BALACLAVA SKI MASK CROCHET PATTERN (INTERMEDIATE level, written in ENGLISH, standard US terms, abbreviated, Digital product, 1 PDF file, 11 pages) for a trendy Unisex full face covering headwear used while trekking, skiing, snowboarding, biking, cycling, mountain climbing, running, hunting, tactical training and other outdoor activities.
Perfect for winter sports fans looking for functional accessories!
INCLUDED: Written Pattern, Stitch Guide.

You should know how to read ABBREVIATED CROCHET PATTERNS and how to crochet:

• chain stitch (ch);
• single crochet (sc);
• half double crochet (hdc);
• double crochet (dc);
• increase (2 hdc in 1 st);
• decrease (dc2tog or dc3tog).

The whole product is worked Back-and-Forth in rows from side to side, in ONE PIECE (with a single seam at the back).
You will need enough TIME, ATTENTION, and PATIENCE to COUNT STITCHES in each row.
The total number of rows is 39 (including 2 optional rows for a looser fit / larger size, if necessary).
The number of stitches in each row varies from 65 to 142 due to the unique system of Increases / Decreases, which makes the item beautifully contoured and ergonomically fitted.
The main part of the item is made in Half Double Crochets (hdc), and the neck warmer – primarily in Single Crochets (sc), with hdc stitches along the lower edge.
All stitches are crocheted in Back Loop Only (BLO).

You will need up to 365 yds (333 m) of LIGHT or MEDIUM worsted yarn (US weight category 3 or 4) with NOT LESS than 185 yds in 3.5 oz (170 m in 100 g).

MANDATORY GAUGE (crochet density)
per 4’’ (10 cm) in Single Crochets,
for a specific size (head circumference):

• XS (up to 20.9’’ / 53 cm): 21 stitches;
• S (up to 21.7’’ / 55 cm): 20 stitches;
• M (up to 22.4’’ / 57 cm): 19 stitches;
• L (up to 23.2’’ / 59 cm): 18 stitches.

Head circumference of the dummy in the pictures is 21.7’’ (55 cm).

YARN USED for Size S - SMALL Adult / Teen
(applicable to MEDIUM / Women’s size):
1 and 2/3 skeins of Vita UNITY (85% Wool, 15% Acrylic),
1 skein = 191 yds / 3.5 oz (175 m / 100 g),
and a CROCHET HOOK 4.5 mm (US 7).

SUGGESTED YARNS:

• Bernat WOOL-UP WORSTED (sizes XS, S),
• Red Heart SUPER SAVER (sizes M, L).