, here is a great opportunity to make your own balaclava. In this article, we will provide you with a free balaclava crochet pattern that you can use to make your own balaclava.
Materials Required
In order to make a balaclava, you will need the following crochet materials:
- Yarn (any color of your choice)
- Crochet Hook (size F or G)
- Scissors
- Tapestry Needle
Pattern
Here is the free balaclava crochet pattern:
- Chain 57 stitches.
- Double crochet in the third chain from the hook and in each stitch across.
- Chain 2, turn.
- Double crochet in the back loop of each stitch across.
- Repeat step 4 until the piece measures 11 inches.
- Chain 2, turn.
- Double crochet in the front loop of each stitch across.
- Repeat step 6 for 1 inch.
- Chain 2, turn.
- Double crochet in each stitch across.
- Repeat step 10 for 1 inch.
- Chain 2, turn.
- Double crochet in the front loop of each stitch across.
- Repeat step 12 for 1 inch.
- Chain 2, turn.
- Double crochet in each stitch across.
- Repeat step 14 for 1 inch.
- Chain 2, turn.
- Double crochet in the front loop of each stitch across.
- Repeat step 16 for 1 inch.
- Chain 2, turn.
- Double crochet in each stitch across.
- Repeat step 18 for 1 inch.
- Chain 2, turn.
- Double crochet in the front loop of each stitch across.
- Repeat step 20 for 1 inch.
- Fasten off and weave in the ends.
Finishing
Once you have completed the crochet pattern, you will need to do the finishing. Here are the steps:
- Fold the piece in half, short ends together.
- With a tapestry needle and matching yarn, sew the top of the balaclava together for about 3 inches.
- Leave a 6-inch tail of yarn and cut off the excess.
- Weave in the ends.