Balaclava "Andrea"
Crochet the coziest hood balaclava!
If you are looking for a trendy, stylish and easy pattern, then this balaclava is for you. With easy techniques, this pattern is beginner friendly. If you need help along the way, our technique videos will guide you. You need crochet hook 6 mm, MYO Basic wool and thats it!
Yarn Consumption: Approx. 250g. The yarn consumption depends on how tight you crochet.
Note that we in this instruction uses videos from out technique library. If you are looking for a full instruction video for a crocheted vest, we suggest the balaclava Linda.
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Here's how to do it
The balaclava is crocheted from the bottom up, which means we start with the buff, and then the hood itself. Last, we sew the hood together at the top. Hope you like this cozy balaclava! /Emma
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Step 1 - buff
Row 1: Make a slip knot and crochet a chain. Make the chain the same length as from your collarbone to your nose. This will be the height of your buff. For reference, we have crocheted 22 chain stitches. Crochet quite loosely. Add two extra chain stitches. We have made 24 stitches on the chain. The length of the buff + two chains is what you have crocheted. If you are not sure how to make a slip knot and a chain, see below technique videos.
Row 2: We will crochet the first row with double crochet. Make the first double crochet in the third chain (skip two chains). The first two chains we skipped is counted as the first double crochet.
Continue to crochet one double crochet in each chain. If your chain is 24, you should have 22 double crochet plus the 2 chain stitches. Finish the row with chain 2 and turn your work. If you are not sure how to make a double crochet, see below technique videos.
Row 3: We will crochet a double crochet in the third stitch, skip the first two chains (with which we finished the last row), these will count as a double crochet. Now, proceed in the same way as the first row, one double crochet in each stitch. Remember to always have the same number of double crochet on each row.
Crochet in the same way for as many rows as you wish. Keep in mind, when you put the short sides together you should be able to get the buff over your head. For reference, we have crocheted 39 rows. Do not cut the yarn, but proceed to the next step.
Step 2 - attach the short sides
When you are satisfied with the length of your buff, it's time to sew or crochet the short sides together. We have chosen to crochet the sides together but it is just as good to sew them together. If you crochet, it will be a clear seam, while it will be more invisible if you sew the sides together.
Start by making a chain and turn your work. Crochet your last row with your first row to attach the sides together, see below photo. Crochet with single crochet, see below technique video if you need help on how to crochet a single crochet. If you are not sure how to make a single crochet, see below technique videos.
Test your buff, so you are satisfied with the size. Chain 1. Cut and attach the yarn. Let the buff remain out-and-in for the next step.
Step 3 - hood
Row 1: Start with a slip knot and attach it to the center of the bottom edge of the buff. It doesn't matter exactly where, but opposite where the buff was crocheted together is a good place. We will crochet single crochet along the edge of the buff, approximately two single crochet in each double crochet on the buff.
Crochet almost the entire lap, you can leave 1 double crochet between where you started and where you end. In our example, we crocheted 73 single crochet. Finish the round with chain 2 and turn.
Row 2: Crochet a double crochet in each stitch, skipping the chain stitches we just crocheted (as we did with the buff). You can begin to fold the edge, so the hood goes over the buff. If you have 73 single crochet, you should have 73 double crochet, remember that the first 2 chains stitches replaces one double crochet.
For reference, our first row will be 72 double crochets + the chain stitches replacing a double crochet. Finish with chain two and turn.
Row 3 and forward: Proceed in the same way, as many rows as you wish on your hood. Fold the sides together at the top to see if the balaclava fits. You can test by assembling your hood with safety pins at the top. For reference, we have crocheted 27 rows on the hood.
Step 4 - Assembly the hood
When you are satisfied with the size of your hood, it's time to sew it together. You can choose whether you want to crochet the hood together or sew it together. I chose to sew together the hood to get a seam as invisible as possible.
Start with a loop and cut the yarn, leave a yarn tail as long as the size of the side and add approx 10 cm. Sew the corners together first. You can use your crochet hook to go up and down with the yarn so the sides fasten.
Continue to sew the sides and stitches together, that is opposite each other, all the way. Before attaching the yarn tail, try and see if you are happy with the size. If you want the hood bigger or smaller, it's easy to unleash the yarn to add or remove rows. When you feel satisfied, attach the yarn end. Check the balaclava, if you find any yarn ends or similar that you need to attach. If you are not sure how to fasten the yarn tail, see below technique video.
Test your balaclava, fold down the buff and fold a edge on the hood and you're done!
Crochet Instructions
This section of the pattern uses standard crochet terminology. If you need a little extra help along the way, please refer to the simplified instructions.
Abbreviations
st = stitch
ch = chain
sc = single crochet
dc = double crochet
sk = skip
(...) = number of stitches in the row
Neck Warmer
Row 1: Chain. Make the chain the same length as the distance from your collarbone to the bridge of your nose. This will determine the height of your neck warmer.
For reference, we made 22 ch. Keep your chains fairly loose. Add 2 extra ch, giving you a total of 24 ch.
Think of it as: Desired length + 2 ch
Row 2: Starting in the 3rd ch from the hook, work 1 dc in each ch. The first 2 ch that you skipped automatically count as 1 dc.
If you chained 24, you should have 22 dc + the starting ch, which counts as 1 dc. At the end of the row, ch 2 and turn. (23)
Row 3: Work 1 dc in the 3rd stitch, then skip the first 2 ch — these count as 1 dc. Work 1 dc in each stitch, including the first dc from the turning chain of the previous row. Make sure you have the same number of dc in every row. (23)
Continue working the same way for as many rows as you like.
Keep in mind that the short ends need to be able to meet so that the neck warmer will fit comfortably over your head.
For reference, we made 39 rows. Do not fasten off. Continue to the next step.
Joining the Short Ends
Once you are happy with the length of your neck warmer, it’s time to join the short ends together. We chose to crochet the ends together, but you can also sew them together. Crocheting the ends together creates a more visible seam, while sewing them together gives a more subtle, almost invisible finish.
Start by making 1 ch and turn your work. Join the last row to the first row.
Work the seam using sc. Try on the neck warmer to make sure you are happy with the size. Finish with 1 ch, fasten off, and pull the yarn through the final loop to secure your work. Weave in your ends.
Keep the neck warmer inside out for the next step.
Crocheting the Hood
Row 1: Make a slip knot and attach your yarn to the center of the lower edge of the neck warmer. The exact placement isn’t too important, but a good reference point is directly opposite the seam where you joined the neck warmer.
Now work sc evenly around the edge of the neck warmer, approximately 2 sc into each dc. You can crochet over the yarn tail as you work to avoid having to weave it in later. Work around almost the entire edge, leaving approximately 1 dc between the point where you started and where you finish.
In our example, we made 73 sc. Finish the row with 2 ch and turn your work.
Row 2: Starting in the 3rd stitch, work 1 dc in each stitch. At this point, you can start folding the edge that forms so that the hood sits over the neck warmer.
If you have 73 sc, you should have 73 dc. Remember that the first 2 ch count as 1 dc. For reference, our first row consists of 72 dc + the starting chain, which counts as 1 dc. Finish with 2 ch and turn your work.
Row 3 and onward: Continue working in the same way for as many rows as you would like for your hood. Try it on occasionally to check the fit by folding the top section together. You can also use stitch markers or safety pins to temporarily hold the top of the hood together while trying it on. For reference, we made 27 rows for the hood.
Hood Assembly
Once you are happy with the size of your hood, it’s time to sew it together. You can either crochet the top closed or sew it together. I chose to sew it together to create a seam that is as invisible as possible.
Start with 1 ch, then fasten off. Leave a yarn tail approximately the same length as the side you need to sew together, making sure you have enough yarn to complete the seam. Pull the yarn through the final loop to secure it and prevent the work from unraveling.
Start by sewing the two corners together. You can use your crochet hook to help guide the yarn up and down through the stitches as you secure the two sides together. Continue sewing the stitches opposite each other together all the way across.
Before weaving in the yarn tail, try on your balaclava to make sure you are happy with the fit.
If you want the hood to be larger or smaller, it’s easy to unravel a few rows and add or remove rows as needed. Once you are happy with the fit, weave in and secure the yarn tail.
Finally, check over your entire balaclava and make sure there are no loose yarn ends that still need to be woven in.
The rights to this pattern belong to MYO Make Your Own. The pattern or its pictures may not be copied, shared or resold either in parts or in its entirety, but you may sell items you have crocheted from this pattern. If you have questions about the pattern, contact MYO at hello@makeyourown.se.
Step 1 - buff
Row 1: Make a slip knot and crochet a chain. Make the chain the same length as from your collarbone to your nose. This will be the height of your buff. For reference, we have crocheted 22 chain stitches. Crochet quite loosely. Add two extra chain stitches. We have made 24 stitches on the chain. The length of the buff + two chains is what you have crocheted. If you are not sure how to make a slip knot and a chain, see below technique videos.
Row 2: We will crochet the first row with double crochet. Make the first double crochet in the third chain (skip two chains). The first two chains we skipped is counted as the first double crochet.
Continue to crochet one double crochet in each chain. If your chain is 24, you should have 22 double crochet plus the 2 chain stitches. Finish the row with chain 2 and turn your work. If you are not sure how to make a double crochet, see below technique videos.
Row 3: We will crochet a double crochet in the third stitch, skip the first two chains (with which we finished the last row), these will count as a double crochet. Now, proceed in the same way as the first row, one double crochet in each stitch. Remember to always have the same number of double crochet on each row.
Crochet in the same way for as many rows as you wish. Keep in mind, when you put the short sides together you should be able to get the buff over your head. For reference, we have crocheted 39 rows. Do not cut the yarn, but proceed to the next step.
Step 2 - attach the short sides
When you are satisfied with the length of your buff, it's time to sew or crochet the short sides together. We have chosen to crochet the sides together but it is just as good to sew them together. If you crochet, it will be a clear seam, while it will be more invisible if you sew the sides together.
Start by making a chain and turn your work. Crochet your last row with your first row to attach the sides together, see below photo. Crochet with single crochet, see below technique video if you need help on how to crochet a single crochet. If you are not sure how to make a single crochet, see below technique videos.
Test your buff, so you are satisfied with the size. Chain 1. Cut and attach the yarn. Let the buff remain out-and-in for the next step.
Step 3 - hood
Row 1: Start with a slip knot and attach it to the center of the bottom edge of the buff. It doesn't matter exactly where, but opposite where the buff was crocheted together is a good place. We will crochet single crochet along the edge of the buff, approximately two single crochet in each double crochet on the buff.
Crochet almost the entire lap, you can leave 1 double crochet between where you started and where you end. In our example, we crocheted 73 single crochet. Finish the round with chain 2 and turn.
Row 2: Crochet a double crochet in each stitch, skipping the chain stitches we just crocheted (as we did with the buff). You can begin to fold the edge, so the hood goes over the buff. If you have 73 single crochet, you should have 73 double crochet, remember that the first 2 chains stitches replaces one double crochet.
For reference, our first row will be 72 double crochets + the chain stitches replacing a double crochet. Finish with chain two and turn.
Row 3 and forward: Proceed in the same way, as many rows as you wish on your hood. Fold the sides together at the top to see if the balaclava fits. You can test by assembling your hood with safety pins at the top. For reference, we have crocheted 27 rows on the hood.
Step 4 - Assembly the hood
When you are satisfied with the size of your hood, it's time to sew it together. You can choose whether you want to crochet the hood together or sew it together. I chose to sew together the hood to get a seam as invisible as possible.
Start with a loop and cut the yarn, leave a yarn tail as long as the size of the side and add approx 10 cm. Sew the corners together first. You can use your crochet hook to go up and down with the yarn so the sides fasten.
Continue to sew the sides and stitches together, that is opposite each other, all the way. Before attaching the yarn tail, try and see if you are happy with the size. If you want the hood bigger or smaller, it's easy to unleash the yarn to add or remove rows. When you feel satisfied, attach the yarn end. Check the balaclava, if you find any yarn ends or similar that you need to attach. If you are not sure how to fasten the yarn tail, see below technique video.
Test your balaclava, fold down the buff and fold a edge on the hood and you're done!
Crochet Instructions
This section of the pattern uses standard crochet terminology. If you need a little extra help along the way, please refer to the simplified instructions.
Abbreviations
st = stitch
ch = chain
sc = single crochet
dc = double crochet
sk = skip
(...) = number of stitches in the row
Neck Warmer
Row 1: Chain. Make the chain the same length as the distance from your collarbone to the bridge of your nose. This will determine the height of your neck warmer.
For reference, we made 22 ch. Keep your chains fairly loose. Add 2 extra ch, giving you a total of 24 ch.
Think of it as: Desired length + 2 ch
Row 2: Starting in the 3rd ch from the hook, work 1 dc in each ch. The first 2 ch that you skipped automatically count as 1 dc.
If you chained 24, you should have 22 dc + the starting ch, which counts as 1 dc. At the end of the row, ch 2 and turn. (23)
Row 3: Work 1 dc in the 3rd stitch, then skip the first 2 ch — these count as 1 dc. Work 1 dc in each stitch, including the first dc from the turning chain of the previous row. Make sure you have the same number of dc in every row. (23)
Continue working the same way for as many rows as you like.
Keep in mind that the short ends need to be able to meet so that the neck warmer will fit comfortably over your head.
For reference, we made 39 rows. Do not fasten off. Continue to the next step.
Joining the Short Ends
Once you are happy with the length of your neck warmer, it’s time to join the short ends together. We chose to crochet the ends together, but you can also sew them together. Crocheting the ends together creates a more visible seam, while sewing them together gives a more subtle, almost invisible finish.
Start by making 1 ch and turn your work. Join the last row to the first row.
Work the seam using sc. Try on the neck warmer to make sure you are happy with the size. Finish with 1 ch, fasten off, and pull the yarn through the final loop to secure your work. Weave in your ends.
Keep the neck warmer inside out for the next step.
Crocheting the Hood
Row 1: Make a slip knot and attach your yarn to the center of the lower edge of the neck warmer. The exact placement isn’t too important, but a good reference point is directly opposite the seam where you joined the neck warmer.
Now work sc evenly around the edge of the neck warmer, approximately 2 sc into each dc. You can crochet over the yarn tail as you work to avoid having to weave it in later. Work around almost the entire edge, leaving approximately 1 dc between the point where you started and where you finish.
In our example, we made 73 sc. Finish the row with 2 ch and turn your work.
Row 2: Starting in the 3rd stitch, work 1 dc in each stitch. At this point, you can start folding the edge that forms so that the hood sits over the neck warmer.
If you have 73 sc, you should have 73 dc. Remember that the first 2 ch count as 1 dc. For reference, our first row consists of 72 dc + the starting chain, which counts as 1 dc. Finish with 2 ch and turn your work.
Row 3 and onward: Continue working in the same way for as many rows as you would like for your hood. Try it on occasionally to check the fit by folding the top section together. You can also use stitch markers or safety pins to temporarily hold the top of the hood together while trying it on. For reference, we made 27 rows for the hood.
Hood Assembly
Once you are happy with the size of your hood, it’s time to sew it together. You can either crochet the top closed or sew it together. I chose to sew it together to create a seam that is as invisible as possible.
Start with 1 ch, then fasten off. Leave a yarn tail approximately the same length as the side you need to sew together, making sure you have enough yarn to complete the seam. Pull the yarn through the final loop to secure it and prevent the work from unraveling.
Start by sewing the two corners together. You can use your crochet hook to help guide the yarn up and down through the stitches as you secure the two sides together. Continue sewing the stitches opposite each other together all the way across.
Before weaving in the yarn tail, try on your balaclava to make sure you are happy with the fit.
If you want the hood to be larger or smaller, it’s easy to unravel a few rows and add or remove rows as needed. Once you are happy with the fit, weave in and secure the yarn tail.
Finally, check over your entire balaclava and make sure there are no loose yarn ends that still need to be woven in.
The rights to this pattern belong to MYO Make Your Own. The pattern or its pictures may not be copied, shared or resold either in parts or in its entirety, but you may sell items you have crocheted from this pattern. If you have questions about the pattern, contact MYO at hello@makeyourown.se.
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