Materials Needed:

4 yards white ribbon and 4 yards black ribbon. (Opt. Twisted cords can also be used.)
1/2 Ounce cotton crochet thread size #5 white
1/2 Ounce cotton crochet thread size #5 black
Size 4 steel crochet hook
Fabric stiffener (or use recipe provided.)
5# coffee can or appropriate form for shaping mask.
White or black feathers
Hot glue gun

Eye Socket Side 1

Round 1: Beginning at eyehole, chain 44, being careful not to twist chain, join to first chain with slip stitch to form ring. Chain 1, in joining make single crochet, half double crochet and single crochet (mark half double crochet as outside eye edge.) Single crochet in each of the next 21 chain. In next chain make single crochet, half double crochet, single crochet, (mark half double crochet as inside edge.) Single crochet in each of the next 21 chain. Join to first single crochet with slip stitch. (48 stitches.)

Round 2: Chain 3, (counts as first double crochet now and throughout) Make 5 double crochet in marked stitch. (Replace marker in 3r dstitch.) (Double crochet in each of the next 7 single crochet. Make 2 double crochet in next single crochet) 2 times. Double crochet in each of the next 5 stitches. Half double crochet in next stitch. Make 2 single crochet in next stitch, Single crochet in marked stitch. Make 2 single crochet in next stitch. Half double crochet in next stitch. Double crochet in each of the next 5 stitches. Make 2 double crochets in next stitch. Double crochet in each of the next 7 stitches. Make 2 double crochets in next stitch. Double crochet in each of the last 6 stitches. Join to 3rd chain of beginning chain-3 with a slip stitch. (58 stitches made.)

Round 3: Chain 3, double crochet in each of the next 2 double crochet. Make 5 double crochet in marked double crochet, (replacing marker in 3rd double crochet.) Double crochet in each of the next 5 stitches. Half double crochet in each of the next 4 stitches. Single crochet in each of the next 6 stitches. Half double crochet in each of the next 4 stitches. Double crochet in each of the next 6 stitches.

In next stitch make (half double crochet, and 2 single crochet – marking half double crochet.) Single crochet in each of the next 5 stitches – removing marker. In next stitch make (2 single crochet and half double crochet – marking half double crochet.)

Double crochet in each of the next 6 stitches. Half double crochet in each of the next 4 stitches. Single crochet in each of the next 6 stitches. Half double crochet in each of the next 4 stitches.

Double crochet in each of the last 2 stitches. Join to top of beginning chain-3. End off and weave in ends.

Face of Mask – Row 1: (Top of forehead) Follow this round very carefully. Attach same color yarn in any inside marked stitch and remove marker. Chain 4, (counts as treble crochet.) Treble crochet in each of the next 16 stitches. (Make 2 treble crochets in next stitch. Treble crochet in each of the next 2 stitches) 3 times. Treble crochet in each of the next 5 stitches. (Bottom of mask) (Make 2 treble crochet in next stitch, treble crochet in each of the next 2 stitches) 3 times. In next stitch make (treble crochet and double crochet.) Double crochet in each of the next 5 stitches. Half double crochet in each of the next 4 stitches. Single crochet in each of the next 3 stitches. Slip stitch in remaining 4 stitches. Remove marker. Chain 1 and turn.

Row 2: Slip stitch in each of the next 4 stitches. Single crochet in each of the next 2 stitches. Half double crochet in each of the next 3 stitches. Double crochet in each of the next 9 stitches. Make 2 double crochets in next stitch (Double crochet in each of the next 5 stitches. Make 2 double crochets in next stitch) 2 times. Make 2 double crochet in next stitch, Double crochet in each of the next 5 stitches. Make 2 double crochets in next stitch. Double crochet in each of the last 20 stitches. Chain 1, turn.

Round 3: Single crochet in each of the next 62 stitches around. Slip stitch in each of the 4 slip stitches. Single crocheting evenly across middle. Join to first stitch with slip stitch. End off and weave in end. Set aside and make opposite side in the same manner.

Finishing:

When both pieces are finished sew together as shown below.

Using your favorite stiffening agent or use the cornstarch stiffener recipe below, Stiffen mask and drape over a 5 pound coffee container or face mask to shape. Shape mask as it dries into desired shape. Do not dip or stiffen ties.

Glue feathers to side as shown below

Ribbon (Opt.)

Hold two 2 yard ribbons together. (One white and one black shown.) Fold the ribbon in half. Keep making a few loops at the top and sew all together. Tack to side of mask as shown below.

Basic Twisted Cord Ties– Make 2

Cut 2 pieces of thread about 4 yards long. Put two pieces of thread together and fold in half and tie loosely together at one end. Place the tied loop them over something to hold them in place while you twist. (Post on a chair works well.)

Now you're ready to start twisting the twisted cord. Stretch the yarn out to its full length (still folded in half) and begin twisting. Continue to twist consistently in the same direction. The yarn will tighten up and begin to look more like one piece instead of two strands of yarn being twisted together.

When your yarn looks nice and twisted and feels like it can't take much more of the pressure you're putting on it without turning into a big knotted mess, slide the loop off whatever's been holding it. Hold both ends carefully stretched out and loop middle of twisted cord back over chair post.

Allow the cord to fold back on itself. It will naturally twist on itself and make a nice looking twisted cord. If there are spots in your cord where the tension is a little uneven, you can smooth them out with your hands. You may even need to add a bit more twist here to make the end consistent with the way the rest of the cord looks. Tie each end of the cord into a small knot and trim ends to ¼”. Fold Cord in half leaving one side 2” longer that the other side. Sew at fold to side of mask in a pleasing manner.

Cornstarch Stiffener

In saucepan, combine 2 TBS cornstarch and ½ cup cold water. Cook over medium heat until quite thick. Remove from heat and cool to lukewarm, stirring occasionally. (Can also be put into a small bowl with plastic wrap directly place on top so it does not form a skin.)

When starch is cool enough to work with, dip mask into it and wring out the excess. (These patterns are for personal use only and should not be reproduced anywhere.)