Simple Crochet Face Mask

These are trying times we’re living in. I wanted to do my small part to help so I decided to try and come up with an easy-to-crochet face mask. I wanted it to be easy enough so that even a beginner could do it, and I also wanted it to be light and breathable. These are obviously not meant to be medical grade, merely to protect others if you sneeze or cough.

I created two different face mask designs – one a little more feminine than the other. I made them with an open weave so they wouldn’t be too warm, and I created a pocket so you can insert whatever fabric or filter you want. The patterns are super simple and done all in one piece. The ties are crocheted right onto the body of the masks. I left the sides open, but you can always sew those up if you choose to. I used Lion Brand Beautiful You yarn in Glacier Gray because it’s very light and goes right into the washer and dryer, but feel free to use whatever yarn you like.

My hope is that you are all staying safe and healthy. My prayer is that this will end soon and we will come out of it stronger and wiser. Blessings to you all, my friends. 🙏🏻💕

This pattern is offered here free as always. If you’d like an ad-free, easily printable version of the pattern, you can help support my small business and purchase it for a small fee in my Etsy shop – SimpleThings byTia, or in my Ravelry Store – Simple Things Crochet. *Note – At this point, Ravelry is not accepting patterns for face masks so this particular pattern is not in my Ravelry Store. If you’d like to purchase it, you’ll need to do it through Etsy.

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Skill Level: Easy

Materials:

Lion Brand Beautiful You in Glacier Gray – 1 skein (for two masks)

Hook size F/5 – 3.75 mm

Stitch markers are highly recommended for this project

Gauge:

4 clusters and 8 rows = 4” for Granny Stitch Mask

14 dc and 8 rows = 4” for Double Crochet Mask

When I think of it, I’ve been trying to include the length of my starting chain. I feel it’s a quick and easy indicator to see if you’re on track with the gauge.

Dimensions:

6” wide by 5” long – Granny Stitch Mask

6 3/4” by 5” – Double Crochet Mask

Abbreviations:

Ch – chain

Sc – single crochet

Dc – double crochet

Sk – skip

Sp – space

St, sts – stitch, stitches

Notes:

Beginning chains don’t count as stitches.
The straps are crocheted right onto the body of the mask. It’s important to mark your stitches at the end of the rows before you start the chains for the ties. That way you’ll know where to continue with your rows when you finish with the ties.
Be careful not to let your chains twist when you are crocheting across for the straps.
You just fold the mask up to form the pocket which will hold whatever fabric or filter you choose to use. You can also sew up the sides if you like.
I’m including instructions for both masks.

Instructions for Granny Stitch Mask:

Chain 26

Row 1: Sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across. 25 sts.

Row 2: Ch 3, dc in first st, ch 1, sk 3, *3 dc in next st, ch 1, sk 3*, repeat from * to * across row, 2 dc in last st.

Row 3: Turn, ch 4, *3 dc in next ch 1 sp, ch 1*, repeat from * to * across row, 1dc in last 2 dc cluster.

Row 4: Turn, ch 3, dc in first st, ch 1, *3 dc in next ch 1 sp, ch 1*, repeat from * to * across row, 2 dc in last st.

Rows 5 – 10: Continue alternating rows 3 and 4. At the end of Row 10, do not turn, chain 51.

Row 11: Turn, sc in 2nd ch from hook and across chain for 50 sts. When you get to the body of the mask, place a stitch marker in the first stitch on the body of mask. Continue 1 sc in each st across body of mask except do 2 sc in last st on body of mask. (You need 25 sts to do a complete granny stitch row.) After last st, ch 51.

Row 12: Turn, sc in 2nd ch from hook and across chain for 50 sts. When you get to the body of the mask, place a stitch marker in the first stitch on the body of mask. Continue 1 sc in each st across body of mask. Stop at the stitch marker you placed – do not continue across the strap.

Row 13: Turn, ch 3, dc in first st, ch 1, sk 3, *3 dc in next st, ch 1, sk 3*, repeat from * to * across row, 2 dc in last st.

Row 14: Turn, ch 4, *3 dc in next ch 1 sp, ch 1*, repeat from * to * across row, 1dc in last 2 dc cluster.

Row 15: Turn, ch 3, dc in first st, ch 1, *3 dc in next ch 1 sp, ch 1*, repeat from * to * across row, 2 dc in last st.

Rows 16 – 21: Continue alternating rows 14 and 15. At the end of Row 21, do not turn, chain 51.

Row 22: Turn, sc in 2nd ch from hook and across chain for 50 sts. Continue 1 sc in each st across body of mask. After last st, ch 51.

Row 23: Turn, sc in 2nd ch from hook and across chain for 50 sts. When you get to the body of the mask, bind off. You can weave in the end or leave it long if you opt to sew up the sides.

Construction:

Lay mask out flat. Cut a piece of fabric 5” wide by 4” high. Lay fabric (or filter of your choice) on top half of mask. Fold bottom up so edges are together. Pull the straps through the holes at each end of the mask.

Instructions for Double Crochet Mask:

Chain 26

Row 1: Sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across. 25 sts.

Rows 2 – 10: Turn, ch 2, dc in first st and across row. At the end of Row 10, do not turn, chain 51.

Row 13: Turn, ch 2, dc in first st and across row, stop at the stitch marker you placed. 25 sts.

Rows 14 – 21: Turn, ch 2, dc in first st and across row. 25 sts. At the end of Row 21, do not turn, chain 51.

Row 22: Turn, sc in 2nd ch from hook and across chain for 50 sts. Continue 1 sc in each st across body of mask. After last st, ch 51.

Row 23: Turn, sc in 2nd ch from hook and across chain for 50 sts. When you get to the body of the mask, bind off. You can weave in the end or leave it long if you opt to sew up the sides.

Construction:

Lay mask out flat. Cut a piece of fabric 5 1/2” wide by 4” high. Lay fabric (or filter of your choice) on top half of mask. Fold bottom up so edges are together. Pull the straps through the holes at each end of the mask.