Start pa lang ng 2020 and the Philippines was hit with Taal Volcano Ashfall then DOH announced the confirmed case of Novel Coronavirus. These instances led to the short supply of face mask throughout the country. Some are even hoarding and selling it doubled the price.
In our area (Antipolo City), face masks are also out of stock. We bought the washable face mask instead being sold from the market for P25 each. That's when I decided to create a face mask made from yarn. This is actually not advisable though cloth lining should be added for protection and filter.
Here's a simple crochet face mask pattern that I tried freehand. Posting this here so I can make more hopefully.
Materials:
- 3.5 mm Hook
- Cotton Mercerized Yarn (double-pull)
- Cloth for lining
Abbreviations:
- Ch - Chain
- Sl St - Slip Stitch
- Hdc - Half Double Crochet
- Dc - Double Crochet
- Dc2tog - Double Crochet Together
- Hdc2tog - Half Double Crochet Together
ADULT SIZE (still working on how to make this pattern understandable, please bear with me)
- 20 chains for the foundation.
- ROW 1-2: 2ch, 20hdc to each chains.
- ROW 3: 2ch, Hdc2tog, 16hdc, Hdc2tog,
- ROW 4: 2ch, 18hdc
- ROW 5: 2ch, Hdc2tog, 14hdc, Hdc2tog
- ROW 6-10: 2ch, 16hdc
- Weave ends and work on the other side of ROW1
- Repeat ROW 1-10
We will now work on the sides of the face mask
- Ch 2 work on the sides, dc 15, Dc2tog, Dc2tog, dc 15
- 2 dc on the next st, dc 15, make another dc on the 15th dc
- Ch 2 work on the sides, dc 15, Dc2tog, Dc2tog, dc 15
- 2 dc on the next st, dc 15, make another dc on the 15th dc
- Sl st to the first ch 2 when you start to work on the sides
- Continue working on 35 ch for the strap, sl st to the other side then weave ends
- Make another another 35 ch for other strap then weave ends.
- Add design to your liking.
- 20ch
- ROW1-2: 2ch, 20hdc
- ROW3: 2ch, hdc2tog, 16hdc, hdc2tog,
- ROW4: 2ch, 18hdc
- ROW5: 2ch, hdc2tog, 14hdc, hdc2tog
- ROW6: 2ch, 16hdc
- ROW7: 2ch, hdc2tog, 12hdc, hdc2tog
- ROW8: 2ch, hdc2tog, 10hdc, hdc2tog
- ROW9: 2ch, 12hdc
- Weave ends and work on the other side of ROW1
- Repeat ROW 1-9
We will now work on the sides of the face mask.
- Ch 2 work on the side, hdc 12, dc2tog, dc2tog, hdc 12, add another hdc on the same st of the 12th hdc
- 11hdc, add another hdc on the same st of the 11th hdc
- 11hdc, dctog, dctog, 12hdc
- 2dc on the next st, 10hdc
- Sl st to the first ch 2 when you start to work on the sides
- Continue working on 35 ch for the strap, sl st to the other side. weave ends
- Make another another 35 ch for other strap then weave ends.
- Add design to your liking.
Cut the cloth lining to desired shape and hand-sewn it to the crochet face mask. Added a crochet flower for the design which is optional.
If only I have all the time in the world, I really want to donate face mask to our kababayans who are affected by the Taal Volcano Eruption.
Disclaimer: This crocheted mask is not a medical mask. If you make this, make sure to add a medical filter underneath or lining for added protection.
Disclaimer: This crocheted mask is not a medical mask. If you make this, make sure to add a medical filter underneath or lining for added protection.
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