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Contents

Common Abbreviations used:          1 Materials Needed:          1

Mask        1

Fleur-de-lis        5

Finishing        6

Common Abbreviations used:

ch = chain

sc = single crochet

hdc = half double crochet dc = double crochet

trc = treble crochet

dtrc = double treble crochet st = stitch

dec = decrease inc = increase

Materials Needed:

At least 9 stitch markers. Size 8 (1.55 MM) steel crochet hook. 1 ½ Ounce cotton crochet thread size #10 bedspread weight (Blue shown.) Size 8/1.50MM steel crochet hook: Fabric stiffener (or use recipe provided.) 5# coffee can or appropriate plastic form for shaping mask. Spray glitter- optional.

Mask

Eye Socket Side 1 – Rnd 1: Beginning at eye hole, ch 38, being careful not to twist ch, join to first ch with sl st to form ring.Ch 1, in joining make sc, hdc and sc (mark hdc as outside eye edge.) Sc in each of the next 18 ch. In next ch make sc, hdc, sc, ( mark hdc as inside edge.) Sc in each of the next 18 ch. Join to first sc with sl st. (42 sts.)

Rnd 2: Ch 3, (counts as first dc now and throughout) Make 5 dc in marked st. (Replace marker in 3rd st.) (Dc in each of the next 4 sc. Make 2 dc in next sc.) 3 times. Dc in each of the next 3 sts. Hdc in next st. Make 2 sc in next st, Sc in marked st. (Replacing Marker.) Make 2 sc in next st. Hdc in next st. Dc in each of the next 3 sts. (Make 2 dc in next sc, Dc in each of the next 4 sc.) 2 times. Make 2 dc in next st. Dc in each of the last 3 sts. Join to top of first ch-3 with sl st. (54 sts.)

Rnd 3: Ch 3, dc in next 2 dc. Make 5 dc in marked dc, (replacing marker in 3rd dc.) Dc in each of the next 9 sts. Hdc in each of the next 4 sts. Sc in each of the next 4 sts. Hdc in each of the next 3 sts. Dc in each of the next 3 sts. In next st make (hdc, and 2 sc – marking hdc.) Sc in each of the next 3 sts – removing marker. In next st make (2 sc and hdc – marking hdc.) Dc in each of the next 3 sts. Hdc in each of the next 3 sts. Sc in each of the next 4 sts. Hdc in each of the next 4 sts. Dc in each of the last 6 sts. Join to top of beginning ch-3. End off and weave in ends.

(You should now have a piece with 60 sts and 3 markers - having 25 stitches at top of eyepiece and bottom of eyepiece between the markers. The 2 markers are on the inside edge and the 1 marker is on the outside edge. Set aside.)

Eye Socket Side 2: Repeat Eye Socket Side 1 Rnds 1-3.

Prepping Eye Sockets: With right sides together and matching markers. Sew side 1 and 2 together between inside 4 markers. Remove inside markers but LEAVE the outside markers.

There should be 50 stitches at top and 50 stitches at bottom of mask between outside markers to be worked later. Note: Count the stitches carefully.

Face of Mask – Row 1: Attach Blue thread in any marked st. Ch 10 and end off. Attach Blue thread in the other marked st on the opposite side. Ch 11, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each of the next 9 chs.

Sc in next st on face of mask and in each of the next 24 sts. Dc in joining between eye sockets. (Mark this st as center.) Sc in each of the next 25 sts. Sc in each of the last 10 chs. Ch 1, turn. (71 sc made.)

Row 2: Follow this row very carefully. Make a sc dec over first 2 sc. Sc in next st. Hdc in next st. Dc in each of the next 4 sts. Trc in each of the next 3 sts. (Mark middle st.)

Dc in each of the next 2 sts. Hdc in each of the next 2 sts. Sc in each of the next 3 sts. (Mark middle st.)

Hdc in next st. Dc in next 2 st. Trc in next st. Make 3 trc in next st. (Mark middle st.)

Trc in next st. Dc in next 2 st. Hdc in next st. Sc in each of the next 3 sts. (Mark middle st.)

Hdc in each of the next 2 st. Make 2 dc in next st. Trc in each of the next 2 st. In marked center st make 3 dtrc. (Mark middle st.)

Trc in each of the next 2 st. Make 2 dc in next st. Hdc in each of the next 2 st. Sc in each of the next 3 sts. (Mark middle st.)

Hdc in next st. Dc in next 2 st. Trc in next st. Make 3 trc in next st. (Mark middle st.)

Trc in next st. Dc in next 2 st. Hdc in next st. Sc in each of the next 3 sts. (Mark middle st.)

Hdc in each of the next 2 sts. Dc in each of the next 2 sts. Trc in each of the next 3 sts. (Mark middle st.)

Dc in each of the next 4 sts. Hdc in next st. Sc in next st. Make a sc dec over last 2 sc. Ch 1, turn. (77 sts made.)

Row 3: (Note: you can remove markers on this row.) Sc dec over first 2 sts. Sc in each of the next 2 sts. Hdc in next 2 st. Dc in each of the next 3 st. In marked st, make 3 dc. Dc in each of the next 4 sts. Hdc in next 2 sts. Sc in marked st. One large shell made.

Hdc in next st. Dc in next 3 sts. Make 2 dc in next st. Dc in next st. Make 5 dc in marked st. Dc in next st. Make 2 dc in next st. Dc in next 3 sts. Hdc in next st. Sc in marked st. 2nd large shell made.

Hdc in next 2 st. Dc in next 4 st. Make 2 dc in next st. Dc in each of the next 3 sts. (Removing marker from 2nd st.) Make 2 dc in next st. Dc in next 4 stHdc in next 2 st. Middle shell made.

Hdc in next st. Dc in next 3 sts. Make 2 dc in next st. Dc in next st. Make 5 dc in marked st. Dc in next st. Make 2 dc in next st. Dc in next 3 sts. Hdc in next st. Sc in marked st. 3rd large shell made.

Hdc in next 2 st. Dc in next 4 st. Make 3 dc in next st. Dc in each of the next 3 st. Hdc in each of the next 2 st. Sc in next 2 sts. Sc dec over last 2 sts. End with a sl st in tip. End off and weave in end.

Prepare top by finding center stitch and marking it. You should have 37 stitches on each side of the marker. Place a marker in each end st.

Row 1: Attach thread in right-side end marked st with a sl st. Sl st into next 2 st. Sl st next 2 sts together. Sc next 2 sts together. Hdc in next st. (Dc decrease over the next 2 sts) two times. Sc

in each of the next 9 sts. Hdc in next st. Dc in next st. (Make 2 dc in next st) 3 times. Mark 3rd dc made. Dc in next 3 sts. Hdc in next st. Sc in each of the next 5 sts. Sl st in the next 5 sts, replacing marker as needed.

Sc in each of the next 5 sts. Hdc in next st. Dc in next 3 sts. (Make 2 dc in next st) 3 times. Dc in next st. Hdc in next st. sc in each of the next 9 sts. (Dc decrease over the next 2 sts) two times. Hdc in next st. sc next 2 sts together. Sl st next 2 st together. Sl st in last 3 sts. End off and weave in end.

Row 2: Join thread in st immediately before the right marker with a sl st. Ch 2, dc in marked st. (Remove marker.) Make 5 trc in next st. Trc in each of the next 2 sts. In next st make (trc and dc.) Dc in each of the next 2 dc. Make 2 dc in next st. In next st make (dc and hdc.) In next st make (hdc and sc.) Sl st in next 11 sts. (Replacing center marker.) In next st make (sc and hdc.) In next st make (hdc and dc.) Make 2 dc in next in next st. Dc in each of the next 2 dc. In next st make (dc and trc.) Trc in each of the next 2 sts. Make 5 trc in next st. Dc in marked st.Ch 2 sl st in next st. End off and weave in end.

Finishing: Attach thread in right tip of mask. Sc evenly around entire piece keeping work flat by making increases and decreases as needed. (Replace center marker.) Join to first sc with sl st. End off and weave in end.

Fleur-de-lis

Prepping: From center marker count off 12 sts on right side. Place marker in 12th st. Repeat for left side. (11 free stitches between center marker and side marker.)

Row 1: Attach thread in center marker with sl st. (Remove center marker.) Ch 1, sc in same space. Ch 1, turn.

Row 2: Sc in sc. Ch 1, turn. (1 sc made.)

Row 3: Make 2 sc in sc. Ch 1, turn. (2 sc made.)

Row 4: Make 2 sc in first and last sc. Ch 1, turn. (4 sc made.)

Row 5: Sc in each sc across. (4 sc made.) At end of row ch 6. Attach to side marker with sl st. End off and weave in end.

Attach thread to opposite side of Fleur-de-lis as shown below.

Ch 6 and sl st into right side marked st. (Remove marker.) Ch 1, turn.

Row 6: Sl st in first ch. Sc in next ch. Hdc in each of the next 3 ch. Sc in next ch. Hdc in first sc on Fleur-de-lis. (Make 2 dc in next sc) twice. Hdc in next sc. Sc in next ch. Hdc in each of the next 3 ch. Sc in next ch . Sl st in last ch. Ch 1 turn.

Row 7: Skip sl st, sl st in next sc. (Make 2 hdc in next st) twice. Sc in next st. Sl st in next st. Hdc in next st. Dc in next st. (Make 2 trc in next st) twice. Dc in next st. Hdc in next st. Sl st in next st. sc in next st. (Make 2 hdc in next st) twice. Sl st in next st. End off and weave in end.

Finishing

Finishing: 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.

Ties – Use the Basic twisted Cord Ties pattern below or sew ribbons at sides or make a sc ch.

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.

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. (Hint: Sew the cords on while the mask is still damp.) Spray with glitter once dry – if desired.

(These patterns are for personal use only and should not be reproduced anywhere.)

Copyright by Sharon Santorum - November 28, 2013