How to Crochet a Simple snug, fitting Balaclava.
The written crochet Pattern for the Balaclava is also beginner friendly.
This Free Easy Crochet Pattern for a crocheted Balaclava comes in 3 Sizes S, M, and L.
The snug fitting and shaping of the Balaclava means you can have it over your nose or just cover your mouth.
I have now added the Balaclava Crochet Pattern to my Ravelry Store where you can print out an AD FREE version of this pattern for a small FEE.
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I think will also include at a later date how to create a Ribbed Border for the Balaclavas especially if you are wearing the balaclavas as ski masks.
However, We preferred the balaclavas just finished with a simple Single crochet around the Face opening.
Since last year when I made the Granny Square Balaclava.
I have been inundated with requests to crochet a snug balaclava ski mask.
And when My husband saw the finished balaclava he wanted one for himself.
I have also included a larger size to crochet a Large Male size Balaclava.
The balaclava also makes THE perfect crochet gift idea for men who are outdoors a lot.
My Husband lives in his baseball cap ear warmer most of the colder months.
The winds are high here in the Highlands of Scotland, but you know it's really cold when he puts on the balaclava to go out and check on the animals.
Men's Baseball cap Earwamer Crochet gift Ideas for men
I had tried several ways to crochet the balaclava but found, being crocheted like you would make a crochet beanie hat-type head covering.
And they can be quite holey and thus useless at keeping the wind from our ears.
I also have a favorite in winter headwear I DO LOVE my Hooded crochet cowl with the turtleneck as it is great for those crisp winter days.
The Coodie Turtleneck Hooded Cowl - LisaAuch Crochet
The Balaclava has been Tested against the Winds from the most Northernly point in Scotland.
It is shaped to fit your head and face But can be pulled up to cover the mouth if required.
I can safely say the crochet balaclavas are perfect for keeping heads cozy and warm.
Balaclava SIZING Medium Adult - Use a 5.00 mm hook (LARGE Please see the Pattern below for How to crochet the Balaclava Ski mask )
Approximate size for medium adult you will need the measurement from EAR to Shoulder.
Or just make the ribbing slightly larger the balaclavas are stretchy
Small Adult approx 6.5 inches neck Size
(WIDTH OF RIBBING) approx 16 inches
head Circumference approx 22 inches crown diameter approx 7-inch length of piece crown to base of the ear (main piece )approx 8.25 inches
Material required
4.50mm hook
I used Aran weight yarn and required 350 grams for the SMALL Balaclava
Use a 5.00mm hook and Aran weight 350 grams for MEDIUM Balaclava
To Start The balaclava
NECK RIBBING :
Chain 20, (19 sts, + 1st)
Row 1: In the 2nd chain from the hook, sc in each chain, ch 1 TURN (20)
Row 2: BLSc in each stitch, Cha1, TURN (20)
Row 3 to Row 54: BLSc in each stitch, Ch1, TURN (20)
Sew 2 Seams together using slip stitch into back loops to make a neck Tube to be able to start the balaclava main part.
Do not fasten off but continue working as follows
Balaclava Headpiece:
Row 1: ch2, and working into the SIDE POSTS of the Stitches of the ribbing, work HDC evenly around, slip to first st to join (56 sts)
Row 2: HDC evenly around, slip to first st to join (56 sts)
Row 3: HDC evenly around, slip to first st to join (56 sts)
ROW 4: Work HDC in each of the next 45sts, around, slip to join, TURN your work at end of each round,
Row 5: HDC in each st, ch2, TURN,
Row 6:HDC in each st, ch2, TURN,
Row 7: HDC in each st, ch2, TURN,
Row 8: HDC in first st, 2HDC in next st, HDC in each stitch until LAST 2 sts work 2 HDC in 2nd last st, HDC in last, TURN, Ch2 (47sts)
Row 9: HDC in first 2 sts, 2HDC in next st (3rd st), HDC until LAST 3 STS, work 2HDC in 3rd last st, HDC to end. TURN ch2 (49sts)
Row 10: HDC in first st, 2HDC in next st (2ndst), HDC in each stitch until LAST 2 sts work 2 HDC in 2nd last st, HDC in last, TURN, Ch2 (51 sts)
Row 11: HDC in first 2 sts, 2HDC in next (3rd)st, HDC in each st to LAST 3 STS, work 2HDC in 3rd last st, HDC to end. TURN ch2 (53 sts)
Row 12: HDC in first st, 2HDC in next st (2nd st), HDC in each stitch until LAST 2 sts work 2 HDC in 2nd last st, Hdc last, TURN, Ch2 (55 sts)
Row 13: HDC in first 3 sts, 2HDC in next st, HDC until LAST 3 STS, work 2HDC in 3rd last st, HDC to end. TURN ch2 (57 sts)
Fasten off- leaving a long tail to sew the top seam together later.
Working the TOP of The Balaclava Crown PIECE
Row 1: leaving the first 21 sts unworked, Join YARN in the 22nd stitch from the front of work, HDC in the next 15, Ch2, TURN
Row 2: HDC in each st, Ch2, TURN
Row 3: HDC in each st, Ch2, TURN
Row 4: HDC in each st, Ch2, TURN
Row 5: HDC in each st, Ch2, TURN
Row 6: HDC in each st, Ch2, TURN
Row 7: HDC in each st, Ch2, TURN
Row 8: HDC in each st, Ch2, TURN
Row 9: HDC in each st, ch2, TURN
Row 10: HDC in first st, work 2HDCtogether, HDC to lst 3 sts, 2HDCtogether, HDC in last st,ch2 TURN (13)
Row 11: HDC in each st, Ch2, TURN (13)
Row 12: HDC in first st, work 2HDCtogether, HDC to lst 3 sts, 2HDCtogether, HDC in last st,ch2 TURN(11)
Row 13: HDC in each st, Ch2, TURN (11)
Row 14: HDC in first st, work 2HDCtogether, HDC to lst 3 sts, 2HDCtogether, HDC in last st,ch2 TURN(9)
Row 15: HDC in each st, Ch2, TURN (9)
Sew the sides of the UNworked stitches to the side of the stitches of ROW 1 of the Crown piece.
Fasten off and weave in all ends.
For the Single Crochet Face Border
Join yarn in ANY stitch, working AROUND the face hole, single crochet evenly around, slip st to join to first sc. fasten off and weave in ALL ENDS
LARGE Mens Balaclava Crochet Pattern
Use Aran Weight and a 5.00 hook (I crochet extremely loosely so please adjust hook size if necessary
The measurement from EAR to Shoulder Adult Large 7 inches neck Size (WIDTH OF RIBBING)
Large 20.5 inches
Head Circumference
Adult Large 24 inches crown diameter
Adult Large 7.6 inches length of piece crown to base of the ear (main piece ) Adult Large= 9 inches
START with Crocheting the Ribbed Neck of the Balaclava
Chain 22 +1, 23ch to start
Row1: Back LoopSc in each stitch, TURN (21sts) This should measure at least 6 inches for the Neck ribbing (DO NOT pull the crochet to measure)
Row 2 to Row 66: ch1 Blsc in each st, Ch1 TURN, DO NOT FASTEN OFF Fold the long piece until the 2 shorter seams are touching and Slip St along, working into both sides to join, to make a Tube.
DO NOT FASTEN OFF, Ch2,
Balaclava Headpiece:
Row 1: Ch2, working into the SIDES (POSTS) of the Stitches of the ribbing, work HDC evenly around, slip to first st to join (75 sts)
Row 2: HDC evenly around, slip to first st to join (75 sts)
Row 3: HDC evenly around, slip to first st to join (75sts)
ROW 4: Work HDC in each of the next 55 sts, (Leaving 20 Stitches unworked) TURN your work at end of each Row from now on
Row 5: HDC in each st, ch2, TURN,
Row 6:HDC in each st, ch2, TURN,
Row 7: HDC in each st, ch2, TURN,
Row 8: HDC in each st, ch2, TURN,
Row 9: HDC in each st, ch2, TURN,
Row 10: HDC in each st, ch2, TURN,
Row 11: HDC in each st, ch2, TURN,
Row 12: HDC in first st, 2HDC in next st, HDC in each stitch until LAST 2 sts work 2 HDC in 2nd last st, HDC in last, TURN, Ch2 (57sts)
Row 13: HDC in first 2sts, 2HDC in next st, HDC in each stitch until LAST 3 sts work 2 HDC in 3rd last st, HDC in last, TURN, Ch2 (59sts)
Row 14: HDC in first st, 2HDC in next st, HDC in each stitch until LAST 2 sts work 2 HDC in 2nd last st, HDC in last, TURN, Ch2 (61sts) Fasten off- leaving a long tail to sew the top seam together later.
Working the TOP of The Balaclava Crown PIECE
Row 1: leaving the first 18 sts unworked, Join YARN in the 19 th stitch from the end of work, HDC in the next 25 sts, Ch2, Leaving the last 18sts unworked TURN
Row 2: HDC in each st, Ch2, TURN
Row 3: HDC in each st, Ch2, TURN
Row 4: HDC in each st, Ch2, TURN
Row 5: HDC in each st, Ch2, TURN
Row 6: HDC in each st, Ch2, TURN
Row 7: HDC in each st, Ch2, TURN
Row 8: HDC in first st, work 2HDCtogether, HDC to lst 3 sts, 2HDCtogether, HDC in last st,ch2 TURN Row 9: HDC in each st, Ch2, TURN (13)
Row 10: HDC in first st, work 2HDCtogether, HDC to lst 3 sts, 2HDCtogether, HDC in last st,ch2 TURN(11)
Row 11: HDC in each st, Ch2, TURN (11)
Row 12: HDC in first st, work 2HDCtogether, HDC to lst 3 sts, 2HDCtogether, HDC in last st,ch2 TURN(9)
Row 13: HDC in each st, Ch2, TURN (9)
Row 14: HDC in first st, work 2HDCtogether, HDC to lst 3 sts, 2HDCtogether, HDC in last st,ch2 TURN(9)
Row 15: HDC in each st, Ch2, TURN (9)
Sew the sides of the UNworked stitches to the side of the stitches of ROW 1 of the Crown piece.
Fasten off and weave in all ends.
For the Single Crochet, Face Border
join yarn in ANY stitch, working AROUND the face hole, single crochet evenly around, slip st to join to first sc.
Fasten off and weave in ALL ENDS securely for your Snug Fitting Crocheted Balaclava
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