Basic Half Face Mask

Mirror Graph for opposite side. Green stitches are mirrored, white stitches are centered.

Eye Socket Side 1 

Round 1: Beginning at eyehole, chain 44, being careful not to twist the chain, join to the first chain with slip stitch to form a ring. Chain 1, in joining make single crochet, half double crochet and single crochet (mark half double crochet as outside eye edge.) Single crochet in each of the next 21 chains. In the next chain make a single crochet, half double crochet, single crochet, (mark half double crochet as inside edge.) Single crochet in each of the next 21 chains. Join the first single crochet with slip stitch. (48 stitches.)

Round 2: Chain 3, (counts as first double crochet now and throughout) Make 5 double crochet in marked stitch. (Replace marker in 3rdstitch.) (Double crochet in each of the next 7 single crochet. Make 2 double crochet in the next single crochet) 2 times. Double crochet in each of the next 5 stitches. Half double crochet in the next stitch. Make 2 single crochet in the next stitch, Single crochet in marked stitch. Make 2 single crochet in the next stitch. Half double crochet in the next stitch. Double crochet in each of the next 5 stitches. Make 2 double crochets in the next stitch. Double crochet in each of the next 7 stitches. Make 2 double crochets in the next stitch. Double crochet in each of the last 6 stitches. Join to 3rd chain of beginning chain-3 with a slip stitch. (58 stitches made.)

Round 3: Chain 3, double crochet in each of the next 2 double crochet. Make 5 double crochet in marked double crochet, (replacing marker in 3rd double crochet.) Double crochet in each of the next 5 stitches. Half double crochet in each of the next 4 stitches. Single crochet in each of the next 6 stitches. Half double crochet in each of the next 4 stitches. Double crochet in each of the next 6 stitches.

In the next stitch make (half double crochet, and 2 single crochet – marking half double crochet.) Single crochet in each of the next 5 stitches – removing marker.  In the next stitch make (2 single crochet and half double crochet – marking half double crochet.)

Double crochet in each of the next 6 stitches. Half double crochet in each of the next 4 stitches. Single crochet in each of the next 6 stitches. Half double crochet in each of the next 4 stitches. Double crochet in each of the last 2 stitches. Join to the top of beginning chain-3.  End off and weave in the end.  

(You should now have a piece with 66 stitches and 3 markers. The 2 markers are on the inside edge and the 1 marker is on the outside edge. Set aside.

 Eye Socket Side 2: Repeat Eye Socket Side 1 Rounds 1-3. There should be approximately 58 stitches at top and 58 stitches at bottom of mask between outside markers to be worked later. Note: Count the next stitches carefully. (From the outside marker count out 26 stitches. Place a marker in this stitch. You now should have 23 unworked stitches between the markers) 4 times at the top and at the bottom as shown in photo below. Note: The stitches between these two new markers will become center of nose and center of forehead respectively.

 

 

Face of Mask – Round 1: Follow this round very carefully. Attach thread in an outside marked stitch. Chain 4, (counts as treble crochet.

Treble crochet in each of the next 2 stitches, make 2 treble crochet in the next stitch. (Treble crochet in each of the next 2 stitches, make 2 treble crochet in next stitch) twice. Treble crochet in each of the next 2 stitches. In the next stitch make (treble crochet and double crochet.)

Double crochet in each of the next 5 stitches. Half double crochet in each of the next 4 stitches. Single crochet in each of the next 3 stitches. Slip stitch in marked stitch. (Replace another marker in this stitch.) Make 6 slip stitches over center stitches (having 1 slip stitch in seam.) Slip stitch in marked stitch. (Replace marker.) 

Single crochet in each of the next 3 stitches. Half double crochet in each of the next 4 stitches. Double crochet in each of the next 5 stitches. In the next stitch make (double crochet and treble crochet.) Treble crochet in each of the next 2 stitches. (Make 2 treble crochet in the next stitch. Treble crochet in each of the next 2 stitches) twice. Make 2 treble crochet in the next stitch. Treble crochet in each of the next 2 stitches. Treble crochet in marked stitch, replacing marker. Treble crochet in each of the next 4 stitches. Make 2 treble crochet in the next stitch. (Treble crochet in each of the next 2 stitches, make 2 treble crochet in next stitch) 2 times. Treble crochet in each of the next 16 stitches. Double Crochet (yarn over 3 times) the next 2 stitches together. (This will be the last stitch on the first eyepiece and the first stitch on the 2nd eyepiece. Mark this stitch as the forehead center. Treble crochet in each of the next 16 stitches (removing marker.) (Make 2 treble crochet in next stitch, treble crochet in each of the next 2 stitches) 3 times. Make 2 treble crochet in the next stitch. Treble crochet in the last 2 stitches. Join to the top of chain-4 with slip stitch.    

 Round 2: Chain 4, treble crochet in each of the next 4 stitches. (Make 2 treble crochet in the next stitch, treble crochet in each of the next 2 stitches.) 3 times. Make 2 treble crochet in the next stitch. Treble crochet in each of the next 4 stitches. Double crochet in each of the next 6 stitches. Half double crochet in each of the next 3 stitches. Single crochet in the next stitch. Over nose: Make slip stitch in next marked stitch. Replace marker. Slip stitch in each stitch before the next marker. Slip stitch in next marked stitch. Replace marker. Single crochet in the next stitch. Half double crochet in each of the next 3 stitches. Double crochet in each of the next 6 stitches. Treble crochet in each of the next 4 stitches. (Make 2 treble crochet in next stitch, treble crochet in next 2 stitches.) 3 times. Make 2 treble crochet in the next stitch. Treble crochet in each of the next 9 stitches, replacing the outside edge marker. Make 2 treble crochet in the next stitch. Treble crochet in each of the next 25 stitches. Treble crochet in next marked stitch. Replace marker. Treble crochet in each of the next 25 stitches. Make 2 treble crochet in the next stitch. Treble crochet in each of the last 5 stitches. Join to top of chain-4 with slip stitch. Round 3: Chain 3, (double crochet in next 5 stitches, make 2 double crochet in next stitch) 3 times. Double crochet in each of the next 9 stitches. Half double crochet in each of the next 3 stitches. Single crochet in next stitch Slip stitch in marked stitch and in stitches between markers. Slip stitch in next marked stitch. Remove markers. Single crochet in the next stitch. Half double crochet in each of the next 3 stitches. Double crochet in each of the next 9 stitches. (Make 2 double crochet in the next stitch, double crochet in each of the next 5 stitches) 2 times. Make 2 double crochet in the next stitch. Double crochet in each of the next 11 stitches. Make 2 double crochets in the next stitch. Double crochet in each of the next 5 stitches, make 2 double crochet in the next stitch. Double crochet in each of the next 19 stitches. Treble crochet in marked stitch and remove marker. Double crochet in each of the next 19 stitches (Make 2 double crochet in next stitch. Double crochet in each of the next 5 stitches) 2 times. Join to top of first chain-3 with slip stitch. Round 4: Chain 1, single crochet evenly around the entire mask making increases as needed to keep work flat. Join to first single crochet with slip stitch. End off and weave in the end.

Finishing:

Using your favorite stiffening agent or use the cornstarch stiffener recipe  below, Stiffen mask and drape over a 5 pound coffee container or face mask to shape. Shape mask as it dries into desired shape. Do not dip or stiffen ties.

Basic Twisted Cord Ties– Make 2

Cut 2 pieces of thread about 4 yards long. Put two pieces of thread together and fold in half and tie loosely together at one end. Place the tied loop them over something to hold them in place while you twist. (Post on a chair works well.)

Now you're ready to start twisting the twisted cord. Stretch the yarn out to its full length (still folded in half) and begin twisting. Continue to twist consistently in the same direction. The yarn will tighten up and begin to look more like one piece instead of two strands of yarn being twisted together.

When your yarn looks nice and twisted and feels like it can't take much more of the pressure you're putting on it without turning into a big knotted mess, slide the loop off whatever's been holding it. Hold both ends carefully stretched out and loop the middle of the twisted cord back over the chair post.

Allow the cord to fold back on itself. It will naturally twist on itself and make a nice looking twisted cord. If there are spots in your cord where the tension is a little uneven, you can smooth them out with your hands. You may even need to add a bit more twist here to make the end consistent with the way the rest of the cord looks. Tie each end of the cord into a small knot and trim ends to ¼”. Fold Cord in half leaving one side 2” longer than the other side. Sew at the fold to side of mask in a pleasing manner.

Cornstarch Stiffener

In a saucepan, combine 2 TBSP cornstarch and ½ cup cold water. Cook over medium heat until quite thick. Remove from heat and cool to lukewarm, stirring occasionally. (Can also be put into a small bowl with plastic wrap directly placed on top so it does not form a skin.)

When starch is cool enough to work with, dip the mask into it and wring out the excess. (These patterns are for personal use only and should not be reproduced anywhere.)

Copyright by Sharon Santorum