How to Knit a Face Mask - Free Pattern

[@beftefur1]

Thanks for posting a knitted pattern - there are a LOT of crochet versions.

[@makaisenki]

problem is unless this is going on top of a good mask this really won't protect you and possibly not anyone else because it's far FAR too porous. Your best bet is to make a HEPA filter mask from a vacuum cleaner and then either knit something like this over it, or put it around it.

[@tobygolding1893]

@@makaisenki crazy? glass in hepa filter just use coffee filters under knit mask

[@AmberLiusStrrawberry]

@@makaisenki There's some crochet version where it creates a pocket in the back to let you put filters or another piece of fabric in it. I'm sure you can do that with knitting too.

[@joannasmith8878]

Repeat row for increases 4:23 row 7 (WS) knit 3 purl until you have 3 stiches knit those 3 stiches 5:25 row 8 (RS) knit up to the first stich marker Make one right slip makrwr knit 2 slip maker make 1 left knit until the end of the row

[@KealaniAlexandra]

Your pattern is magnificent. I'm knitting 100% Cotton lace-weight on #1 needles. It's working beautifully. Thank you so much, without your instruction and foundation, I'd just be knitting knots!

[@TheSnugglery]

aw thank you. The thought of your 100% cotton lace-weight one is so soothing 😍

[@debbiebloomer5249]

I really like your mask! I think I'll use The Kitchener Stitch to join the two pieces.

[@karencanan2701]

I like the pattern. I made one adjustment by accident that I like which is to continue the first three knitted rows to make the first six rows all knitted, before the expansion rows start. It seemed to make a better fit. In the meantime, I now have an awesome, if somewhat lopsided (because I followed the directions correctly the second time to compare) mask. Much more breathable, and comfortable, so I will actually keep it on.

[@vvolpe572]

After watching the part for the cast on about 20 times, I finally understood how to get the yo and the picked up stitch....when doing the yo, be sure the yarn is between the hair tie and the needle before inserting the needle in the hair tie to pick up the next stitch. Once I practiced this it was much easier. My difficulty was the 3 needle bind off. One of the needles would slip and I would have to catch the stitched so not to lose them. Overall, it was an easy pattern once I understood the cast on.

[@ThisThingCalledLife4]

Lol. I liked your “slip knot” pop up. 😂

[@TheSnugglery]

😂 that's literally what pops up in my head every time I make a slip knot 🤣

[@bogroman13]

I see you both are people of culture as well

[@aztecgreat2745]

ok gosh this sounds like a stupid question but wouldn't the virus just go through the little hole made naturally between stitches in the knitting? Would you have to attatch a piece of cloth to the inside of the knitting to make this safer?

[@stevena.7022]

This is just for social protection. Though large droplets will still be stopped so it's better than nothing. You could wear an N95 underneath for an actual virus barrier. I've seen patterns with replaceable filter pockets or solid backing, that seems to be the best idea for knit masks

[@minucrasto]

Thank you for the pattern, to make it more effective stitch a lining of cotton cloth. 😊 stay safe

[@OopsOlliePopp]

Can someone please make a broken/slowed down version of this cast on, I really can’t get my head around it at all

[@faybuchen6366]

You can slow it down by tapping the 3 dots in right corner then go to normal speed and pick what speed you want.

[@bsantiago945]

Thanks for the pattern. Already made two . On my first one I cast on on a shoelace and did kitchener stitch to join both sides. Added a Miele HEPA Vacuum Bag piece as liner. Got a lot of complements. Second one after I was done with the mask I replaced the shoelace with elastic from an old surgical mask because as it turns out some people do like the around ear ties😐 Will try a different liner .

[@tobygolding1893]

made it but i also crochet 4 chains to tie back ears sensitive made another type was easier now i have to make for family and ppl ordering some home to knit 5 or more a day..thanks for few tips

[@mynewyork165]

This is so clever! Thanks so much for subscribing! And I love how the descriptions & video are clear & detailed! You've just got yourself another subscriber!

[@mekelmikkispriggs2817]

I need the cast on done a lot slower she went to fast and I thought I was a advanced knitter still haven't been able to do it and I've tried for what seems like a 100x...lol have made the masks though just had to use a i-cord for the ears. Great pattern!!!

[@ramonagrace7555]

You have the best demonstration of the make 1 left and right. Thanks

[@wwefan15wrestling]

Agreed, I hadn't been able to get the hang of it until her demonstration!

[@keithlincoln5109]

Using hair ties is ingenious! No need to sew on straps, and patterns that have a crochet chain for straps don't fit well. The only thing I would change is knitting a few ribs when you get to the top of the two pieces. I knitted one rib at the top of the first piece, and two ribs at the top of the second piece so that when you put them together the seam is invisible. I might try baby wool for my next mask because the first one is a little itchy. Or perhaps cotton.

[@wendyellis6402]

Thank you for your generosity, starting one after I go buy some elastic bands ❤️

[@leilaknits]

Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful pattern. I was wondering if we can knit the ear loops, too. Hair ties are very convenient but they can also break. Hope you can have a version 2 for knitted ear loops.

[@TheSnugglery]

That's a good suggestion. Personally I would make a chain with a crochet hook to do yarn ties. You could to a narrow i-cord too, 3 sts or so.

[@bsantiago945]

i’m doing mine wrapping around a shoe lace and thinking to use the mattress stitch suggested in one of the comments .. i think is going to look good🙏🏻Thanks for sharing the pattern which was the first one that caught my attention because it looks really nice 💕

[@dbtate8661]

I loved this pattern! Used, Peaches & Creme cotton yarn, though. Especially liked the way the hair ties were incorporated! BTW: I use a paper three fold, (typically blue and white) mask as a filter. I did make a change, however, because I didn't like the three needle bind-off, creating a center bulky seam. I chose to do the Kitchener stitch as a way to join the two knitted pieces. Wha-la! No center seam! LOVE THIS PATTERN!

[@garrixgirl18]

I wish I could master Kitchener. 😩That’s one thing about knitting that I can’t seem to grasp yet. I do Russian Grafting instead.

[@chriskarriemarkrud6158]

Thank you so much for the pattern! You do an excellent job showing how! I’ve added a cloth piece on the inside. I’ve made one for each member in my family! Thank you so much

[@alexa5927]

Chris Karrie Markrud hepa vacuum cleaner bags cut to the size of the mask also make great liners! Disposable and fairly inexpensive.

[@TheSnugglery]

You are so welcome, and thank you!

[@tobygolding1893]

@@alexa5927 coffee filter cheap dollar store vacuum bags may contain fiberglass and expensive

[@AspenBreeze]

Finally! A knitting pattern! Thank you so much, all I could find were crochet 😑 I needed to make my own mask because I couldn’t find one my size and I got so irritating

[@corrinevegaaa]

Thanks for this amazing pattern!❤️

[@teastress]

I have a question. Instead of doing the stitch pick up can you get away with a kfb for an increase

[@TheNightFlower]

Thanks so much for this pattern. I wanted to make mine more realistic looking (like a proper surgical mask) so I modified your lovely pattern to have brioche "pleats" going horizontally over the mask. It looked great! Thanks so much for the written pattern and demonstration. It helped a lot.

[@savannahjohnson3221]

I would love to see your version. You should post a picture.

[@TheNightFlower]

Savannah Johnson If you’d like to try it yourself, try inserting a few brioche ribs (I did 3 pleats) after you’re done increasing and have removed your markers. After the last increase, work one row of knit, then on the wrong side, work a brioche set up row and go from there. So instead of working stockinette stitch, do your garter stitch border and then insert brioches in a 1x1 rib pattern. Do it on both pieces so that you knit the 3 needle bind off to align the brioches in the centre over where your mouth will be. Because the brioche is a puffy stitch, it gives the illusion of the doubling up of fabric in the middle over the nose and mouth. I used a similar shade of blue to real surgical masks with white along the garter stitch border. Same colours as a real mask. If you want something simpler, you could try fisherman’s rib which is much less complex and requires no set up row. It looks almost identical. It helped me to plot out my stitches on fine graph paper. Her original pattern made a really great foundation for the mask I ended up with.

[@sorayaraisa5019]

i love how you smile ALOT

[@krishnaghosh1228]

How much wool is need for it?? And what is the needle no????

[@tiapatterson4192]

I’m going to catch covid by the time I figure this out 😒 I’ve watched and paused the same part for 28 minutes

[@ingunnframstad6829]

Do you think that the mask would work better if you make 2 masks (one without the hair ties for the other one) and put a coffie filter in tha mask and swe the two pices together?

[@steviesaintanko2368]

You are an incredibly good instructor. Thank you!

[@TheSnugglery]

aw shucks 😊 thanks!

[@debrasedgwick4697]

Thank you for this pattern. My sister just requested a knitted mask and hat set to wear in the car until it heats up. The fabric masks are not quite warm enough in the winter.

[@tashahyndman31]

Could you use Kitchener stitch instead of the 3 needle cast off?

[@TheSnugglery]

ah yes, you could! with the right sides facing out. It'd probably be more seamless then mine 😂

[@beardieboo]

I keep getting random holes in my knitting where I’m adding stitches. Any tips for this problem?

[@megangore3450]

Don’t do a yarn over for your increases, do a regular increase

[@decoracioncomida7359]

Get an effective mask. Knitted masks offer little to no proteccion.

[@blossomboba7444]

Thank you. I just knit one up. Very easy and fast.

[@amasiamarilyn7371]

I love this pattern! It’s pretty simple and easy to follow. My only problem is that I’m getting small holes where I increase. Any tips to either close up the holes or to prevent them from happening l?

[@TheSnugglery]

Thank you 😊 yes this can happen when doing m1r and m1l increases. I recommend the make one tutorials from Stacy at Verypink knits. She demonstrates just how to pick up the yarn to avoid holes

[@amasiamarilyn7371]

The Snugglery thank you! I’m a fairly new knitter so I still mess up sometimes and have to look up how to do certain things

[@אתירחמקין]

Thanks. Must try to knitt one for me😷❤🧶

[@TheSnugglery]

בהצלחה 😘

[@אתירחמקין]

How can I send a photo. I knitted the mask😷

[@daldak01]

Could you successfully hold a filter in these or would a pocket need to be developed? I was thinking of potential using a piece of denim as added measure.

[@TheSnugglery]

I think it could hold a filter. You'd probably want another piece of comfortable fabric between your face and the filter though.

[@tomhill8025]

What size hair tie did you use? Mine is a 2.5 in loop or a 5 in length. I think it may be too short.

[@TheSnugglery]

Mine was about 2.5in when I pinched it too. These specifically : amzn.to/2Xh0Ldi It was a bit on the stretched out/worn side though, I don't think a brand new one outta the package would be as comfortable.

[@tomhill8025]

Thanks. I thought it might be too short because I was having trouble getting all 19 sets on it. Sorry I didn’t make that clear. Might just be my technique. I’ll work on it.

[@nanamason6334]

How do I get the pattern?

[@margaretdsouza1122]

Woooooow Superb So well u explain very easy to understand No words

[@2Miniacs]

Thanks for this. I am going to a a smiley face to mine!

[@TheSnugglery]

so cute!

[@louiselauzier3394]

Où trouver ce modèle en français?

[@magalyfisher5879]

Do you end with a purl row on both sides. If so how you end with the working yarn both at the end when putting right sides together. I had to take one off the needle and turn it around in order to be able to knit. So that made one side upside down. I was able to finish but I see you had your working yarn both on top when you put the right sides together. ??? Or did you finish one row with the knit and the other with the purl.

[@TheSnugglery]

ah you're right, I must have done one extra row on one piece of the face mask (not a big deal). It's okay if both working yarns aren't on the same side when you put the right sides together. You only need one working yarn attached for the bind off.

[@magalyfisher5879]

The Snugglery ok. Yeah. I also had to take it off the needle and turn it around in order to be able to knit. I have made 2 one for e and one for my hubby. Wow. They keep you warm

[@gayathriramdas4342]

Thank You Very Much ❤️

[@oliviataylor476]

Love the mask. I made one. Thank you!

[@Content_Machiner]

should you be wearing masks that have holes in them?

[@maureenblakeborough6696]

Could I please have the knitted mask pattern please ..thank you

[@TheSnugglery]

thesnugglery.net/how-to-knit-a-face-mask-with-elastic-hair-tie-straps-free-knitting-pattern/

[@maggieodendaal3451]

Thanks for the pattern

[@jacquie995]

Do you have the pattern instructions for a kid-sized version?

[@TheSnugglery]

I didn't figure out the stitch count for kids size but you could knit each piece 1/2 inch shorter.

[@jacquie995]

Thank you for replying! I will try that!

[@vettej6530]

Thanks for sharing! I just sent the link to my daughter so can make me one.

[@TheSnugglery]

Thanks for sharing 👍

[@Satrangi]

Nice

[@hannah-ww7tw]

do i need the little yellow circle things?

[@TheSnugglery]

You could use anything as stitch markers. Rings, safety pins, scrap yarn...but I do recommend marking the increases to make your life easier. You could just count the stitches every row too, there aren't too many increase rows.

[@phalynpeel2322]

Day 2: Still cannot cast on to the hair tie. Please send help

[@bsantiago945]

Phalyn Peel I think it will help if you see a crochet video where they are doing this kind of movement on stitches like magic ring or bubble stitches because I’m a crocheter first and self taught continental knitter (still learning) and I can connect the movement to crochet stitches. Hope it helps. 👍🏼

[@emmabailey540]

Do you cut the working yarn before you start knitting the second half or do you continue using the same working yarn through both pieces and cut after bind off?

[@TheSnugglery]

I cut the yarn after the first piece. Then left the working yarn attached to the 2nd piece to use for the bind off

[@elviraguerrero5662]

Hi, I have a question the increased is on the wrong side or the right side? Thanks!

[@TheSnugglery]

The increase rows are on the right side 😊

[@karencousins9903]

Where is the written pattern for this? All I see is the tutorial. Thank you!

[@suecraver4920]

I’m trying to find it as well!

[@tfaChicky]

It’s in the description of the video....

[@TheSnugglery]

You can find the blog post with the written pattern here: www.thesnugglery.net/post/how-to-knit-a-face-mask-with-elastic-hair-tie-straps-free-knitting-pattern

[@faithmar7562]

Could you do a crochet pattern for a kid face mask? I don't know how to knit, but I do know how to crochet.

[@deborahrowland981]

Since your a knitter i have a question for you.Isnt it so that a knitted drawstring or ties would work as elastic?Since elastic is hard to find i wanted to share that with you'all.Stay safe and healthy!❄💙❄

[@GrayRocking1]

Nice pattern thanks, you really don’t have to add music.

[@leodalisa1412]

I've been staring at this video for 30 mintues and still can't get one stitch on the hair tie.

[@TheSnugglery]

well, thank you for watching! It can be helpful to hold the slip knot and first yarn over on your needle with your right finger. Then make sure you insert your needle into the hair tie to pick up a stitch from the other side.

[@19_dedgorl]

@@TheSnugglery still makes no sense

[@jillmichel8226]

@@19_dedgorl I am having the same problem. I cannot get the first cast on stitch

[@19_dedgorl]

@@jillmichel8226 i just made my own, ignored the hair ties.

[@jillmichel8226]

@@19_dedgorl How? I cord?

[@mariavalenzuela5018]

Love your video,thanks for sharing!🌞

[@brendapitre34]

Thank you for your demo and free pattern.

[@Yarn.sew.made.by.Thanicha]

Love it! Thank you for sharing.

[@magalyfisher5879]

Row 1-5 does that include the first row after you knitted the cast on row. In other words. Would that be row one after the cast on row

[@TheSnugglery]

Row 1 starts after you knit the cast on row. The k2tog row after the cast on is a set up row and then row 1 starts after that. I hope that makes sense!

[@magalyfisher5879]

The Snugglery Thank you very much

[@pipitaespirita36]

Eu quero entender pra fazer essa máscaras 😬

[@rosiec6554]

There r holes When knitting

[@louiselauzier3394]

Pourriez vous me l’envoyer en français? Merci!

[@sharonrego823]

Thank you for sharing this video and pattern.

[@TheSnugglery]

Thank YOU for watchin' 💕

[@beeARTcanada]

Full of holes, but really really pretty and cozy.

[@TheSnugglery]

I could apply this comment to many areas of my life 😂

[@tobygolding1893]

use smaller needles

[@laurajensen3247]

Dear snuggles my name is Laura ilove yourface mask will you please send me an easy pattern so ican make this mask hope to here back fromyoulaurawith agave mask pattern

[@annaweil5348]

I really like the way linen stitch looks, but I'd definitely need to make some adjustments to recreate this pattern using it. I'll see how things go. Thanks for sharing this!

[@TheNightFlower]

Brioche stitch looks good, too.

[@suecraver4920]

Couldn’t the Kitchener stitch be used to join the halves?

[@TheSnugglery]

yeah! someone else mentioned that I and I was kicking myself for not thinking of it 😂 but I'm not much of a sock knitter so it didn't come to mind at the time. With right sides facing, kitchener stitch would likely be more seamless than 3nbo

[@maureenblakeborough6696]

Thank you for the pattern . .

[@marisatemudio855]

Hello, I like your work. Thanks.

[@carmensantos2214]

Alguém consegue traduzir para o português?

[@yvettecraan2712]

when you have 20 stiches and two together you don t up with 20 ^?????

[@janetwatley9773]

That was awesome!

[@b9redg1rl]

It has holes in it tho

[@bethdebrasilia]

Obrigada por compartilhar! ❤️🇧🇷

[@elianarc8659]

Subtítulo em português por favor....excelente trabalho 👏👏👏👏

[@MeatHeadAzn]

Don’t forgot layer underneath to protect

[@19_dedgorl]

the making stitched through the hair tie makes absolutely no sense to me. i use the long tail cast on method so this is completely alien to me

[@jillmichel8226]

I am having the same problem I cannot get this cast on!

[@anatucia]

Não tem tradução em português

[@АделяАлунан]

А где перевод ? СПАСИБО !!!

[@bayleybadham6032]

I dont get this

[@ameliasalas9161]

Thank you so much.

[@litarichner7877]

I had to replay this like 40 times bc your going so fast😖

[@gracemiddleton7952]

Lita Richner There’s a link to print the pattern out to follow along better, which she noted in the video. This is designed to show you, not have you follow along. I can also recommend that you try the pause button to work what she said before moving onto the next step. I have done a lot of knitting through KZbin videos. Pausing is a great method or just read the pattern. Hope this helps :)

[@saylornorthrip915]

How do i knit 9 place a marker, knit 2 and repeat, when i only have 20 stitches l, not 22

[@benbarnes8910]

You just repeat the 9 stitches. The knit two is just between the markers. Hope that helps.

[@bsantiago945]

Saylor Northrip K9 place marker K2 (equals 11 stitches so far) place marker K9 more (equals 20 stitches) 👍🏼hope you already figure it out

[@NepaliSilaiBunai]

nice design... iam looking at nepal..

[@tobygolding1893]

i gotta figure out how to continue in 1 piece not 2

[@tobygolding1893]

i made 5 different types this 1 looks best to me, but daughter said this 1> kzbin.info/www/bejne/nn_Zlpljqs6leK8 fit best..so i tweeked both ..added hair tie on both edges started w/ 16 stitches which was double until u knit 2 together knit 5 rows then knit, purl, knit 3 first on a purl row and last 3 then on every row knit prl knit 1st and last 3 ..put markers in middle of work w/ 2 inside markers.. every knit row m1r m1l on either side of markers knit or purl row and middle 2 depending the row your on ..increasing on knit row only till 28 stitches using 4 mm needles for female and child / for men start w/ 20 stitches 4.5 mm...knit 4 inches this way then start decrease 3 stitches just b4 1st marker knit 1 slip 1 psso slip marker knit the 2 slip marker knit 2tg knit to last three knit1, purl1 , knit1/ continue till 16 stitches remain or 20 depending on size knit 5 rows bind off then crochet elastic on like this > kzbin.info/www/bejne/e4fGdqWMlt2Lj9E&feature=share&fbclid=IwAR3qj8L3u3qiCUqD2PKVlezBApyDQSXEeH1pHv26-2Rb6HQgbFigDHdxNw0 very simple you don't have to make 2 pieces ...took me a week to figure it all out ..it's like adding 2 three good recipe together now perfect and easy //any question lemme know

[@angelavbarcelos]

Amei! Sou do Brasil da cidade de Niterói estado do Rio de Janeiro Bjs.

[@marylynch7404]

Awesome

[@redredwine1277]

Thanks for sharing 🌸🌼🌹 stop the plague/pestilence, PRAY

[@kuldipkaurkalsi923]

Omg You very good

[@stoker1931jane]

Sorry but this knitted facemask will NOT protect you at all....(it will give you a false sense of protection). Its "weave" is far too "open" to keep anything out, that you are trying to protect yourself against. And remember you will have to wash, at a high temperature, it each time you have worn it outside. Not a good thing for the cotton/wool. ✌🏻

[@berylthokozaningubane2351]

wow!!!

[@keyla3494]

Ahh confused on making the first stitch

[@thewalnutwoodworker6136]

This will not do a thing

[@TemetNosce1]

Are you serious this better be a cosmetic item

[@joshuamurigi-e3c]

😂

[@Cayce0921]

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