With everything going on in our crazy world right now, everyone is making face masks to wear out and public. And with good reason! At one point the CDC was telling everyone not to wear one unless you were sick. And now, they want you to cover up! So, how does one go about making a face mask? Follow the simple instructions below and you will have a make it yourself face mask.
Adult Size Face Mask:
Full disclaimer: Wearing a face mask does not mean you will not get sick. You must still adhere to social distancing. Use 100% cotton yarn.
Ch. 30.
Row 1: In the second loop from the hook, 14 sc, 2 sc in next st, 14 sc, ch 1, turn
Row 2: 14 sc, 2 sc in next st, 13 sc, ch 1, turn (yes, there will be 2 stitches not crocheted)
Row 3: 13 sc, 2 sc in next st, 13 sc, ch 1, turn
Row 4: 13 sc, 2 sc in next st, 12 sc, ch 1, turn
Row 5: 25 sc, ch 1, turn
Row 6: 23 sc, ch 1, turn
Row 7: 21 sc, ch 1, turn
Row 8: 19 sc, ch 1, turn
Row 9: 17 sc, ch 1, turn
Row 10: 17 sc, sc in each stitch on previous rows (keep sc same size), ch 1, turn
Row 11: 25 sc, sc in each stitch on previous rows (keep sc same size) , ch 1, turn
Row 12: 33 sc, ch 1, turn
Row 13: 33 sc, ch 1, turn
Row 14: 33 sc, ch 1, turn
Row 15: 33 sc, ch 1, turn
Row 16: 30 sc, ch 1, turn (yes, there will be 3 stitches not crocheted)
Row 17: 27 sc, ch 1, turn
Row 18: 24 sc, ch 1, turn
Row 19: 21 sc, ch 1, turn
Row 20: 18 sc, ch 1, turn
Row 21: 15 sc, ch 1, turn
Row 22: 12 sc, ch 1, turn
Row 23: 9 sc, ch 1, turn
Row 24: 6 sc, ch 1, turn
Row 25: 6 sc, sc in each stitch on previous rows (keep sc same size), ch 1, turn
Row 26: 18 sc, sc in each stitch on previous rows (keep sc same size), ch 1, turn
Row 27: Ch. 30 (this will be the loop that goes around your ear), attach at the next corner with a sc
Row 28: sc across the foundation (this is the first row you crocheted)
Row 29: Ch. 30 (the loop for your other ear), attach to the next corner with a sl st.
Weave in your ends. Sew material to the inside of your face mask (my mom did that part for me).
You are done! Make a few of them because you will want to wash these after each use.
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Child Size Face Mask:
Full disclaimer: Do NOT put a face mask on a child who is two and under.
Use 100% cotton yarn.
Ch. 28.
Row 1: In the second loop from the hook, 13 sc, 2 sc in next st, 13 sc, ch 1, turn
Row 2: 13 sc, 2 sc in next st, 12 sc, ch 1, turn (yes, there will be 2 stitches not crocheted)
Row 3: 12 sc, 2 sc in next st, 12 sc, ch 1, turn
Row 4: 12 sc, 2 sc in next st, 11 sc, ch 1, turn
Row 5: 23 sc, ch 1, turn
Row 6: 21 sc, ch 1, turn
Row 7: 19 sc, ch 1, turn
Row 8: 17 sc, ch 1, turn
Row 9: 15 sc, ch 1, turn
Row 10: 15 sc, sc in each stitch on previous rows (keep sc same size), ch 1, turn
Row 11: 23 sc, sc in each stitch on previous rows (keep sc same size) , ch 1, turn
Row 12: 31 sc, ch 1, turn
Row 13: 31 sc, ch 1, turn
Row 14: 31 sc, ch 1, turn
Row 15: 31 sc, ch 1, turn
Row 16: 29 sc, ch 1, turn (yes, there will be 3 stitches not crocheted)
Row 17: 26 sc, ch 1, turn
Row 18: 23 sc, ch 1, turn
Row 19: 20 sc, ch 1, turn
Row 20: 17 sc, ch 1, turn
Row 21: 14 sc, ch 1, turn
Row 22: 11 sc, ch 1, turn
Row 23: 8 sc, ch 1, turn
Row 24: 5 sc, ch 1, turn
Row 25: 5 sc, sc in each stitch on previous rows (keep sc same size), ch 1, turn
Row 26: 17 sc, sc in each stitch on previous rows (keep sc same size), ch 1, turn
Row 27: Ch. 26 (this will be the loop that goes around your ear), attach at the next corner with a sc
Row 28: sc across the foundation (this is the first row you crocheted)
Row 29: Ch. 26 (the loop for your other ear), attach to the next corner with a sl st.
Before you finish off the last row, try the mask on your child to check of the loops are the right size. If the mask is too tight, add a couple more chains to each side.
Weave in your ends. Sew material to the inside of your face mask.
You are done! Make a few of them because you will want to wash these after each use.
This is just one of the many make it yourself face masks that are available online. I really enjoyed making these for my family members. My granddaughter (who had to have hers made using three different colors) just loved her face mask. Because these are crocheted, make sure you are adding material on the inside. And remember, face masks are an extra precaution that the CDC recommends, not a guarantee of not getting sick.
I would love to see your face masks!