I just finished a granny square balaclava and stumbled on this pattern whilst trying to find another balaclava type. This pattern is modern and fresh! May I suggest the title include keywords for SEO - ribbed edge balaclava with drawstring. This pattern is slept on! Thank you for sharing keep them coming this will be one of my next projects 😊
Oohhh girl!!! You just got a new subscriber cuz I am obsessed with this pattern and I love how well you explain/show each step. I purposely tried making mine oversized so it worked up more like a hood than a tight balaclava and it turned out so perfect. I wish I could post a picture of it on here lol. Can't wait to see more of your tutorials 🖤
@@mmorrow7243 thank you so much! this makes me so happy, feel free to send me pics on IG of any of my patterns you make! I always love seeing results, thanks for the lovely comment ❤️
Loved this pattern!!! Just finished mine. Would love to see it worn in the video! Just as I wasn’t totally sure if got the fit right, but it’s so cute!!! I also put the drawstring inside the face ribbing before closing it up, that way I didn’t have to feed it through. Really great pattern ❤️❤️❤️
This was amazing! I’m a beginner and was able to follow right along without an issue. The hardest part for me was just getting the drawstring through. Thank you for such a great tutorial!!
Just started this, I really love the detail in your guides, everything is explained so well. Very happy I found your channel and cant wait to see what you make next!
Thank you sooo much for this detailed video! Loved that you talked about stitches AND measurements. Even for me as a beginner it was easy to follow and I’m so happy how it turned out. Thank you 💖💖💖
I have been watching this tutorial and following it for like a month lol I have already made like 4 of these cause Im obsessed 😻 thank you so much for this tutorial, this one has been the easiest to follow and cutest ❤
I'm trying, but the pattern is trying me right back. Despite my frustrations, I will succeed, even if is with tears pouring down my face. I shan't give up, I shan't give in. I just started crocheting and this is my second project
@@daisy-lz8zg When I first started crocheting it took me sooooo much patience and time to get the hang of it, you’ll get there lovely! I’m always here to help x
Amazing work 🥰 I’m stuck on decreases however 🤦🏾♀️ Do I insert 2 decreases at the beginning, turn my work & insert 2 decreases before bl sc…OR only 2 decreases, turn my work & the sc in 1st stitch & switch to bc sc…?? I hope that makes sense…I’m speaking of the end with the decreases…
@@UniQu3Ly_QU33Ni3 Hi lovely, so sorry I've been travelling overseas and haven't had a chance to take a look at this. The decreases are only on one end and should be as follows: the first decrease will be a combination of sc and sc-blo (insert through both loops, yo, pull up a loop, insert into blo of next st, yo, pull up a loop, yo, pull through all loops), then the next dec will be a sc-blo dec, the rest of the row will be sc-blo. When you come back to that end it's the same process but in reverse so it'll be the sc-blo dec, then the combination decrease. I hope this makes sense! Let me know if you have any more questions :)
@@lucillepearll I think I have the same question however I do not really think I got an answer. When you have stratred with the decreases and is supposed to turn for the third time (where you cut the movie) at 7:09. When you have just turned at that point do you then (A) continue with the whe sc in 1st stitch etc or (B) do the first step that you showed at 5:34 and then continue with the whe sc in 1st stitch etc? Hopw ypu understand. Love the video
@@martajohansson4120 it’s just a repeat of the same process, so all the decreases will be on 1 end, and will be a sc-blo decrease and then a decrease that combines both a sc-blo and a regular decrease, it’s basically just a repeat of everything I show you from 5:34 xx
@@lucillepearll so the decreases are in every of the 11 rows right? So when I end a row on 2 decreases, I start the next row also with 2 decreases, right? Thanks for the help, looking forward to finish this amazing balaclava 😍
can you do this with bigger yarn? I just got a cool multicolor yarn I want to use for a hat that says "bulky". I am a newer crochet-er so I don't know what this all means, but it says to use 8 mm hook and it says "US L-11". It's not a very big yarn just appears bigger than what you have as it is the twisted kind. I'm unsure as a beginner, do you think this would be suitable material for this project?
@@Eddysig for this particular balaclava I would recommend sticking to a medium weight yarn if you want to stick to the pattern completely - you could definitely try and adjust it to work with a bulkier yarn but as a beginner I would stick to the recommended style yarn 😊❤️
@@charlottehaquenne3830 hi angel, for my grey one I used about 100g of 10 ply yarn, the one I make in the video is with some scrap 8 ply yarn, I would say I ended up using about the same amount as my grey one ☺️💗
I want to start this project, roughly how much yarn should I get ? Super excited to give it a go your video definitely motivated me to get into crocheting ❤ pls answer
@@amounaa9051 hey lovely, for my grey one that is pictured in the thumbnail I purchased 140g of 10 ply yarn and used about half of that, I would recommend either purchasing the same or if you want a lighter yarn then about 100g of an 8 ply yarn should do the trick - so excited for you to get into crocheting! ❤️
Thank you sm for this tutorial. Very helpful and the balaclava looks so good! My neck came out a bit loose unfortunately, and it bunches out at the back. Is there any quick fix for this?
@@ananyawho so glad you enjoyed lovely! I’m not too sure about a quick fix for that one I’m sorry, is your balaclava maybe too long for the back of your head? Only thing I could think to do is to detach the neck ribbing and redo it but that’s not a quick fix, sorry I’m probably not much help with this one :(
@@lostinstitches_ hi angel, my panel ends up being 6 1/2” wide, just make your panel as wide as the measurements I explain at the beginning of the video and then do your decreases xx ❤️
@spoon_mitski your chain will end up decreasing in size due to the tension of stitches, as long as it still has some stretch to it, it should be fine - if not it could be that your tension is too tight, you can always try going up a size in your hook if you’re struggling to get a looser tension 🫶
Salut ! J’ai un problème au niveau de la bande du cou . j’ai fais assez de rang et ma tête passe parfaitement mais dès que je le couds au reste de la cagoule c’est trop petit et sa ne passe plus sur ma tête 😢
@@autisticburrito1056 hi lovely, my panels are 32 rows total including the rows with the decreases, your panel might end up looking slightly different due to different measurements or maybe you have a different gauge to me :)
@@lucillepearll I'm reaching this bit right now and I knowingly use a thinner yarn with a 4,50 hook (I wanted to do one with Mohair, it's so cute and soft and fluffy), I had to do more rows for approximately the same size as yours, I'm just wondering if 11 rows will be enough for the decrease. For 9,5' length I have 46 stitches and 14 rows to reach 5,5' height. Are the 11 rows of decrease applicable or should I add more ? Would you maybe share the measurement to reach at the top of the decreased bit?
I had a serious problem with this pattern. My stumble came after the first set of 17 decreases, sorry I had to take it all apart and find another pattern.
You lost me after the 11 rows but you only ended up with 16 total on each panel, maybe I did something wrong. It it just didn’t add up I frogged it and am going to try another tutorial
I usually don’t even leave negative reviews but I would just recommend wording things better. I just wasted so much yarn that I can not unwind due to texture. So so frustrating
@@juliaforbes2818 hi lovely, I’m so sorry you’ve had a hard time with this tutorial - I’m just a little confused with this comment as there’s 32 rows on each panel for my measurements which are shown and explained in the video, which step in particular is this regarding? I’m just trying to understand for future reference
You were counting only half of the rows, because it's back loop only stitches, the other half of the rows are pushed behind the ones you see at the front of the panel. When you crochet in the back loops it's important to keep count of your rows for this very reason!
@@fairycloudz315 there are different types of balaclavas, this is technically an open face balaclava, the drawstring can be pulled to cover more of your face :)
You lost me at the decreases 😅 I’ve watched it like 5 times in slowmo and still don’t get it 😭 I see you do the decrease process twice i believe, then go back to regular single crochet, but then you say for 11 rows? So confused. Sorry, I’m a beginner 🙃
@@shufflinkat6085 hi lovely, totally fine! It’s 2 decreases on one end, then normal stitches all the way to the other end, then normal stitches all the way back up and finish with 2 decreases, you do 11 rows of this process total - so you should have 11 rows with decreases on one end only - does that make sense? Let me know if not, I’m happy to help ❤️
@@lucillepearll how exactly do you count the rows? I'm trying to figure that out. Is one row = once from the beginning to the end? And then when I turn the work around it's a new row? I'm doing the decreases right now but I'm confused trying to figure out when I have the 11 rows done. Looking at your work for example at 7:33 I'm trying to count your decreases, is that how you could find out how many rows you did? The only thing is, it's a little hard to see and count the decreased stitches clearly enough. Another beginner here would appreciate the help!
I just finished a granny square balaclava and stumbled on this pattern whilst trying to find another balaclava type. This pattern is modern and fresh! May I suggest the title include keywords for SEO - ribbed edge balaclava with drawstring. This pattern is slept on! Thank you for sharing keep them coming this will be one of my next projects 😊
@@foongbooey so glad you love it! And thank you for the suggestion I appreciate it ❤️
Oohhh girl!!! You just got a new subscriber cuz I am obsessed with this pattern and I love how well you explain/show each step. I purposely tried making mine oversized so it worked up more like a hood than a tight balaclava and it turned out so perfect. I wish I could post a picture of it on here lol. Can't wait to see more of your tutorials 🖤
@@mmorrow7243 thank you so much! this makes me so happy, feel free to send me pics on IG of any of my patterns you make! I always love seeing results, thanks for the lovely comment ❤️
Loved this pattern!!! Just finished mine. Would love to see it worn in the video! Just as I wasn’t totally sure if got the fit right, but it’s so cute!!! I also put the drawstring inside the face ribbing before closing it up, that way I didn’t have to feed it through. Really great pattern ❤️❤️❤️
@@EAAY111 that makes total sense! I’ll make sure I do that in future videos, also I love that idea, so glad you loved the pattern ❤️❤️
This was amazing! I’m a beginner and was able to follow right along without an issue. The hardest part for me was just getting the drawstring through. Thank you for such a great tutorial!!
@@AliceBenavides I’m so happy to hear this lovely! You’re so welcome ❤️
Just started this, I really love the detail in your guides, everything is explained so well. Very happy I found your channel and cant wait to see what you make next!
@@eilishpudney1188 thank you so much lovely! So glad you love, I can’t wait to make more videos asap ❤️
Thank you sooo much for this detailed video! Loved that you talked about stitches AND measurements. Even for me as a beginner it was easy to follow and I’m so happy how it turned out.
Thank you 💖💖💖
@@cawcawcaw-y6f you’re so welcome lovely! So glad you loved it, thank you for the kind words ❤️❤️❤️
I made this for my mom for her birthday she loves it thank you!❤
@@moreliamolina5688 that makes me so happy! You’re so welcome lovely ❤️
I have been watching this tutorial and following it for like a month lol I have already made like 4 of these cause Im obsessed 😻 thank you so much for this tutorial, this one has been the easiest to follow and cutest ❤
Omg I'm so happy to hear that! I appreciate this so much, thank you angel ❤
I absolutely adored this tutorial and it was very easy to follow. Thank you for your videos!! I hope you get more viewings ❤
@@ellielyons7380 thank you angel! I’m so glad you loved it ❤️
I'm trying, but the pattern is trying me right back. Despite my frustrations, I will succeed, even if is with tears pouring down my face. I shan't give up, I shan't give in. I just started crocheting and this is my second project
@@daisy-lz8zg When I first started crocheting it took me sooooo much patience and time to get the hang of it, you’ll get there lovely! I’m always here to help x
Amazing work 🥰 I’m stuck on decreases however 🤦🏾♀️ Do I insert 2 decreases at the beginning, turn my work & insert 2 decreases before bl sc…OR only 2 decreases, turn my work & the sc in 1st stitch & switch to bc sc…?? I hope that makes sense…I’m speaking of the end with the decreases…
I need an answer. My work is on hold. Can anyone in the comments answer my question?
@@UniQu3Ly_QU33Ni3 Hi lovely, so sorry I've been travelling overseas and haven't had a chance to take a look at this. The decreases are only on one end and should be as follows: the first decrease will be a combination of sc and sc-blo (insert through both loops, yo, pull up a loop, insert into blo of next st, yo, pull up a loop, yo, pull through all loops), then the next dec will be a sc-blo dec, the rest of the row will be sc-blo. When you come back to that end it's the same process but in reverse so it'll be the sc-blo dec, then the combination decrease. I hope this makes sense! Let me know if you have any more questions :)
@@lucillepearll I think I have the same question however I do not really think I got an answer. When you have stratred with the decreases and is supposed to turn for the third time (where you cut the movie) at 7:09. When you have just turned at that point do you then (A) continue with the whe sc in 1st stitch etc or (B) do the first step that you showed at 5:34 and then continue with the whe sc in 1st stitch etc? Hopw ypu understand. Love the video
@@martajohansson4120 it’s just a repeat of the same process, so all the decreases will be on 1 end, and will be a sc-blo decrease and then a decrease that combines both a sc-blo and a regular decrease, it’s basically just a repeat of everything I show you from 5:34 xx
@@lucillepearll so the decreases are in every of the 11 rows right? So when I end a row on 2 decreases, I start the next row also with 2 decreases, right?
Thanks for the help, looking forward to finish this amazing balaclava 😍
can you do this with bigger yarn? I just got a cool multicolor yarn I want to use for a hat that says "bulky". I am a newer crochet-er so I don't know what this all means, but it says to use 8 mm hook and it says "US L-11". It's not a very big yarn just appears bigger than what you have as it is the twisted kind. I'm unsure as a beginner, do you think this would be suitable material for this project?
@@Eddysig for this particular balaclava I would recommend sticking to a medium weight yarn if you want to stick to the pattern completely - you could definitely try and adjust it to work with a bulkier yarn but as a beginner I would stick to the recommended style yarn 😊❤️
I'm looking for a balaclava to crochet and this is absolutly georgeous. Love it 😻😻 how many balls of yarn used for this?
@@charlottehaquenne3830 hi angel, for my grey one I used about 100g of 10 ply yarn, the one I make in the video is with some scrap 8 ply yarn, I would say I ended up using about the same amount as my grey one ☺️💗
I want to start this project, roughly how much yarn should I get ? Super excited to give it a go your video definitely motivated me to get into crocheting ❤ pls answer
@@amounaa9051 hey lovely, for my grey one that is pictured in the thumbnail I purchased 140g of 10 ply yarn and used about half of that, I would recommend either purchasing the same or if you want a lighter yarn then about 100g of an 8 ply yarn should do the trick - so excited for you to get into crocheting! ❤️
Thank you sm for this tutorial. Very helpful and the balaclava looks so good!
My neck came out a bit loose unfortunately, and it bunches out at the back. Is there any quick fix for this?
@@ananyawho so glad you enjoyed lovely! I’m not too sure about a quick fix for that one I’m sorry, is your balaclava maybe too long for the back of your head? Only thing I could think to do is to detach the neck ribbing and redo it but that’s not a quick fix, sorry I’m probably not much help with this one :(
@ananyawho turn it wrong side out and stitch that area with a strand of yarn and a darning needle, you'll have a rib inside but no one will know
hey what's the total measurements of the panels? I'm using a thicker yarn so not sure decreasing for 11 rows will give me the same result
@@lostinstitches_ hi angel, my panel ends up being 6 1/2” wide, just make your panel as wide as the measurements I explain at the beginning of the video and then do your decreases xx ❤️
Very nice!❤️
@@lindaw2418 thank you! ❤️
after i chained 9 inches and then did the row or sc in the back bumps my work literally decreased to 8 inches. why?
It always happens you have to add one more or stich in the same
@@anniehetflejsova9700 can you explain it more broadly? i dont quite get it
@spoon_mitski your chain will end up decreasing in size due to the tension of stitches, as long as it still has some stretch to it, it should be fine - if not it could be that your tension is too tight, you can always try going up a size in your hook if you’re struggling to get a looser tension 🫶
@@lucillepearll thank you💗💗💗💗
Salut ! J’ai un problème au niveau de la bande du cou . j’ai fais assez de rang et ma tête passe parfaitement mais dès que je le couds au reste de la cagoule c’est trop petit et sa ne passe plus sur ma tête 😢
Hi, i attempted this but my panel looked very different that yours, how many rows in total did you end up doing?
@@autisticburrito1056 hi lovely, my panels are 32 rows total including the rows with the decreases, your panel might end up looking slightly different due to different measurements or maybe you have a different gauge to me :)
How do I know when my decreases are enough?
@@aliseplotova3672 hi lovely, are you referring to when you’re creating the panels? If so, you do 11 rows total with the decreasing step ☺️
@@lucillepearll I'm reaching this bit right now and I knowingly use a thinner yarn with a 4,50 hook (I wanted to do one with Mohair, it's so cute and soft and fluffy), I had to do more rows for approximately the same size as yours, I'm just wondering if 11 rows will be enough for the decrease. For 9,5' length I have 46 stitches and 14 rows to reach 5,5' height. Are the 11 rows of decrease applicable or should I add more ? Would you maybe share the measurement to reach at the top of the decreased bit?
I had a serious problem with this pattern. My stumble came after the first set of 17 decreases, sorry I had to take it all apart and find another pattern.
@@karenchapple5011 I’m so sorry to hear this! Would you be able to let me know exactly what the problem was for my own future reference? ☺️
how much yarn did you use??
@@2024Zoey I don’t remember exactly but about 3/4-1 full skein ❤️
how much yarn did u use:>??
@@9_nguyenphankhanhha483 I don’t remember exactly but about 3/4-1 full skein ❤️
You lost me after the 11 rows but you only ended up with 16 total on each panel, maybe I did something wrong. It it just didn’t add up I frogged it and am going to try another tutorial
I usually don’t even leave negative reviews but I would just recommend wording things better. I just wasted so much yarn that I can not unwind due to texture. So so frustrating
@@juliaforbes2818 hi lovely, I’m so sorry you’ve had a hard time with this tutorial - I’m just a little confused with this comment as there’s 32 rows on each panel for my measurements which are shown and explained in the video, which step in particular is this regarding? I’m just trying to understand for future reference
You were counting only half of the rows, because it's back loop only stitches, the other half of the rows are pushed behind the ones you see at the front of the panel. When you crochet in the back loops it's important to keep count of your rows for this very reason!
I was so confused 😢
@@Lavish003 is there any way I can help lovely? What part confused you? X
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That's a hood. A balaclava covers your face
@@fairycloudz315 there are different types of balaclavas, this is technically an open face balaclava, the drawstring can be pulled to cover more of your face :)
You lost me at the decreases 😅 I’ve watched it like 5 times in slowmo and still don’t get it 😭
I see you do the decrease process twice i believe, then go back to regular single crochet, but then you say for 11 rows? So confused. Sorry, I’m a beginner 🙃
@@shufflinkat6085 hi lovely, totally fine! It’s 2 decreases on one end, then normal stitches all the way to the other end, then normal stitches all the way back up and finish with 2 decreases, you do 11 rows of this process total - so you should have 11 rows with decreases on one end only - does that make sense? Let me know if not, I’m happy to help ❤️
@ ohhhhhh ok ok ok! It finally clicked!! Thank you so much for clarifying and responding!!!! ♥️🫶🏼♥️🫶🏼
@ no problem lovely! Glad I could help ❤️❤️
@@lucillepearll how exactly do you count the rows? I'm trying to figure that out. Is one row = once from the beginning to the end? And then when I turn the work around it's a new row? I'm doing the decreases right now but I'm confused trying to figure out when I have the 11 rows done. Looking at your work for example at 7:33 I'm trying to count your decreases, is that how you could find out how many rows you did? The only thing is, it's a little hard to see and count the decreased stitches clearly enough. Another beginner here would appreciate the help!
@ 1 row is just from one end to the other end 😊
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