Crochet Skull Balaclava Pattern/Tutorial & How to Dye a Gradient

[@Goldenlotus9]

As a beginner I was able to make this yeah I made a lot of mistakes but I kept going and now I love what I made it’s not the same but it’s close I love it so much !!! Thank you for your amazing tutorial ❤

[@alexandria_masse]

that makes me so happy!

[@deltagirl82]

I love this. I think about making a skull with moisturized cotton and using a stiffener. I don’t know what I’m gonna do with it but yeah, I love this.

[@marti7821]

​@@deltagirl82 Pardon my ignorance, what is moisturized cotton?

[@deltagirl82]

@@marti7821 So sorry, I was doing voice to text. I meant mercerized cotton.

[@marti7821]

Lol I know I haven't been crocheting super long but I thought I was missing out on some special yarn. Thanks for the explanation.

[@tiffanybritton2883]

I have never seen anyone hold the yarn and hook the way you do. It’s so cool lol

[@alexandramoreno7660]

I came here to say the same thing. So satisfying to watch 😂

[@shalliemae]

@@alexandramoreno7660glad we’re all on the same page because i was searching for this comment 😂

[@Katie_crochets]

Crocheting one handed is for sure a talent!!!

[@frogdrug8282]

NO WAY YOU MADE THIS VIDEO FOR US!? I saw your design and was so mind blown, THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS VIDEO 😭

[@yoelylline]

me being the little cod maniac that i am, i was scouring everywhere for a ghost skull balaclava pattern and the way i hurrahed when you posted this 🥹 love your works!

[@SilvrBvll3t]

Girl same 😭😭

[@MsKane650]

What a great pattern to follow. I am so glad that you didn’t explain how to crochet I love how you would state how many stitches was needed then show a quick example and would cut to the next stitch. Very successful project. Took me two days. Love. Love. Love!

[@liloguasch5407]

So I’ve been following this video and learned my head size required a few more stitches than yours so for anyone with big hair and huge eyes shoot for 64 stitches! And I made the eye holes 10 stitches long but put them into the eighth stitch around. This achieved the same look and I love it!

[@MzLila-dm3bc]

I have been trying to figure out different ways to make this fit better

[@suegrice1975]

Finally someone on KZbin who crochet the same way l do. Been crocheting this way since l was 4yrs old. Great tutorial. Thank you❤

[@ringeater]

you’re just the coolest, every time you come out with a new pattern i’m obsessed immediately

[@GigiBoyd]

you are so sweet for taking the time to give us a tutorial and just ask for proper credits❤ some years I like candy, corn, and some years I don’t

[@sassodapop]

Your creativity is SUCH A GIFT, LITERALLY, A GIFT TO ALL OF US!!! Thank you!!!❤

[@keezumaki]

This was BY FARRRR the easiest and fastest pattern/product I've ever been able to follow/make. Thank you so much. I'm a beginner and I've finished this in less than 12 hrs.

[@kateloble6045]

Thank you for your generosity and attention to detail. You’ve taught me sooooo much. Forever my biggest inspiration

[@XOXOchickyXOXO]

Thank you so much for this quick and simple tutorial. I only really needed the first 11:30 sec. Now I can make my bf a few of these and he can keep funding my yarn for projects 😌💕

[@EmsEdits_12]

im watching all of your bunny balaclava tutoruials and not even crocheting It's so entertaining and once i get wool i will purchase your pattern just to support, keep making videos stay awsome

[@keletsoconcwane]

I am a beginner and all i can say is it took me 5days but now i have a balaclava❤😂thank you ❤

[@shelbyc.7169]

Iv spent 2 days trying to find a pattern for this after seeing your tiktok! Thank you so much!! 😭 super excited to start this project! I’m an extreme beginner so wish me luck! 😅🤞🏻

[@Lafayette92]

I turned the skull into a cat skull just by modifying the teeth area. Love this tutorial! Thanks so much for making it!

[@reeda5390]

I've followed you on tt for a while and ran over here the second I saw you had a yt! Thanks so much for the tutorial!

[@soliloqvy]

that gradient is INSANEEEE thank u so much for the tutorial and sharing ur knowledge with us,i love your art so much!!! also my country doesnt have candy corn but i feel like id like it too lmao :3

[@ZaikRap]

As a completely beginner, I understood nothing 😂 but dayummm that looks FABULOUS fr fr

[@bananacraft7132]

Same

[@sweeetjuicetv]

omg i need to try and make one now,, my fav colors are so hard to find in wool but dyeing a loose skein is soooo intimidating id probably make a mouth hole under the skull teeth tho bc i wear glasses and dont want my lenses to fog when i wear it ty for sharing the knowledge, these look great!!!

[@galerenouf2625]

Thank you girl! You are an actual blessing for sharing this tutorial!

[@Ittelzerep]

Love the way you hold your yarn and hook I want to learn that way hoping it’ll help my hand pain but I’m just too used to the normal way 😩

[@kjkjkjcwazy3280]

Juat saw this mask on insta and so happy you teach how to do it here!!

[@febsguts]

ive see alot of techniques... but both hook and yarn in one hand - pretty impressive ngl

[@sweetnipps918]

unbelievably excited you posted a tutorial for this!!!! thank you so much🥰🫶🏻 you’re wonderful

[@AdoreTwix]

Hi! Loved your video! Very easy to follow and fun to make! I followed your other tutorial and was able to make the ears as well! I was wondering if you have a video showing how/where to attach the ears?

[@besupaaa]

I WILL MAKE THIS I NEED TO HAVE MASKS. ive been looking all over the place for crochet actual masks to cover my whole face in a cool way, thank you so much. Ill try to make some type of monster mask with crochet teeth or something.

[@HaydenLovie]

Wow how do you crochet so fast! Can you make a video on positioning your hook and yarn? After a while it makes my write hurt. You do it so seamlessly and ridiculously fast! Amazing!! 😮

[@alexandria_masse]

i have a video from half a year ago! just scroll back :)

[@YFriedRice]

These are awesome, love ALL your work

[@lindaarchinal9008]

Such a good tutorial!! Not sure about dying but I can do this! TY

[@bravomyylife]

I bought the pattern and couldn't figure out why I wasn't hitting gauge, even with an 8mm hook, until I came to the video. That yarn is more like a 5 weight in acrylic, which explains things for me lol!

[@alexandria_masse]

sorry for the confusion! I was going off what the manufacturer said for the yarn, unfortunately yarn weight isn’t very standardized. In the future you can always double up your yarn :)

[@tahiraprogga7367]

thank you so much for the video! I'm going to use the skull to make into a wolf mask! I saw your video and was very impressed.

[@twinsgardening896]

did you ever make it?

[@rosevan7845]

Getting ready to make the black short skull as part of friend's costume. Started watching the vid. Corn Candy!! Love to see it, hate to eat it. Must have decoration, must never eat. Now I guess I have to make the bunny one for myself!

[@pokonutclark4862]

This will be my first crochet project

[@jessicanaiken6630]

Justice for all the magic circle haters lol it made me so happy to hear you say that

[@IvonneHeath-v7g]

I loved this, love your tutorials so easy to follow.

[@sammiecross5573]

Howdy! not using your tutorial, but I am making balaclavas for a punk show I'm vending at; I kind of free handed my ish. I saw the yarn in your video and was desperate to see where you found it. Cool stuff, keep it up! Still going to credit you though on my items though, hope it gets you some trafic!

[@alexandria_masse]

thank you! Goodluck at the punk shows :) If you take any pictures send me an email [e-mail]

[@BaNaNaNzZ]

Gonna crochet this for ski season 😍

[@Sun-g1t7k]

Я в восторге!) Надеюсь дойдут руки и я воспользуюсь вашем туториалом)

[@lilmomdom]

Thank you for sharing this. Super cool. You, and this design ! Thank you thank you for not being a gatekeeper xox

[@pabloelmalo7697]

Love it,relly love it and makes an elite lifter like me get into crochet becouse i just love the skull balaclava design!

[@Ghost-vz3wl]

OMG THANK YOU I WAS PRAYING FOR A TUT FOR THIS !!!!!!

[@tylinxiong3683]

Thank you, you are literally amazing, cant wait to try out this pattern!

[@netzoncamonesmattos1381]

Lv itttt!!! I wass lookinf 4 that tutorial, thank u so much, u won a new sub

[@wonderfullymonstrous2679]

Thank you so so much for this! I can't wait to make these for me and my kiddo 😍🥰

[@CANCERxCELL]

I wanna make this simply to use for winter timeee it’ll look so nice

[@1961crosley]

Candy corn mixed with salted peanuts is the bomb

[@brookeandress8795]

Hi!! I bought your pattern and am working on the gauge swatch currently (trying to get it correct before getting too far into it). I was reading a reply you left on a comment about theirs being too small. You said one thing they could do is make their starting circle another row larger. Does this mean to do row 1 and an extra increase row, and then start on row 2, which is another increase row? Sorry for the long question, just a bit confused atm. Update: That didn’t work for me. Should’ve know that wouldn’t work lol. If you see this or if anyone knows, please lmk!! Thanks so much 🥰

[@alexandria_masse]

Hi Brooke! An easy solution in this situation is adding a 6th row of increases to make the big circle larger before moving on to the rest of the balaclava. You can also add additional rows to the bottom to cover your neck (depending how you like it)

[@Thick_Stitch]

This is amazing!!! im going to give it a try

[@gilthunder4ever863]

I really like this video, the tutorial Is very Easy ❤

[@alyamochi30]

I'm a bit confuse at the first, when u said crochet dc into the magic circle how much did u mean? Bc u said 12 but looks bigger. Did u crochet 12 in the mc and then add 12 more ?

[@alexandria_masse]

it’s just 12 dc

[@ketast1999]

Ty for my new Halloween costume

[@twinsgardening896]

instructions for the skull start at 12:00

[@ElmiraSafaraei]

I do step by step same you said... But for the first sircle shape 😢

[@toebiter69]

THANK YOU😭❤️

[@r1p2t41]

Looovvvveee yooouuuuu and your creations thank you SOOOOOOO MUCH❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@yojfk]

Apartir de ahora te amo me salvaste muchas gracias ❤❤❤❤❤

[@greysimaitecarhuapomaayala]

Hola tienes el patrón?

[@juleahgroves3922]

Can you make a video of why you don’t like magic rings? Just because I’m curious

[@alexandria_masse]

no reason why, i just like it that way

[@WhyGenevieve]

How much yarn did you use for the full bunny balaclava? I plan on purchasing the yarn you recommended 🙏

[@alexandria_masse]

1 skein of black, 1 skein of white (if you’re doing ears purchase a 2nd skein in your balaclava base colour)

[@LisaCiff]

What is a skein?🥹🫶🏻 I would like to do it but I’m Italian and I’m scared I won’t understand anything lol

[@TatiNext]

​@@LisaCiffas I looked up on Wikipedia in Italian a skein is "Matassa"

[@aoribalongchar8024]

Where should I put my slipped stitch???? In the 3th chain or on the first double crochet stitch ??? ??

[@joanamanalo2764]

loved this! can you share what kind of yarn did you used ang how many ply is it, also what number of hook? I tried to do your tutorial but my project is smaller than yours and it can't fit my head😅😭

[@alexandria_masse]

I used Fleece Artist Wonder Woolen with a 4mm hook, it’s in the description:) If yours is smaller I suggest making your starting circle another row larger, or going up a hook size or doubling up your yarn so it’s thicker. Always a gauge swatch first to save yourself some time! (In the video I mention my gauge swatch is 3 dc per inch)

[@nataliehosking4760]

I just had a random thought… can you make a kuromi balaclava ??? I wanna see how to make a kuromi balaclava ! I will literally learn how to crochet just to make one !!!! 😩

[@PedroAlbertoRebolledoLopez]

this is so cool! sadly I need thicker yarn because I tried it and the skull came out about as big as my fist lol

[@EBraam-x8u]

Sameee

[@Kittenkollection]

Omj I love this thank u so much for doing this tutorial. ❤❤

[@scp-495]

i love you so much انتي احسن وحده تسوي كروشيه

[@chart2]

Great tutorial! Thank you.

[@miadzangeneh1884]

Tanks for sharing this helpful video ❤

[@aeime6747]

if I want to make for someone with a bigger head what adjustments should I make/when (I'm very new to crocheting and get overwhelmed easily)

[@valina20]

Hello, I personally adjust the starting points and the rows with increases, and also the length of rows that do not have increases. Obviously the number of crochets for the eyes also changes, you would have to leave more separation crochets. I suggest that the person for whom you are going to knit the balaclava is with you so that you can take measurements :)

[@kayleenguzman2884]

I love that you’re a magic circle hater as well, go us🤭

[@adr31n]

I’m a beginner and I’ve looked up a few other balaclava tutorials where the stitch is circled for the top or is started as a rectangle. This method for starting, for whatever reason, whether tightly pulled or looser, my 12 stitches do not look as big as my palm as yours does here. I tried to compromise, by chaining a bit and continued double crocheting, and kept crocheting until it was about palm sized but it ended up looking like a shot glass. I’ve restarted and even put this video (and another) on the slowest speed to make sure I was doing it right. Will the type of yarn make this happen? I’m so confused.

[@alexandria_masse]

Hi! Sounds like your hook and or yarn is too small. Your initial 12 dc circle should be 2 inches across. I would recommend using a thicker yarn :)

[@adr31n]

@@alexandria_masse thank you so much! :3

[@crystalmacphee2007]

I’d love to have the written pattern. When I click the link to buy it just takes me back to KZbin.

[@Cetlaviii]

Mine is looking a little flat 😥but I’ll keep goinggg

[@peppermintjacket5560]

I love you for this, you're perfect ahhhhhhhhhh

[@infamismworldwild6248]

Thank you so much, you are incredible

[@bugsbin]

I'm so making this. I'm gonna mess it up real bad because I'm a beginner but I'm still gonna try lol

[@dazlia]

how was it?

[@emilyvanderplow2914]

How do you get your stitches so tall?

[@k0rpzekrochett]

what did they do for row 5? do i put 3 double crochets in the same stitch?

[@k0rpzekrochett]

please reply if you can 😭

[@xGh0stBunZ]

@@k0rpzekrochett it's 1 dc in three stitches (one in each) then 2 dc into the 4th (an increase) and repeat all around c:

[@k0rpzekrochett]

@xGh0stBunZ girl I gave up so long ago but thank you so much 💗

[@xGh0stBunZ]

@@k0rpzekrochett your welcome, hope you'll be able to finish your project soon ♥

[@marialouise3450]

I've never had candy corn lol don't even think we have it in sweden?

[@FairyPhrog-rz6mp]

Honestly you're not missing out, its disguasting! But seriously, it tastes like candle wax

[@mrssocialhazard]

You're amazing, just amazing.

[@geetanjaliaithmia8506]

Beautiful❤

[@abicalvarese2373]

Hi, I’m trying to make this project and ordering yarn from your link, I was just wondering if you knew how many yards I should buy? Thanks!

[@alexandria_masse]

i got 2 hanks of the balaclava and 1 for the skull face part (that should be enough for ears too)

[@KnottySeven]

Hi! Thank you for the tutorial. Silly question, but does this pattern work for acrylic yarn too if you don’t want to block it.

[@alexandria_masse]

even if you use acrylic I highly recommend washing it and blocking it, it makes a huge difference in the final product. (I don’t recommend using any plastic yarns for garments worn over the mouth and nose because you risk breathing in micro plastics but that’s just my opinion) :)

[@KnottySeven]

@@alexandria_massethank you!

[@frahn3573]

I think there's something wrong, in the second round we're supposed to count the chain as a stitch, and skipping the last stitch but i end up with 23 or less instead of 24

[@alexandria_masse]

You’re not supposed to count the chain! Slipsitch into the first stitch to complete the row

[@frahn3573]

@@alexandria_masse then i must be very bad at following patterns 😭, thanks for clarifying!

[@Mr.HamsterAngel]

​@@frahn3573 did you figure out how to do it? I'm still struggling

[@frahn3573]

@@Mr.HamsterAngel I just continued the same way I always do when working in a circle, I was just confused about how to slipstich every round, and making it seamless 🥲

[@Lboogie90]

Hey did u so it down with regular thread?

[@conorlevin3169]

i really want one of these but i can't crochet. would you sell the orange one you have?

[@geetanjaliaithmia8506]

How many white balls required to make Snoopy?

[@jessicarios9405]

Yo ya comence hacer el mío para este halloween 🎃

[@andreacallefierro6705]

Me perdi no entiendo

[@kevinantonation6406]

I LOVE CANDY CORN TOO!

[@samayra0012]

Instead of wool as they are really expensive what yarn can I use please reply?

[@alexandria_masse]

if you don’t plan on dying it i suggest you use medium acrylic with a size 5 or 5.5 hook :)

[@maggiefoster8111]

For the first round, does she count the chain three as a dc or no?

[@alexandria_masse]

I do not count the chain as a stitch because I slip stitch into the 1st dc :)

[@rachelpalmer8910]

Before I buy the pattern are there bigger sizes on the pattern for men?

[@phobosdero2892]

luvvv candy corn 😍💋💋

[@charmolypii]

do i have to have the head to block the skull part?

[@haryadisatya1346]

2 dc inc 3 dc inc 😊

[@london03ify]

Can you make a more detailed video step by step please?

[@emilyrinehart8448]

Does this fit bigger heads or big hair

[@TheJennabelle]

Where do I learn how to make the base of the hat??

[@Mr.HamsterAngel]

I keep making mistakes on the first 3 rows I always end up with 23 stitches in the second row and I don't know why

[@Mr.HamsterAngel]

I figured it out! I was reading the other comments and she said don't count the chains as a dc so if you do count it as one, you should have 13 in the first row

[@MaralizCarlos]

I can’t find the same exact yarn nowhere 😢 there’s another same size yarn you guys can recommend me?