Crochet tie balaclava tutorial I Kenikse Crochet

[@lonelyseirei93]

For anyone who was interested in making the balaclava bigger, I was able to do so by increasing the number of chains in the beginning row. I went up to 30, rather than 24. Then single crocheted and slip stitched BLO per the video to the point where it was a size for the side of my head, and then worked on the top part. Highly recommend working with even numbers because you will decrease (and you’d want enough to decrease the single crochets on the top of your head). Fantastic pattern! I was able to make one for myself and another one (following the exact number from the video) for my dog!

[@HartleyKestenberg]

Do you think the original pattern as presented is small enough for a one year old baby?

[@drdebaratichattopadhyay920]

Thank you so much for this. Could you kindly share the measurements of your doggos version please?

[@heleedbhd3480]

This pattern is fantastic. I made it and it is prettiest balaclava I've ever made. But I want to mention that this pattern is for little kids. It didn't fit my head. But I gave this to my younger sister. If you do this for you , you can start with more chains. Mayben55 chains. It is so cool. You will never regret it❤

[@alemeli]

too late :( HAHHA

[@saramaude7656]

did you use the same yarn and crochet size as her? asking cause i want to make it for myself :)

[@heleedbhd3480]

Also. I think it looks cuter when it is little bit big. And the neck part doesn't stretch that much. So it would be better if you make it bigger

[@AP-pk9gw]

It may be due to your own tension while crocheting. I'm pretty loose, so it works fine to me. Always adjust to your own goals, of course

[@Bumble_bee_gum]

I’m gonna make it as she instructs bc it seems to match the same measurements as the previous balaclava I’ve made. Imma hope it fits😂🤞 Edit: I finished this a month ago and it turned out perfect. I used a 4.5 millimeter hook and yarn I had lying around:)

[@deborahmangrobang8959]

This is probably the most impressive balaclava construction I've seen! Huge fan! You did an amazing job!!

[@KenikseCrochet]

Ahhh! Thank you so so much!!🫶

[@leck4emba]

This is exactly what I’ve been looking for the past few months. So glad you posted. Thank you. I am crocheting for some Nigerian students who will appreciate the warmth this winter.

[@celinemuller2534]

I LOVE YOU SO MUCH FOR POSTING THIS PATTERN!!! this is the most gorgeous balaclava I’ve ever seen!! Finally I can make one that I like!!

[@KenikseCrochet]

Yaaay! I’m glad you like it 🫶

[@sheila.franca]

I agree with @celine! Thank you!

[@kellyschatz7471]

I made this for a friend using acrylic and added fine alapaca. It turned out gorgeous but is a little big through the head area and she ended up rolling the brim up and it actually looks really cute. Your tutorial is very easy to follow as you explain everything in detail. I definitely will make more!

[@kassandrarabanal7750]

I just finished my balaclava and is the most beautiful and perfect one I’ve knitted so far! Thank you so much for this tutorial :)

[@KenikseCrochet]

You are so welcome!♥️🫶🏼

[@Deesnipe]

This wins the award for best balaclava pattern and tutorial on the planet !!! Thank you so muchhhhh

[@emmacrouch3788]

spent forever looking for the perfect balaclava pattern and I finally found it!! thank you so much!! I love that this one doesn't have a point at the back of the hood

[@busracanim]

i love how crochet people love sharing the most precious tutorials here thank you so much youre so amazing and lovelyyy

[@besupaaa]

This is the coolest way to make a balaclava hood I've seen because I feel I can make everything in one go. I'll definitely try it.

[@KenikseCrochet]

Barely any sewing required, so its only 2 tails to hide and no hussle at all!

[@besupaaa]

@@KenikseCrochet exactly. I have a rainbow yarn I've been wanting to use for a while and I think this is the perfect project for it. Thank you so much.

[@ilustracyjnie]

I am grateful for this tutorial! I just finished the balaclava and it looks amazing! Thank you very much!

[@KenikseCrochet]

You are so welcome!🫶🫶

[@christianealves6731]

Wouaou Lucky you! I am going to try but I am a beginner. Do you know how much time does it take to finish it? Approximately? I hope I will be able to do it. Thank for sharing

[@ingridsavelski9191]

Had this project on hold for some time, finally made it! I can't believe how smart your tutorial is. It took me two days. I'm not a fan of single crochet at all, but for the final result, it's worth it. I will make more! Thank you

[@ryunxi]

Did you made it the same measurements as she did in the vid???? I want to make this so much plz replyyy

[@dominicpitts2849]

Love how this came out! Very layered process and wasn't sure where this would go, but I am glad I trusted the process. Thanks for this amazing video and instruction!

[@mariaduartesilva1428]

AMAZING pattern! I love it, I just finished mine and it looks perfect. Thank you so so much for sharing! For people saying its too small, I used a 5mm hook and it sits a little baggy which I absolutely love.

[@leaptrl3391]

Did you do the same amount of stiches at the beginning? I’d love to try it and have it a big baggy as well!

[@mariaduartesilva1428]

@@leaptrl3391yes I did! I might have skipped one less stitch accidentally 😅 but in general i followed it exactly

[@leaptrl3391]

@@mariaduartesilva1428 thank you!! 😊

[@yasminkhader6662]

I've been eyeing this design for so long on instagram!! I'm so happy the pattern is now on KZbin ❤

[@KenikseCrochet]

I’m glad you like it!!🫶

[@june_rose]

This is so gorgeous! It does run small though, I would recommend most people to add some extra rows - though I'm still new to crocheting, so I'm not sure where they should be added 🧡

[@celibarahona8543]

I started doing this pattern thinking it would be a fail because I've only been crocheting for one year and all the clothing items I've tried doing, failed. I gave up trying for months, until i saw this video and remembered my dad wanted something like this. Just finished it and it's amazing, got confused in some parts, but somehow it came up looking lovely, thanks for sharing ❤

[@Vera-99]

Turned out amazing! But i did need a bit more than 100g of DK yarn, so if anyone is buying yarn for this make sure you buy an extra ball just in case!!

[@KenikseCrochet]

I’m glad it worked!! I made three in total all used up 1 ball only, but thats not always the case for someone else so thats for heads up!

[@Vera-99]

@@KenikseCrochet I guess it depends on which brand of yarn you use and the tension etc!

[@romystumpy1197]

I think it's best to check the yardage, sirdar snuggly DK has 165metres,then she doubled up with the fine mohair,which thickens the yarn slightly,

[@darhanbayarenhzaya9655]

I just finished it its really pretty THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR POSTING THIS PATTERN ❤❤❤

[@Bsmvhoi]

Is it small? Someone wrote they made it but they thinks it for kids

[@debrajacobson6544]

you are so easy to follow and make such really good demonstrations! thank you!!

[@mariamercedesromero6824]

Hi! I'm more a knitter with dpn and circular and last month on my instagram appeared your IG by curiosity I watched and then i arrive here! I have to tell you that your tutorials are AMAZING❤👏! Imagine rewind and slow the velocity i did your balaclava! Thank you so much!!! Here in Argentina 🇦🇷 ❤ 💙

[@v29992]

Hola! Otra argenta por aquí 😊 consulta: hiciste este modelo? Te quedó chico? Estoy usando una lana merino sedificada con aguja 4.5 y siento que me va a quedar re chiquito, y eso que tengo cabeza chica! No quiero seguir tejiendo al pepe porque es súper difícil destejer esta lana 😢 Gracias!

[@mangopie3711]

ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL TUTORIAL!! EASY TO FOLLOW, JUST WONDERFUL ❤

[@KenikseCrochet]

Thank you so much!🫶🫶❤️

[@illof5706]

hi! how long did it take you to make it please?:)

[@She.s_abovepressure]

i`m sure i`m not the 1st one but i love your `pullupaloop` 🙆🤍

[@KenikseCrochet]

Hahah!! I wish I could word it differently 😭🫶

[@She.s_abovepressure]

@@KenikseCrochet no no no not in a 1000 years 😂 it's your thing, embrace it💁🏼‍♀️

[@belaya.vorona]

Just finished crocheting my balaclava. Thank you for the tutorial! I used DK yarn without moher and about half way through I realized that the balaclava is shaping up too small/tight, so I added more rows in the back, but it still just barely fits my head 😅 I ended up not bending/sewing the around-the-face ribbon so there's enough material covering the sides of my face. Might do it later if the balaclava stretches over time😊

[@KenikseCrochet]

You’re very welcome!! Ahh I’m sorry it runned small 🫶

[@alyssagomez3059]

I used worsted yarn with a half mm size up hook than it recommended and it’s turning out nice and big!💜

[@blankfacesss]

This pattern is amazing! Your instructions and explanation is fantastic!

[@Embarazzing]

excited to start this. i like that the back isn't pointy

[@The_artiest_bean]

I just made mine with scrap yarn and it’s AMAZING I’m so happy I want to make more

[@ranom989]

OH MY GOD, i've been waiting for this tutorial. Thankyou sooooo much

[@KenikseCrochet]

Yaaay! You’re welcome!🫶

[@kukicook1e]

Thank you so much for this!! I made mine much bigger and a looser fit, still turned out to be super cute

[@v29992]

Hi! How did you do that? My head's pretty small but I still think this is gonna be really tight for me. Did you add chains at the beginning? Thanks 🙏

[@darkwebgirl]

Would love a response to first commenter as I'm wondering same thing!

[@LadytheKingsmother]

@@v29992I think chains increase the length and the rows increase the width

[@helinehupel9719]

Dude, it's perfect 🤍 thanks so much for posting!

[@jassmnr]

thank u so much 💗🫶🏻 this was so simple and easy to understand

[@alistair9234]

I also had to adjust the size a lot in order for it to fit my head, but this is the cutest Balaklava I could have imagined 🥰

[@silverfox9648]

How many rows did you make?

[@MelissaNgai]

This is the best! Looks so premium!

[@KenikseCrochet]

Thank you so much!🫶

[@gladzcreations8649]

I have never crochet but I am willing to learn for this.😊

[@lauraboyle65]

for the ribbing do we decrease and do ribbing for every two stitches or does every single stitch have the up and down row of single crochets? amazing pattern!

[@KenikseCrochet]

Always decrease, so your up and down row is for 1 stitch each 🫶

[@lauraboyle65]

@@KenikseCrochet thanks so much! i made it and it looks amazing

[@cranberr1]

thank you for asking this, I was wondering the same thing

[@itzmemtn3496]

This design looks so nice. Can't wait to try it out. Thanks for sharing!

[@KenikseCrochet]

Thank you so much, I hope you’ll enjoy 🫶

[@MonkMilly]

When you add mohair do you also use 100g of mohair or around how much will i need if i add the mohair strand? I have made 2 of these already in wool blend but i want to make a fuzzy one with mohair just not sure how much to order. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR POSTING THIS! best balaclava pattern.

[@KenikseCrochet]

Less then 50g if its lace weight 🫶🏼 Thank youuuu, I’m glad you liked it ♥️

[@curlyjenn341]

Made two already following this video

[@fetiyaabate]

Can I make it with double knit yarn? Bc she made it with the second hairy material

[@curlyjenn341]

@@fetiyaabate I made it with red heart yarn weight 4

[@giuliaz.5657]

Great work! It'd be great to see someone modeling the project..

[@bonnij]

Beautiful, brilliant! Thank you 😊

[@sabahatqaisrani5689]

Respect for the pattern

[@silverfox9648]

What do i have to do differently to make it bigger? How many rows should be added and where?

[@dianefortson1645]

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU 🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤. I LOVE THIS.

[@kikim6286]

Thank you!! I made it and it turned out so pretty ❤❤❤

[@KenikseCrochet]

I'm so glad!🫶

[@miawhitmore3302]

10:57 i’m confused about decreasing… every time i complete another row, the dec sts get farther away and taller and create wider and wider holes :( plz help !!

[@monicaavendano1776]

THANK YOU SO MUCH YOU ARE THE BEST IVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS ONE!!❤❤

[@KenikseCrochet]

You're so welcome!🫶🫶

[@Nowyouseemeha]

I have been searching high and low for this 😭😭😭

[@KenikseCrochet]

Yaaay you finally made it here 🫶🫶

[@meii7090]

May I know what yarn I am going to use for this? And what ply please I'm really not familiar with grams huhu

[@yoo69]

heyyy lovee this thank you fo the tutorial ❤❤ just wanted to ask is there is mistake in telling the row number at around 69-70 ???

[@meemhoque4992]

Having the same issue, how does row 70 end at the ribbing? should be 69/71.

[@SharonAshley-y8j]

I’m so excited can’t wait to start 😊 10:51

[@KenikseCrochet]

Yaaay!🫶

[@forestgames03]

Can't wait to try it out!

[@KenikseCrochet]

Hope you like it!🫶

[@hildaenriquez1943]

Estoy viendo su video desde México gracias

[@yifanyang7289]

How is 45 determined to be the last row before starting the decrease? I made more rows than the tutorial, with 28 sc and 22sl for the first row, and I started to make the L shape after row 30 (28+2, am i right?). I couldn't figure out which row would be the equivalent of row45 in the tutorial for me

[@GaliaCabrera-vg7du]

rows 26 to 45 have to be 38 cms. since you added around 5 extra rows maybe try adding the same amount of rows, so maybe do 50 rows? for example i did 34 rows for the first part so the 45 rows would be 53 rows for me. hope this helped!!!

[@jellanonnenmacher]

This pattern is the best out there

[@junileufkens8552]

Amazing tutorial! Can’t wait to get started!😍 Can I just increase the number of stiches if I want to make it longer for the neck/wider for the face?🌸

[@KenikseCrochet]

Thank you! Yup, just chain more, for ribbing and/or main part 🫶

[@brendagzi1]

Hiii, lovely tutorial but I have a doubt 🧐 How should I take the measurements? For example, from the top of my head to my neck, or the circumference of my head? I'm lost.

[@brendagzi1]

I mean if I wanted bigger how many chains should I add

[@Maali-n2f]

I made one a bit bigger and simply added 10 more chains in the beginning, so you make 55 instead of 45. You have to make some more adjustments so the easier way would be to just use a thicker, chunkier yarn.

[@liaarrieta81]

Thank you so much. This pattern is really nice. I have 2 questions: is this pattern for an adult or teen and can the neck part not be so tight? My niece its autistic and she doesn't like anything tight around her neck. Thank you.

[@KenikseCrochet]

This is adult size and you can make more rows for ribbing part 🫶

[@jomama951]

hii i love this can u tell me how much it took for you to make one??

[@Kat320]

This is a very good tutorial but I guess I should have looked a little bit closer at the recommended yarn and hook because I now have a Balaclava for a childs head😂😂😂😂

[@graceharris3998]

At the time timestamp 10:07 are we continuing both rows on the side and the one on the new row in the top of single crochets?

[@HamburgHamburg-vg2pv]

I didn’t get that one either and I‘m so close to crying lmao

[@graceharris3998]

@@HamburgHamburg-vg2pv okay i think we keep going with both the vertical and horizontal rows until the total row count in 45 if that makes sense

[@annaarisara]

you have to keep going with 20 slipstitches and 48 single crochets so it creates a kind of “bend” around the head. And continue until you reach 45 rows in total!! 😊

[@KenikseCrochet]

Yup, you’re right, you will need to repeat rows in full in shape of L now, as your row has extra stitches for the middle part of balaclava

[@0506jellybean]

Eeek yes! Can’t wait to start this tomorrow 😁

[@KenikseCrochet]

Yaaay! I hope you will enjoy it!🫶

[@Meliscrochet]

Thank you❤❤

[@klimentinamitrevska1405]

I dont understand for rows 28-45 do we go all around it or just like 26,27 rows?

[@sinweichow]

I can’t wait to make this 😊

[@KenikseCrochet]

Yaaay! I hope you’ll love it 🫶

[@carlabernecoli2071]

Thankyou, it is beautiful

[@chiquititaco3923]

Hi!! Can you tell me what can I do if I want to adjust this for a kid. How many chains would you start with? :)

[@KenikseCrochet]

Hi! I haven’t made toddler one so I’m not too sure of the measurements 🫶

[@caja2233]

If I want to make this balaclava with a ticker thread do I need less rows for every part? If if decide to start off with a row of 40, do I also do 5 less on every other part?

[@zarasoaosaraz]

keep the same number of rows etc. because it's a kid's size, me and several others got bamboozeld on the first make :')

[@bye5212]

yayyy i've been waiting for this omg tysmmmm

[@KenikseCrochet]

Yaaay! I hope you’ll enjoy it 🫶

[@dippi_7]

How do I prevent my slip stitches from going diagonal 😭. I love this pattern btw!

[@9laila9]

this has happened to me and its awful

[@sinweichow]

Can you use chunky yarn for this that suggests 6mm hook

[@KenikseCrochet]

You could but you would need to make less rows and adjust it 🫶

[@stephaniehidock5790]

Greatest tutorial I’ve ever watched on crochet. My only suggestion is showing the work flattened every once in a while so we can see the progress. Sometimes the work is folded in on itself and I can’t tell where you’re at in the steps. THANK YOU

[@eloise2933]

Such a great tutorial!! It turned out so cute! :^)

[@Baekamin]

would it look weird if i did it with 5mm hook? i would like it to be a bit more fairy like?? if it makes sense and a little longer neck part lol not so tight 😊

[@Maali-n2f]

it would just be bigger but it could look very cute I think!

[@mimikeli]

Hey thanks for this video! I’m currently attempting to do it myself but no matter what the final product always comes out too small. What could the possible reason be ? Am I crocheting too tight ?

[@monkrB]

Same here!! Please help as I would like to try again

[@arfa7724]

@@monkrBbigger crochet hook amen holding the yarn so that the tension is not too tight nor too loose will help

[@monkrB]

@@arfa7724 Thank you!😊

[@KenikseCrochet]

If tension or gauge isn’t the same, ir might be running small but you can make as many rows for middle part (R28-29)

[@clarasosa6635]

Muy bonito!! Pero para los q hablan y entienden inglés es perfecto, yo no lo entiendo jaja, sería bueno q pudieras poner subtitulos en español🙏, gracias!!

[@miistudios03]

Tysm! What are the measurements for the balaklava head?

[@KenikseCrochet]

I have updated it in video description 🫶

[@itsIndhere]

Lovely.. can you please tell me the gauge because I'm using a thin yarn

[@KenikseCrochet]

Gauge is 14 Sc x 16 Rows measures to 4’’ x 4’’/ 10cm x 10cm

[@_york86]

love your tutorial❤❤❤❤❤

[@KenikseCrochet]

Thank you! ❤️

[@MsVarich]

Can I do it without the cord? Thanks!

[@elyachert]

One bunch of 100g of yarn will be enough?

[@birdotheweirdo]

my balaclava turns out to be very very small I believe. I am halfway through the process. can I change the amount of stitches?

[@zuzanna.m]

I stopped at 10.00 and I don't know what to do next 😆 this part is so confusing for me - please help

[@KenikseCrochet]

I couldn’t explain any better in words than I did in the video hahah, but you can always do your rows without decreases and sew it at the end!

[@urtemor992]

you think I could do hdc instead of ss and dc instead of sc and just do less rows in the beginning? thanks aciuuu

[@KenikseCrochet]

I haven’t tried but it should work, but it won’t be less rows in the beginning only? you would need to make less rows for each part 🫶

[@Dolokaa]

Amazing

[@klimentinamitrevska1405]

Can this pattern fit on a child?

[@Phoebepetryk]

when you are working on the ribbing around the face, in 20:27, are you continuing to decrease around the entire face or was that just just for the first few rows of the ribbing?

[@Victorias-Crocheting]

I hope she answers your question soon because I would hate waiting for a response

[@kate._.7644]

Can some1 explain the repeating of rows 26-27 pls🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻

[@kpc11]

On row 26 after crocheting 24 stitches you have to add 24 sc on the side that has the bumps which she points out at 7:37 .At the end of row 26 you chain 1 and turn your work to start row 27 then sc all the way around until the stitch marker. You’re basically crocheting an L shape.

[@KenikseCrochet]

Does comment above help? Couldn’t explain it any better

[@yukomi3340]

Can you suggest the length and measurement for kids 3-4 years old ?

[@anisa4891]

thank you!

[@Usualli_]

Any tips for the ribbing I think I made too many and it looks a bit weird.

[@aysunkopuz9033]

i want to make it for my 3 year old. Do you have details for toddlers? how can i adjust it ?

[@KenikseCrochet]

I haven’t got instructions for that as I’m unsure of toddler sizing 🫶

[@corinnegeffroy6025]

Bonjour, très joli modèle !! J'essayerai ...mais par contre ces dimensions sont pour une cagoule de quelle taille?

[@KenikseCrochet]

Measurements are in the description 🫶

[@corinnegeffroy6025]

Ah pardon je n'avais pas vu, comme ce n'est pas en français je n'avais pas fait attention. Merci beaucoup de votre réponse 😉

[@ritaaber4718]

Pls when you say the number of rows to be worked can you put the measurement in cm too.for me is a bit hard to work in rows because my gauge to yours are different and it will not be the same size as yours thank you from Malta

[@fatimazahra863]

The measurements are in the description box, please check it.

[@seymacan521]

i want the neck part a little bit longer how many stitches i have to do then ? it looks very short and i have a long neck

[@suheylaparlt3960]

Anlatımımız çok mükemmel Türkiye den sevgiler❤

[@hoebiel6388]

How will i make this into bigger size?

[@hibahmulazem]

If i want make it for 2 years old how much should i do in the beginning

[@inesparente5788]

I did 35 chain because of the size of my yarn, how many single and slip stich i need to make for the 1° row?

[@GaliaCabrera-vg7du]

try 20 sc and 15 slip stitch

[@michinaps]

So my head would not fit throught the neck area... I'm making it longer then closing it cause my big head no going through that D: