Make your own Iron Overlord mask. This armor-style superhero face mask is crocheted in cotton yarn, then stiffened with glue so it holds its shape. It’s a good fit for Halloween, cosplay, comic cons and dress-up.

This is a digital PDF pattern, not a finished item.

What you get

A step-by-step written crochet pattern for the mask, sized for an adult male.
A “Jump to Section” list so you can find each part quickly.
A full list of US abbreviations.
Every row is written out with stitch counts.
Pictures of each stage.

What it covers

The base and mouth opening.
The nose opening and the eye openings.
The forehead.
The nose piece.
The above-eye pieces (make 2) and the under-eye pieces (make 2).
The under-mouth piece.
Putting it all together.
Adding the elastic band.

Materials

100% cotton yarn, about 4 oz. Peaches and Creme was used.
Size G (4.25 mm) crochet hook.
Darning needle and scissors.
Hot glue gun.
School glue or another firm stiffener.
10 in of 1/4 in elastic.

Skills
The mask uses US terms and mostly single crochet. You will also need increases, decreases (sc2tog), chains and slip stitches. You shape it over a form while the glue dries.