About this crochet pattern
Make a bold, one-of-a-kind crochet Day of the Dead mask. This male costume mask has a white base, red and black eye details, a spider web on the forehead, a black nose and a full brown mustache.
It is worked in fine cotton crochet thread and stiffened over a coffee can so it holds its shape. It is a fun project for Halloween, Día de los Muertos celebrations, costume parties and photo shoots.
What’s included
- 14-page, photo-illustrated PDF pattern
- Stitch charts for the eye sockets, face and nose
- Written instructions for every piece: eye sockets, face, eye decorations, nose, mustache and spider web
- Assembly photos showing how to attach each piece
- Cornstarch stiffener recipe and tips for shaping the mask over a coffee can
- Twisted cord tie tutorial, so you can make your own ties from thread
Materials
- 1 ounce size #5 cotton crochet thread, white
- ½ ounce size #5 cotton crochet thread, black
- A few yards each of size #5 cotton crochet thread in red and brown
- Size 4 steel crochet hook
- Stitch markers
- Fabric stiffener (or use the cornstarch recipe in the pattern)
- 5# coffee can or another form for shaping the mask
- Optional: 3 yards each of red and black ribbon for ties
Pattern details
| Format | PDF, 14 pages, about 2 MB |
|---|---|
| Skill level | Advanced |
| Hook | Size 4 steel crochet hook |
| Thread | Size #5 cotton crochet thread: white, black, red and brown |
| Stitches | Single, half double, double, treble and double treble crochet, plus markers and shaping |
| Price | $5.00 USD |
| Delivery | Instant digital download from Payhip. Nothing is shipped. |
Frequently asked questions
What skill level is this Day of the Dead mask crochet pattern?
It is an advanced pattern. It uses single, half double, double, treble and double treble crochet, plus markers and shaping.
What thread and hook do I need?
You need size #5 cotton crochet thread: 1 ounce white, ½ ounce black, and a few yards each of red and brown, plus a size 4 steel crochet hook. Optional red and black ribbon (3 yards each) can be used for ties.
How do I stiffen the crocheted mask?
Use your favorite fabric stiffener or the cornstarch stiffener recipe in the pattern. Drape the mask over a 5-pound coffee can or similar form and shape it as it dries. Do not dip or stiffen the ties.
Is this a printed pattern or a download?
It is a digital PDF download of 14 pages (about 2 MB). Nothing is shipped.
Can I sell masks made from this pattern?
Finished items may be sold. The pattern itself is for personal use only and may not be reproduced, shared or resold.
Where do I pay?
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