April 15, 2020
Welcome to the page I created to share the free crochet and knit facemask patterns I have found. In light of the current pandemic taking place in the world, having a facemask is becoming almost essential everywhere. For those whose strength lies in using their sewing machines and cutting fabric and wielding those super powers…this was a piece of cake. For those of us whose magic lies in knitting needles and crochet hooks… this wasn’t as easy to jump in and help out.
I am so incredibly grateful for Red Heart/Yarnspirations for creating and sharing free patterns for both knit and crochet crafters. My husband is required to wear a mask to work and I wasn’t exactly sure how to help him out in getting one until these patterns hit my email inbox.
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The Free Crochet Facemask Pattern
What Crochet Hooks do I recommend?
If you are just starting your stitching journey, chances are you don’t have tools yet. I highly recommend doing your research and reading reviews to figure out what you like best. I will include my recommendations, but definitely read and find what works best for you.
My favorite brand of hooks and needles to use are the Knit Picks brand. They are so beautiful and well made. Pictured below are the knitting needle version, of which they offer a mosaic wood version of the crochet hooks as well. I just love them. They also offer a padded handle set. I have a wooden set (although not the mosaic one…bummer…they didn’t offer that when I bought mine) and I have the padded set and I love both of them.
The Free Knit Facemask Pattern
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What Knitting Tools Do I Recommend?
As you can see, I highly recommend an interchangeable set in knitting. Interchangeable needle sets are going to be the most economical way to get started as you can use them for a wide variety of projects. Whatever you do, I can’t stress this enough, make sure to do your research. If you purchase a quality needle from the start, you won’t have to buy replacements later on. They will stand the test of time and use, so do your homework first and shop smart!
What about yarn?
If you are looking for a few worsted weight yarn recommendations, below are a few links to some of my favorite shops and brands.
A few Knit Picks worsted weight options:
Additional Tools for when your wrists and/or hands ache
If you are like me and you knit and crochet a lot, something that I have found is useful at times is a pair of stress relief gloves. I own a few different kinds, but I do think any of them is better than not using anything at all if your hands and wrists are bothering you. I’ll include a few links for you to check out.
Still a little unsure and need more help?
In the event that you are new to stitching you might still be unsure how to do this. As a result you may want a little more help. With that in mind you might really like online classes. And so, if this sounds like you, check out the links below for Craftsy or Annie’s. As a matter of fact, I take online classes often to improve and advance my skills. You can always learn something new! I actually taught myself to knit and crochet through “Teach myself” kits. In addition I’ll share a link for something very similar to what I purchased for myself below as well.
A few more pictures
Here are a few more pictures of the crochet facemask that I made my husband. Instead of cutting the fabric as the pattern called for, I traced the full outline of the mask and made the fabric to cover almost the full back side of the mask. I also left one end open so that we could slide a coffee filter in between the layers so that it could be changed out in between being able to get it washed. The patterns are great and super simple to follow so you can adjust and tweak to fit your needs as well.
An open end to add the coffee filter
I cut my fabric piece a little larger than what the pattern called for
So that sums up all I have to share about these free crochet and knit facemask patterns. Have you had to make a facemask yet? How did you make it? Knit, crochet or sew it? Did you use fabric or did you knit or crochet the second layer? Did you leave a slot for the coffee filter? Do you have any patterns you would like to share that you enjoyed using?
How is everyone holding up during this crazy time? Reach out and ask questions or just chat to connect. We are all in this together. ❤💕❤
Happy Stitching!
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~Mindy~
