crochet balaclava (beginner friendly in-depth tutorial)

[@kavyarose]

Round 1 4 ch, SL St in 1st chain, 3 ch, 2 DC in loop, 2 ch, 3 DC, ch 2, 3dc, 2ch, 3dc, ch 2, sl st in 1st DC ch 1 and cut yarn Round 2, 3, 4, 5 Start from another corner, 3dc 2ch 3dc in corners, 1 ch, 3dc on sides seperated by ch , sl st in first cluster (3dc) cut off yarn

[@aisha-du4ul]

I LOVE YOU

[@sarakhider2178]

my hero🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@emlovesbread8565]

Your granny square tutorial is the first one I’ve been able to follow and actually finish 🥹 Thank you for being such great teacher- I’m so excited!!

[@daylahanh]

yay, thank you so much for your kind words, i'm blushing :"> are you going to make a balaclava from those granny squares?

[@emlovesbread8565]

@@daylahanh yes!! It’s taking me a little while but so far so good❣️

[@alleykatoo]

This is dope. I'm almost done with mine and it's amazing Thank you for sharing this pattern!

[@ashlewhy]

So thankful for your repetition in this video rather than just telling us once!! Super helpful

[@marybelton6180]

Best crochet tutorial I've found online - thank you!

[@charleskiluamitra6745]

I finished 1 square and am hollering🎉 its perfect

[@daylahanh]

that's amazing 🫶

[@ahsen8200]

I'M IN LOVE WITH THIS BALACLAVA !! i made one in two days and ITS SO CUTE 🥺 and now I'm choosing the next color combo for my second one 🤩

[@maleahn]

this tutorial is so so thorough and easy to follow! i was able to understand everything even as a total beginner and i’m in love with my end result. thank you so much! :)

[@daylahanh]

you're too sweet 🌸🌷 thank you!

[@laurencatsomfg]

Thank you so much!!! You're an amazing teacher and I'm so happy with my new balaclava

[@_J_i_N_x_s_u_r_p]

Please make more content like this, it's so helpful we really appreciate you 😭😭 I was about to give up crocheting cuz all the other stuff are not begginer friendly then I found this Heaven sent video

[@daylahanh]

Hiii 🤍 All my videos are beginner friendly, or you mean that you want exactly this kind of pace/ garment?

[@TuniaO]

Thank you! I have made two squares so far. You explain everything so clearly, and the end product is beautiful. I wish there were more videos like yours when I first started crocheting, maybe I would have mastered it faster lol. I'm looking forward to more videos of yours!❤

[@daylahanh]

Sara, thank you so much for your kind words, I'm a visual learner, so I understand your frustration with fast tutorials that are harder to learn 🙏

[@ALittleSneakPeakAtJoy]

One of my favorite tutorials I've watched! :) Loved the indepth section of attaching the pieces together! It came together so CUTE!

[@daylahanh]

aww thank you Sarah, you are the best 🫶

[@Hana-u3g3b]

I finished this yesterday!😊 I’m Japanese so I’m not used to English tutorials but it was super easy and quick! I bought the yarn from a hundred bucks but it looks great! I’m using my cutest handmade balaclava today and it’s very warm and confident 💕 I’m sorry if this comment doesn’t make sense. Anyway thank you for making such a wonderful video 😊🌸

[@daylahanh]

thank you for taking your time to write such a lovely feedback ❣️🥺

[@alisonparsons7477]

Thank you so much. I’m in the process of making it now and it has been such a breeze because of how detailed and specific this tutorial is. I give this tutorial a 100%, A+++, 5/5⭐️. ❤️

[@daylahanh]

thank you, Alison, you are so sweet! 🌷💕

[@hindbendaace9236]

Thank you so so so much for your tutorial, I am a beginer in crochet and this is the first crochet balaclava I made and the first crochet headwear as well, thanks to you ❤😊 I send you all my gratitude 🌻💫

[@Markus-a]

Спасибо,за туториал!Все понятно,хоть даже я не свободно разговариваю на вашем языке. Thank you for the tutorial! Everything is clear, even though I don't speak your language fluently.

[@daylahanh]

я рада, что все получилось! 🫶

[@hla5955]

I made this but mine came out HUGE! I don’t know what I did wrong. I really love the tutorial though, it was so easy to follow- thank you!

[@daylahanh]

Im sorry to hear that, probably our granny squares have different sizes ☹️ mine was 15*15 cm btw

[@skromnyasha]

Me too ✋ how could it happen if we did everything exactly the same

[@kylatethya]

Thank you so much fir this tutorial! It's helped so much and this is my first crotchet project ever. So happy with my new statement piece

[@starla5058]

i've now made two balaclavas using this tutorial & they're perfect 🤗 thank you so much

[@daylahanh]

You are so welcome! ♥️

[@chnlsnc]

I just finished the balaclava! Thank you for such an easy to follow tutorial, I'm so proud of myself and I couldn't do it without you and my magic wand 🪄

[@daylahanh]

yaayy! That's so cool, you are definitely a magician.. I mean a crocheter ✨💫

[@EzrenLavander]

How much yarn did you need? I dont want to run out of white 😅

[@talyahamoona8853]

this video was incredible. youre a wonderful teacher and your voice is so soothing. very deeply appreciate this! I made the whole thing with you!

[@hirxch134]

Hello!! I love this video and today i completed my 4day old project. However I used acrylic yarn and tried to wash it for softening and good fragrance.. can you suggest any advice in keeping balaclava or any crochet project clean and routine for regular wash cycle?

[@skylarstorkamp2981]

Hello! :) Thank you for so kindly for sharing this video. This is the first time I'm attempting grany squares. At 3:14 you place the hook through the loop, and pull that 3rd loop back onto the hook. Which loop is it that I'm pulling back on? I've slowed down the video and watched several times but cannot tell. :)

[@daylahanh]

hi, in 3:10 i made yarn over which gave me the thread and i carried it with me to insert the hook through the loop and have 3 loops on the hook. Also you can keep watching and see a few more times how i make double crochet, so you can practice along 💖

[@Gottahandle]

Oh no that's supercute for all ages,can't wait to make for littleones.

[@daylahanh]

That would be so cute! 🥰

[@ShdonnaBolden]

Since I kept on having a very hard time keeping up with your channel l had to crochet the balaclava myself

[@saritalopez3199]

i just finish mine!! im so happy thank you so much your video was very helpful

[@ShesAaRebel]

Thanks for this detailed video on how to not only make the squares, but also clearly showing how to sew everything together! I found a different granny square pattern that I've wanted to make into a balaclava, and I was lucky in that mine turned out to be the same size as yours! (Looked in the comments and found that you said they measure 15cmX15cm). Having each section split up by chapters makes it really easy for me to skip ahead to the instructions that I need.

[@daylahanh]

hii, you're so welcome! What squares did you make? I'd love to see it if you can share via instagram 💕

[@rebeccahyakuuno3051]

Thank you for the video!! To use two strands, are you using two separate balls of the same yarn at a time?

[@daylahanh]

I’m using the same yarn from one skein (1 center pull and 1 from outside)

[@ranasen242]

Great tutorial. My color combination was green and blue. I even made a fleece lining because it can get rather cold in Sweden

[@daylahanh]

ooh fleece is such a great idea! 🤍

[@ronishiabrena7642]

Thank you SO MUCH for this video!! Your teaching helped me actually understand crocheting ✨💕

[@daylahanh]

I'm glad it was helpful to you and thank you for the kind comment! ❤️

[@socialmediumco.2418]

BEST tutorial ever, thank you! Please keep this up 🎉

[@basilmoth]

This is my first crochet project and your tutorial is so easy to understand thank you 💕

[@shasa_2427]

LOVE! great grea great tutorial... im just about to start crochet for my friend's farewell gift! i hope ill make it right in time

[@aminayakubova7424]

Thank you very much for the wonderful tutorial and the opportunity to make this MASTERPIECE

[@daylahanh]

You're very welcome, Amina! Hope you enjoyed crocheting 🌸🧶

[@aminayakubova7424]

@@daylahanh absolutely did

[@briarroyo6709]

You are such an amazing teacher . Thank you ☺️

[@daylahanh]

Thank you for such a sweet comment, Bri 💓

[@Mommycitaa]

Hello, great tutorial. i was wondering what the length and width your squares are?

[@daylahanh]

It's 15x15 cm

[@МашаБардаш]

Wow, I’ve been searching for this tutorial my whole life!

[@daylahanh]

yayy glad to help 🤍🖤

[@ColoradoCompany]

Hi ! Tanks a lot for this amazing tutorial! Has I’m using a different size of yarn, I would like to know the size [in cm] of one square (they look huge). Thanks and happy christmas! :)

[@daylahanh]

Hi, the size of each square is 15×15 cm, or 5,9 × 5,9 inches 🤍

[@samsonitej]

Did you use both ends of string from the same ball of yarn ?

[@daylahanh]

Yes, one from the center pull and the other is from outside

[@Placatabroskev]

Thank you so much for this tutorial. I love it!!!

[@vanlantpert]

Oh, what a cute balaclava🙃

[@daylahanh]

Hehe 🐝

[@ai-meeding959]

Such an easy tutorial and I love how it turned out!

[@daylahanh]

I hope you will have great memories wearing it ❤️

[@ai-meeding959]

@@daylahanhI love it and have been getting lots of compliments on it, I decided to add a scalloped border and it looks so nice!

[@karraviro9274]

fellow crafter here! love the tutorial but right off the bat im very curious where did you get the yarn from?? Looks nice as it is but also in the work. would love to try working with it.

[@sandydam8867]

absolutely love your tutorial ! 've already made 2 balaclavas !

[@daylahanh]

That's so cool, Sam! I'm glad you enjoyed making them ✨🫶

[@paddieomahony4563]

Best crochet tutorial ever thank you you’re so good at explaining and making it so easy for us

[@marlanichols1339]

This is a really fantastic tutorial! Finished in 3 days and looks SO CUTE!!

[@jessmagnan7086]

can you share gauge info? what are the dimensions of one square? i’m using a thicker yarn than what’s recommended but i want my gauge to match!

[@daylahanh]

hi, my square is 15*15 cm (5.9 *5.9 in) and my head circumference is 57 cm, i hope this helps!

[@emilyz1128]

Great tutorial! I was just wondering what the measurement is of one square, because I’m using chunkier so I’ll probably need to do one less row. Thank you!🤍

[@daylahanh]

thank you! Each square is 15×15 cm 🤍

[@emilyz1128]

Thanks so much!

[@ray3970]

its the best tutorial u can find on youtube!!! thank u for the simple explanation i loved it

[@daylahanh]

thank you so much for such a lovely comment, Ray! I actually have uploaded a new video today 🫶 hehe

[@aurmj]

Should I put the grannys in a blocking board before stitching them together?

[@daylahanh]

Hi Aurora, I think for this project it is optional, but blocking would make your squares neater. In my case I didn't block

[@ba14m7]

Can I know the measurements of the square, Length and width☹️🥹

[@daylahanh]

It’s 15*15 cm 💌

[@nicolahorynska3401]

I think I have a different tension than you. What are the sizes of finished granny squares? I followed the video but mine came out to be 11cm (after blocking) and it turns out to be too small for my head (it might also be that I have a gigantic head 😅) thanks xx

[@daylahanh]

Each square is 15*15 cm so no, your head is absolutely fine, mine is ~56 cm🤍

[@nicolahorynska3401]

That makes sense haha thanks ♡ I’ll add more rows to mine then

[@fatimasaurus]

as a hijabi thank u so much for this💘🫶🫶🫶

[@daylahanh]

You are so welcome, Fatima 🤍 I hope it will keep you warm and make you feel stylish ✨

[@WeLoveYouWalovi]

this is my first project and your explanation is really simple so its easy to follow

[@daylahanh]

thank you so much! reading your kind comment makes me elated 💗

[@thunderstorm2771]

Hi I'm new to crochet and knitting and I'd like to know how much yarn does this project require? Thank you for the awesome tutorial, I was struggling with crochet until I found you!

[@daylahanh]

Hi, I used ~390 m (220g) of both yarn in total, so you'll probably only need 200 meters for each colour. Hope it helps! x

[@anniebatllo1779]

Une toute jeune magicienne avec un crochet comme baguette magique😊c'est magnifique.merci.mamiannie🤗

[@yungnudle]

Can this be made with size 4 medium, cotton yarn? I’m a beginner and could only find 4 & no cotton blend 😔

[@daylahanh]

Hi Cari, you can use weight 4 yarn too and crochet with two strands like I did, keep in mind that the size of the square is 15×15 cm (5.9×5.9 inches). Good luck! 💕

[@carlynnyoshina5331]

this is such a cute project! im working on it right now but my holes/chain spaces are really big. what am i doing wrong?

[@daylahanh]

Hii 🤍 Maybe try using a smaller hook size?

[@carlynnyoshina5331]

i just finished the project! thank your for making such a clear and detailed tutorial😊 i can't wait to gift the balaclava to my friend for xmas

[@saranyaslater7588]

Hello, love your tutorial! So easy to follow, I was wondering if I were to make this for a 6 year old how many squares should I make? As obviously their head is much smaller xx

[@arianadermine916]

Hi! What size does each square have? I think I made mine too big because of thicker yarn. Thank you!

[@teehee4110]

Thank you SO much for this free tutorial video ,the way you explained is easy to understand!! I finished in one day I love it ! ❤

[@daylahanh]

Yayy I'm so glad you enjoyed making your balaclava 🤍🫰

[@valeriiagorobets45]

Omg omg omg how awesome! Love it!

[@daylahanh]

Thank youuu 🫰

[@sophiakramer7832]

Amazing tutorial! I made it yesterday and wore it today :) Can you do a granny square cardigan tutorial?!?

[@daylahanh]

hi Sophia, that's so great! I do have an idea to make a granny cardigan or kimono using mohair yarn or something ❣

[@kamiahbuchanan8734]

you're absolutely amazing!! I wish more people would do long in-depth tutorials. You made this easy to follow and enjoyable!!!

[@daylahanh]

aww thank you! I'm so happy that you liked the pace, my aim was to be as understandable as i can 🫡

[@fishbones.666]

heyy, thank you so much for the tutorial!!!! how big is one square supposed to be? :) i use a diffrent yarn and make larger stitches so i need to know!! :)) TYSM

[@daylahanh]

Mine is 15*15 cm (5.9*5.9 in) 💗

[@fishbones.666]

@@daylahanh ohhh thank you so much for the fast response! 🌸

[@ghinaam2842]

Love your tutorial! Turned out granny square isn’t that hardd (thanks to your tutorial!). ❤❤

[@tonia9151]

NEED MORE VIDEOS.....love it. Easy to learn. I am going to try this soon

[@daylahanh]

thank you, Tonia! hope you'll enjoy wearing it

[@ВетаТумбочка]

OMG YOU SO CUTE!!!!!😍 This tutorial easy and help me to crochet this balaclava!!!

[@daylahanh]

Thank you, Veta! Hope it will keep you warm this winter! 🤍

[@jobantokki]

hii do you think this pattern is good for all head sizes? most patterns end up being too small for me 😭 is there a way to alter this pattern to make it a bit bigger?

[@puddypudding9609]

Bigger hook = bigger squares, thicker yarn = bigger squares. I made mine accidentally too small which I only realised while sewing it together, but then I added another row on the sides of the square that was on top of my head, if that makes sense.

[@kiyaumau]

Thank you so much!! I finished today, but think I need to make the squares tighter because mine turned out HUGE 😂

[@daylahanh]

Haha yes, for reference my square are 15×15 cm, head size 56 cm 🫰

[@suzannesavard1796]

Wowwwww❤❤❤❤ merci beaucoup

[@miekesatelier]

This was my first time ever crocheting something, thank you so much for your clear and detailed explanation! I love the way it turned out 🫶🏻

[@daylahanh]

Hi Mieke, I'm very glad it was helpful and thank you for writing such a sweet comment 🥰

[@EzrenLavander]

How much yarn did you need? I dont want to run out 😅

[@miekesatelier]

@@EzrenLavander i used a single strand of yarn and ended up using 100gr of black wool and 100gr off white wool (both 4 1/2 - 5 1/2 UK hook size)

[@soph20466]

Love this tutorial! I'm trying to make the same one using the colors you used :) just want to make sure I use the same color white, but did you use cream white or plain white 5ply milk cotton yarn? thanks

[@daylahanh]

Thank you! I used milk white 🤍

[@Gaya980]

Thank you!! Such a good tutorial👍

[@daylahanh]

thank you! x

[@courtneyfisher4707]

this may be a dumb question but do you use 2 balls of each color or do you cut the yarn before you start? this is my first project lol

[@daylahanh]

hey don't worry that's a normal question! i used two strands from the same skein of yarn, one is from the center pull, the other one is from outside

[@antoninakovtun989]

thank you! I did it

[@exxiyya4855]

Thank you sm

[@virgilvalentine2216]

So cool and beautiful! Thank you for this tutorial. What is the weight of yarn you use?

[@daylahanh]

It's weight #4 medium worsted

[@virgilvalentine2216]

Thank you. I was able to find the yarn you used online! @@daylahanh

[@unknownlancelot6948]

Hey hey I like this project very much, I want to do it, but I'm a little new. I was able to knit a beret, but there is something I don't understand here. How did the two clues happen? I didn't understand how to use the rope at first. Pleaseee someone help me 😢

[@daylahanh]

One thread is center pull and another is from outside of the skein 🫶

[@MarcelaZaragoza-kp5km]

i love this tutorial! around what size head would the balaclava fit? i'm thinking of leaving the granny squares at 4 rows for a smaller size

[@daylahanh]

Hey Marcela, it fits adult head size (55 cm - 58 cm or 21 3⁄4 - 22 3⁄4 inches)

[@tdeterra]

!! hey!! thank u so much for making this!!! i never understood how to make,, well the ''granny squares'', but seeing u doing it and explaning it made everything click!!!! sadly i wont be doing the balaclava :/ going to be honest i was just curious about seeing one being made, and clicked. but then when watching i thought ''wait a minute,,,,,,, lets try it''. Well it did take me uhhh about 3 hours and a half to make one (1) [singular] granny square, but i mean!! thats progress right?! :D! im really happy with it!! thank u again!! u are really sweet!! 😸😸

[@daylahanh]

hii, that's an amazing progress, I'm so glad you enjoyed learning! The granny square is super versatile, so it's great that you have other ideas ✨ what are you planning to make from these squares?

[@tdeterra]

@@daylahanh ahmmmm! im trying to make a bag kinda? so far i have made (almost, its a wip thing yet my hands couldn't do anything after 5 hours doing crochet) 4 granny squares, i have yet to decide if its going to be 1x2 or 2x2, if that makes sense? like ΠΠ or just ΠΠ ΠΠ at first i wanted a menssager bag u know? my-i have always loved that type of bag, but i dont know really 😕 can i survive doing 6 more granny squares? i have no idea 🕴 talking abt having no idea- i have no idea how i'll make the straps thing, but we will cross that bridge when we came to it my mom said that i may have to do like a inside cloths for the inside of the bag- since the granny squares has quite a few holes i will tell u. Again i have no idea how i will do that, but its ok, despite all that and the princy PRINCY yarn, im still having a lot of fun. Its amazing creating something out of "thin air", i love the felling of it so im happy with whatever results i can came up with :) my i talk quite a lot dont i- YET i still want to thank u again!!! thank u for teaching me how to change colours!! thank u for teaching me how to do a granny square in detail!!!

[@Salma777-i7k]

Thank you so much sweetheart🤍✨️

[@aliceliddel4073]

Thank you so much ❤️❤️🥰 I wonder, if this balaclava is warm? Like it's below zero and windy, won't it be cold in it?

[@daylahanh]

hi, Alice, I'd suggest using thicker woollen yarn (to make holes of granny squares smaller) and/ or add a strand of kid mohair to make it warmer ❄️☃️

[@hanhhoang2020]

Thank you for a great video! I’m definitely doing this! I was wondering what the measurements of the squares are?😊

[@daylahanh]

Hi, the size of each square is 15×15 cm, or 5,9 × 5,9 inches 🤍

[@luciacisneros4755]

Great video! Could you please show us another granny square that is not double 🙏

[@Anshul_126]

Damn... I am making it.

[@daylahanh]

you totally should 💗

[@Anshul_126]

@@daylahanh i made the 4 squared already....Lemme find you on Instagram so I can tag yaa 💕💕

[@daylahanh]

ooh you're fast 👀 it's the same username @daylahanh 🫶

[@kristynavaclavikova1155]

Amazing! Thank you so much. 💓 But can I ask you, how big is the square? Becapuse I can’t fit in my balaclava :((( I used the same yarn and hook.

[@daylahanh]

hii, I'm so sorry to hear that 🥺 it's probably because we have different tension and gauge. My square is 15×15 cm, so this balaclava is 15cm×4=60 cm, and my head is 56 cm. I hope this helps! 🫶

[@kristynavaclavikova1155]

@@daylahanh Thank you very much. I've decided to add one more round around each square. So I'll see if I can wear it later. But I love it, thank u so much dor you amazing tutoarial!🤍

[@hanmcran]

What is the size of one granny square?

[@hanmcran]

I found out it’s 15cm x 15 cm for anyone else wondering!

[@silviaurso251]

You think that 2 mts for each colors will be enogh?

[@juliadenise4543]

I made this! Thanks to you I was able to finally learn how to do granny squares and the tutorial overall was easy to follow. 😊

[@daylahanh]

hi Julia, i'm so happy that u enjoyed it, hope your balaclava will keep you warm! x

[@pierabiondina8037]

How much yarn does it take for one balaclava? Thank youu

[@guap9058]

how big is the granny square supposed to be? i accidentally used a 5.5 mm hook and it looks too big

[@daylahanh]

Hi, it's 15x15 cm, sorry for the late reply. It's probably because of the hook size and maybe we have different tension

[@umimmak]

¨Great tutorial! How many skeins of yarn did you use? 😊🧶

[@daylahanh]

I used half a skein for each colors 🤍

[@umimmak]

Thank you!! I'm gonna get started ASAP on making my balaclava 🌸🌸 @@daylahanh

[@poncho6558]

how do you know how much length you need to double your yarn? struggling with this part 😵‍💫

[@daylahanh]

I use two strands of yarn from one skein (one from center pull, and one from the outside) ❣️

[@emilyrichmond1751]

such an amazing tutorial and so easy to follow. i love how detailed your instructions are at every point in the process :)

[@daylahanh]

thank you for these sweet words, Emily 💕 i tried my best hehe

[@ranasen242]

Terrific great tutorial. I live in Sweden and I wonder what 5 ply milkcotton is like. Is it DK, light, nr 3? Those are the only specifications I am used to I am afraid 😢❤

[@daylahanh]

Hii, I'd suggest try medium-bulky yarn and using the according 5 mm hook size if you are planning to crochet with 1 strand, if with two - then light. Hope this was helpful

[@dadadaddy96]

just finished mine!! LOVE IT 🫶 thank you so much

[@sagemillen7253]

Can you use thicker yarn instead of doubling it up?

[@daylahanh]

hi, yes, of course you can! As long as it matches your hook size

[@blanoua]

Very good video! What size should one square be?

[@daylahanh]

Hi, the size of each square is 15×15 cm, or 5,9 × 5,9 inches ✨

[@karmin1780]

does anyone know the dimensions of the square? thx

[@daylahanh]

Hi, the size of each square is 15×15 cm, or 5,9 × 5,9 inches 🤍

[@fileonad-khar5637]

Amazing!!! Subscribed

[@daylahanh]

Thank you so much for your support, Fileona!