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Materials Needed:

1 Ounce cotton crochet thread size #5 white
½ Ounce cotton crochet thread size #5 Black.
Few yards red cotton crochet thread size # 5
Few yards brown cotton crochet thread size # 5
Size 4 steel crochet hook
Fabric stiffener (or use recipe provided.)
5# coffee can or appropriate form for shaping mask
Red and Black Ribbon (3 yards each.) Optional, twisted tie tutorial included.

Advanced Crochet Skills Required.

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 3rdstitch.) (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.

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 Rounds 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 outside markers.

There should be approximately 58 stitches at top and 58 stitches at bottom of mask between outside markers to be worked later. Note: Count the next stitches carefully. (From the outside marker count out 26 stitches. Place a marker in this stitch. You now should have 23 unworked stitches between the markers) 4 times at the top and at the bottom as shown in photo below. Note: The stitches between these two new markers will become center of nose and center of forehead respectively.

Face of Mask – Round 1: Follow this round very carefully. Attach thread in an outside marked stitch. Chain 4, (counts as treble crochet.)

Treble crochet in each of the next 2 stitches, make 2 treble crochet in next stitch. (Treble crochet in each of the next 2 stitches, make 2 treble crochet in next stitch) twice. Treble crochet in each of the next 2 stitches. 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 marked stitch. (Replace another marker in this stitch.) Make 6 slip stitches over center stitches (having 1 slip stitch in seam.) Slip stitch in marked stitch. (Replace marker.)

Single crochet in each of the next 3 stitches. Half double crochet in each of the next 4 stitches. Double crochet in each of the next 5 stitches. In next stitch make (double crochet and treble crochet.) Treble crochet in each of the next 2 stitches. (Make 2 treble crochet in next stitch. Treble crochet in each of the next 2 stitches) twice. Make 2 treble crochet in next stitch. Treble crochet in each of the next 2 stitches. Treble crochet in marked stitch, replacing marker.

Treble crochet in each of the next 4 stitches. Make 2 treble crochet in next stitch. (Treble crochet in each of the next 2 stitches, make 2 treble crochet in next stitch) 2 times. Treble crochet in each of the next 16 stitches.

Double Crochet (yarn over 3 times) the next 2 stitches together. (This will be last stich on first eyepiece and the first stitch on 2nd eyepiece. Mark this stitch as forehead center.

Treble crochet in each of the next 16 stitches (removing marker.) (Make 2 treble crochet in next stitch, treble crochet in each of the next 2 stitches) 3 times. Make 2 treble crochet in next stitch. Treble crochet in last 2 stitches. Join to top of chain-4 with slip stitch.

Round 2: Chain 4, treble crochet in each of the next 4 stitches. (Make 2 treble crochet in next stitch, treble crochet in each of the next 2 stitches.) 3 times. Make 2 treble crochet in next stitch. Treble crochet in each of the next 4 stitches. Double crochet in each of the next 6 stitches. Half double crochet in each of the next 3 stitch. Single crochet in the next stitch.

Over nose: Make slip stitch in next marked stitch. Replace marker. Slip stitch in each stitch before the next marker. Slip stitch in next marked stitch. Replace marker.

Single crochet in the next stitch. Half double crochet in each of the next 3 stitches. Double crochet in each of the next 6 stitches. Treble crochet in each of the next 4 stitches. (Make 2 treble crochet in next stitch, treble crochet in next 2 stitches.) 3 times. Make 2 treble crochet in next stitch. Treble crochet in each of the next 9 stitches, replacing outside edge marker.

Make 2 treble crochet in next stitch. Treble crochet in each of the next 25 stitches. Treble crochet in next marked stitch. Replace marker. Treble crochet in each of the next 25 stitches.

Make 2 treble crochet in next stitch. Treble crochet in each of the last 5 stitches. Join to top of chain-4 with slip stitch.

Round 3: Chain 3, (double crochet in next 5 stitches, make 2 double crochet in next stitch) 3 times. Double crochet in each of the next 9 stitches. Half double crochet in each of the next 3 stitches. Single crochet in next stitch Slip stitch in marked stitch and in stitches between markers. Slip stitch in next marked stitch. Remove markers.

Single crochet in the next stitch. Half double crochet in each of the next 3 stitches. Double crochet in each of the next 9 stitches. (Make 2 double crochet in next stitch, double crochet in each of the next 5 stitches) 2 times. Make 2 double crochet in next

stitch. Double crochet in each of the next 11 stitches. Make 2 double crochets in next stitch.

Double crochet in each of the next 5 stitches, make 2 double crochet in next stitch.

Double crochet in each of the next 19 stitches. Treble crochet in marked stitch and remove marker. Double crochet in each of the next 19 stitches (Make 2 double crochet in next stitch. Double crochet in each of the next 5 stitches) 2 times. Join to top of first chain-3 with slip stitch.

Round 4: Chain 1, single crochet evenly around entire mask making increases as needed to keep work flat. Join to first single crochet with slip stitch. End off and weave in end.

Eye Decorations – Make 2

Round 1: With Black thread, 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 and make half double crochet in same stitch. Single crochet in marked stitch. (Replace marker. This is the inside of eye piece.) In next stitch make (half double crochet and double crochet.) (Chain 1, skip one stitch, double crochet in next stitch) 11 times. Chain 1, in marked stitch make (double crochet, chain 1 and double crochet.) Remove marker. Chain 1, (skip 1 stitch, double crochet in next stitch,

chain 1) 11 times. Chain 1 and join to 3rd chain of beginning chain-3. End off and weave in end.

Round 3: Attach red thread in last stitch worked and chain 1. Single crochet in joining and in each of the next 4 stitches (remove marker.) (Slip stitch in next stitch. Make 3 double crochets in next chain-1 space.) around. End with slip stitch into first single crochet. End off and set aside.

Finishing Eye Piece

Sew the 2 pieces together at marked center through all 5 single crochets as shown below.

Pin and sew or glue to mask as shown below.

Nose

Round 1: With Black chain 16, single crochet in 2nd chain from hook. Half double crochet in next stitch, double crochet in next stitch, treble crochet in next stitch and make 2 double treble crochet in next stitch. Treble crochet in next stitch and double crochet in next stitch. Slip stitch in next stitch. (First half of bottom nose made.) Double crochet in next stitch, treble crochet in next stitch and make 2 double treble crochets in next stitch. Treble crochet in next stitch. Double crochet in next stitch and half double crochet in next stitch. Single crochet in last stitch and turn to work on opposite side of chain.

Single crochet in first stitch on opposite side of chain. Half double crochet in next chain, double crochet in each of the next 2 chains. Treble crochet in each of the next 2 chains. Double treble crochet in next chain. Make 3 double treble crochet crochets in next chain. Treble crochet in next chain. Treble crochet in each of the next 2 chains. Double crochet in each of the next 2 chains. Half double crochet in next chain and single crochet in last chain. Slip stitch into first stitch made to end round.

Round 2: Chain 1 and single crochet in each of the next 8 stitches. Slip stitch in center stitch. Single crochet in each of the next 8 stitches. Slip stitch in end and turn.

Slip stitch in next stitch. Single crochet in each of the next 2 stitches. Half double crochet in next stitch and double crochet in next stitch. Treble crochet in next stitch. Make 2 double treble crochets in next stitch. Double treble crochet in each of the next 3 stitches. Make 2 double treble crochets in next stitch. Treble crochet in next stitch. Double crochet in next stitch and half double crochet in next stitch. Single crochet in each of the next 2 stitches and slip stitch into last stitch. Slip stitch in end. End off and weave in end.

Finishing

Pin and sew or glue to mask as shown below.

Mustache

Side 1- Make 2

With Brown thread chain 20.

Round 1: Single crochet in 2nd chain from hook and in each of the next 6 chains. Half double crochet in each of the next 6 chains. Double crochet in each of the next 5 chains. Make 6 chains in last chain. Working on opposite side of chain double crochet in each of the next 3 stitches. Half double crochet in each of the next 3 stitches. Single crochet in each of the next 4 stitches. Slip stitch in each of the last chains. Chain 4 and slip stitch in 3rd chain from hook for a picot. Join to first single crochet with slip stitch.

Round 2: Slip stitch in each of the next 8 stitches. Single crochet in each of the next 9 stitches. (Make 2 single crochet in next stitch) 6 times. Single crochet in each of the next 11 stitches. Slip stitch in each remaining stitch up until picot. Slip stitch in sides of

picot making 3 slip stitches in picot. Join to first slip stitch made with slip stitch. End off and weave in end. Set aside and work the same for opposite side.

Sew middles together. Sew or Glue to mask.

Spider Web

Row 1: Chain 4, join to first chain with slip stitch. Chain 5, double crochet in ring. (Chain 3 and double crochet in ring) twice. Chain 5 and turn.

Row 2: Double crochet in first space. Chain 1 and double crochet in next stitch, Chain 1 and double crochet in next space) twice. Chain 1 and double crochet in 3rd chain of beginning chain-4. Chain 7 and turn.

Row 3: Treble crochet in first double crochet. (Chain 3 and treble crochet in each double crochet across.) End with chain-3 and treble crochet in 3rd chain of beginning chain-7. Chain 8 and turn.

Row 4: Treble crochet in first treble crochet. (Chain 4 and treble crochet in each treble crochet across.) End with chain-4 and treble crochet in 3rd chain of beginning chain-8. End off and weave in end.

Glue to mask at forehead.

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.

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. Place over large #5 coffee can or appropriate form.

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