Easy quick balaclava Crochet pattern

 

Basic  balaclava Crochet pattern

This basic balaclava is easier than it looks, it is quick and simple to make with no complications  with different sizes, it is worked in 3 easy steps and can be achieved in less than 2 hours. A beginner friendly pattern.

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Measurements/ Gauge

41/24 cm

10 cm: 11 sts/ 6 rows

Materials

Medium worsted yarn acrylic 

2 blue jeans 

Crochet hook: 5.5 mm 

Abbreviations

ch: chain

st: stitch

sts: stitches

dc: double crochet

sc: single crochet

hdc: half double crochet

sl st: slip stitch

Note

The width of the bonnet is decided when you work the flat circle, for small size, work 5 rounds, medium 6/7, large 8/9 rounds and adjust accordingly.

Also the opening of the bonnet how close/ open you want it, you leave as many/ less stitches unworked as you want before to start working back and fourth.

The neck shape automatically follows the previous work.

Written Pattern

chain 4

in the 4th ch from the hook,10 dc, join to the top initial ch.

Round 2, ch2, 2 dc in every st . 20

Round 3, ch 2, 2 dc  in the 1st st, 1 dc in the next st,  alternate 2,1,2,1 till the end of the round, join with a sl st. 30

Round 4, ch2, 2dc in the 1st st, 1 dc in the next 2 sts, alternate 2,1,1,2,1,1, till the end of the round. 40

Round 5, ch2, 2dc in the first st, 1 dc in the next 3 sts, alternate the same way till end of the round.50

Round 6, ch2, 2 dc in the first st, 1 dc in the next 4 sts, same process, 2,1,1,1,1,2 till end of the round. 60

Round 7, ch2, 2dc in the first st, 1 dc in the next 5 sts, alternate till end of the round, do not join. 70

Round 8 : ch2, dc in every st, till the last 14 sts. Leave them unworked, turn.

Working back and fourth.

Round 9 to 18:  ch2, dc in every st.

Join the opposite end ( facing side)

Round 19 to 24: ch2, dc in every st around. Fasten off.