hello, i stumbled across your video and i just wanna say thank you for sharing this easy pattern, my aunt currently is on chemo treatment for her lung cancer, so i decided to make the balaclava for her and she seems to like it! she usually wears beanie but she doesn't like on how her neck is exposed, hence why i made balaclava for her. again, thank you for kindly share this for free, i hope you have a great day, bless you❤
Hii! You're very welcome. I hope you aunt gets well soon. Sending her lots of strength and positive energy as she goes through chemo. It means a lot to know that this tutorial can help bring some comfort to someone special. Wishing you both all the best! ❤❤❤
took me 19 episodes of inital d to complete this, very easy to get the hang of and demonstrated very well. I loved how you made it clear what stitches you were going into, but also made it so we can have a little independence in crocheting all the rows, and choosing our own length.
Thank you so much ! This is my first big crochet project ever I did an ugly cat beanie before and I’m so proud on how it turned out ! You explain things so well and beginner friendly I had to follow you !
C'est super joli, et exactement ce que je cherchais. Vos explications sont claires et simples 👌 La cerise sur le gâteau est la traduction accessible dans ma langue 🎉Bravo et merci 🎉
I had so much fun making this for my first big crochet project. So easy to follow! I love the way you explained things. And on the topic of the pointiness per everyones comments I just made mine bigger and then it became more baggie. Thank you!!
I used about 1 and a 1/5th spool. I did make mine extra large though so it was a bit saggier and longer around the neck. One spool should be fine with her video!@@samanthawahlbom9532
I made this balaclava, it looks great on you the color is amazing too. But when i put it on, the back looks so pointy that i thought my head looked like mega mind. I didn't like that pointy look so I'm gonna start a new tutorial. I think you should've show the back too
Hi! There’s a way to get rid of the pointy bit. With the scoodie folded flat from the side, push the pointy bit in to the wrong side, try form a curvy/rounded shape from the right side. Use stitch markers to help maintain the shape. Then from the wrong side, sew along the curve to seal it off. If you’d still like to start a new one, find one that’s worked in rounds. If it’s worked in the same way as mine, it will be pointy at the top.
I just put the pointy end inwards in a way it looked good for me. then put some stitch markers to secure and sew it like that :)@@ashleighchernikeeff5956
this tutorial was really easy but i just wish you showed us the back of the hat because its really pointy and ive tried to get rid of it many times but its not working, so in just gonna have to take it apart
Thank you so much for this tutorial. I just finished mine and it's perfect! I would love to post a picture of it lol. And BTW the back wasn't pointy on mine, it is just wonderful. ❤❤❤
You’re a lovely lady but this tutorial 😭😭 idk what I did and if I’d read the comments before maybe I would’ve picked another tutorial instead because I seem to have a problem that other people have. Why is the back so pointyyyy😭😭😭 it literally looks like a square
THANK THANK THANK YOU!!!!! just finished making mine in a nice purple and it felt good to finish a first big project, really appreciate your instruction and calming voice lol. It did turn our a little pointy, now that it is already sowed together is it too late to make it less pointy? Thanks again I hope you have a lot of love and care in your life!
Thank you so much 💕 This design intentionally features a pointed end at the back. However, if you wish to soften the point, it can be done quite easily. Start by folding the point to the wrong side, creating a gentle curve on the right side when the hood lays flat with the left or right side up. Secure the shape by using pins or stitch markers. From the wrong side, seal off the pointed corner to prevent it from reverting to the right side. This will give your hood a more rounded shape. Hope this helps 🥰
Thanks! It's designed to be pointy at the back, like a hood. However, you CAN make it more curvy by tucking in the corner and seal it from the wrong side.
Is there a possibility this craft can be done without the initial back bump crochet? Like using the regular stitch instead? I always have difficulty getting my hook in the back bump, maybe my tension is too tight but I always have such a hard time.
Hello, I love it and I’m going to try it, I have a question, Where can I find this brand of thread? Do you have the name of a site if possible ? Your work it’s wonderful 🩷 Thanks for your answer ☺️
Thank you 😊 I think the yarn is only available in Australia. It's called 4 seasons marvel, specifically made for a local store and they don't ship internationally. However, you can easily find similar yarns with 8 ply/weight 3 and acrylic composition.
I loved this video, this project looks so cool and I look forward to do it, so I just wanted to know how much yarn did you use? Thanks a looooot ❤🌷🧚🏻♀️
The vertical measurement (st number) is relatively forgiving compare to the circumference (row count) because of the string. So I think it's safe to simply take away a few inches from the stitch count. However, for the row count, I suggest looking up the child's head circumference based on his/her age, minus the face width; this should be your target row count. Hope this helps!
I’m not sure what’s going on with mine. My yarn recommends a size 5mm hook and I’m using a 6mm for that loose look and I worked up 18 rows and It’s not looking very big. I’m kinda just crocheting till it fits my head but it looks about half the size of yours when it should be looking bigger… Also my rib isn’t laying flat. Should I keep adding rows or just block it out and hope for the best. I’m honestly so confused
the same thing is happening to me rn! i’ve done 18 rows but i can tell it isn’t going to fit on my head. i think my tension is way too high so the rows have sort of clumped together. how many rows did you end up doing??
@@aloegarden OHHH OKAY so i did about 22 i think then put some safety pins in and stretched and pulled and it was actually TOO big at that point. I guessed that my yarn was too soft and wasn't holding its shape enough (since the yarn they used looked more structured). I took two rows out and left it with 20, since we'd add some more chains around the face later. It ended up fitting but definitely isn't baggy. I'll probably give it a wash and see how it looks later.
Jeeez i started 2 days ago, mine is stiff af and looks like a carpet piece😂 i guess i did it too tight and i was so struggling to even start... guess i have to start over 😭
Hey! hopefully you see this as i’m still quite new in crochet. I was wondering whether it’s a problem if it doesn’t come out completely come out as a rectangle, as my over time (after like 3 rows) started to almost bend, im guessing that’s due to the tension so not sure if i have to start over or if it will be okay once i kind of fold it over??? looks great on you!!
I find it easier to draw the stitches together at the top from the inside and then I pull up on a couple of the inside stitches to kind of tuck it so it more round from the outside. Hope this helps. 😊
BLO gives that striped texture I wanted and ch-1/ch-2 is replaced by that special dc I did at the beginning of the row, which makes the edge look better.
Hello Cherilyn thank yoy for you tutorial! I have a question, does your bataclava have like a pointy end in the back of your head? I hope that you can understand what i mean hahaha i dont have a perfect english 😅
I am still at the beginning, crocheting the 4th row, but it shrunk and isn't at 30 cm anymore, is it possible to continue the first rows and make it longer?
hello, i stumbled across your video and i just wanna say thank you for sharing this easy pattern, my aunt currently is on chemo treatment for her lung cancer, so i decided to make the balaclava for her and she seems to like it! she usually wears beanie but she doesn't like on how her neck is exposed, hence why i made balaclava for her.
again, thank you for kindly share this for free, i hope you have a great day, bless you❤
Hii! You're very welcome. I hope you aunt gets well soon. Sending her lots of strength and positive energy as she goes through chemo. It means a lot to know that this tutorial can help bring some comfort to someone special. Wishing you both all the best! ❤❤❤
took me 19 episodes of inital d to complete this, very easy to get the hang of and demonstrated very well. I loved how you made it clear what stitches you were going into, but also made it so we can have a little independence in crocheting all the rows, and choosing our own length.
Thank you so much ! This is my first big crochet project ever I did an ugly cat beanie before and I’m so proud on how it turned out ! You explain things so well and beginner friendly I had to follow you !
So glad! Thank you for the support! 🥰
C'est super joli, et exactement ce que je cherchais. Vos explications sont claires et simples 👌
La cerise sur le gâteau est la traduction accessible dans ma langue
🎉Bravo et merci 🎉
I had so much fun making this for my first big crochet project. So easy to follow! I love the way you explained things. And on the topic of the pointiness per everyones comments I just made mine bigger and then it became more baggie. Thank you!!
How many yards of yarn did you use?
I used about 1 and a 1/5th spool. I did make mine extra large though so it was a bit saggier and longer around the neck. One spool should be fine with her video!@@samanthawahlbom9532
Love this tutorial. I watched so many and this one was far the easiest one. Its perfect for beginners. I also like thats its so adjustable in size
I’m so happy to find your channel because your crochet is the best l hope to see my comment and I am an Arab I may have mistakes, but words😂🥰🦋
Thank you so much! 🥰
Loved making this! It took me all day but it’s so comfy to wear 🥰
This is awesome! You always bring us the most fun crochet projects! Your tutorials are so clear & easy to follow, thank you ❤
I’m so so glad to hear that! Thank you! 🥺💕
Your explanations are so clear I love these😭😭
So glad! 🥰
I made this balaclava, it looks great on you the color is amazing too. But when i put it on, the back looks so pointy that i thought my head looked like mega mind. I didn't like that pointy look so I'm gonna start a new tutorial. I think you should've show the back too
Hi! There’s a way to get rid of the pointy bit. With the scoodie folded flat from the side, push the pointy bit in to the wrong side, try form a curvy/rounded shape from the right side. Use stitch markers to help maintain the shape. Then from the wrong side, sew along the curve to seal it off.
If you’d still like to start a new one, find one that’s worked in rounds. If it’s worked in the same way as mine, it will be pointy at the top.
@@CherilynQ i already unravel the whole thing. But even if i didn't i don't quite catch how that pointy edge would not make it appear bulky on top
@@CherilynQ could you explain a bit more on this? Im having the same issue
Yeah me too
@@CherilynQ I do wish this was explained in the video! It’s difficult because we didn’t even get to see the back end of yours
Thank you for this awesome tutorial. I love the end result and the pointy tip is an easy fix. 💖
Where is the tip for pointy end? I did mine too wide and it’s very pointy at the back
I just put the pointy end inwards in a way it looked good for me. then put some stitch markers to secure and sew it like that :)@@ashleighchernikeeff5956
this tutorial was really easy but i just wish you showed us the back of the hat because its really pointy and ive tried to get rid of it many times but its not working, so in just gonna have to take it apart
same here, idk what to dooo
Thank you so much for this tutorial. I just finished mine and it's perfect! I would love to post a picture of it lol. And BTW the back wasn't pointy on mine, it is just wonderful. ❤❤❤
Would love to see it! 😊
How long did that take you? And how good are you at crochet?
Perfect!!! I’m making this for my friend for Christmas! Excited to start
Super thank you ❤ I made a really cute hat successfully in few days as a really beginner for my birthday gift 🎁 💝
You’re welcome 😊 and happy birthday!
Thank you for this!! I made one for my sister for Christmas and it turned out beautifully. Can't wait to make more. 10/10 :)
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Thank you so much! I finished it and it looks so amazing!! My favorite project so far
Aww I'm so glad!
Thank you for this tutorial your videos are very thorough and easy to follow ☺️🧡 please make more 🫶🏽
Thank you! Will do!
very clear explanations and nice pace. loved it.
Thank you!
Thank you so much for this pattern!!
You're so welcome! 😊
I just made one (also with a green yarn) and it looks lovely!! Thanks for the tutorial!!
You are so welcome! 😊
How many yards did you use?
Wow ❤
Thank you for sharing this amazing balacva🎉
i don’t know how i did it but it ended up being way longer than i started 😭 the tutorial is wonderful! i’m going to try again for sure
Thank you! 😊 Wishing you luck on the second try 🤞
For me it‘s the exact opposite, it ended up way too short😅 but we‘re gonna figure it out haha
You’re a lovely lady but this tutorial 😭😭 idk what I did and if I’d read the comments before maybe I would’ve picked another tutorial instead because I seem to have a problem that other people have. Why is the back so pointyyyy😭😭😭 it literally looks like a square
I am actually surprised how easy that was! Thank you for the great tutorial
You're so welcome!
This was my first crochet project! I just finished it and it looks so cute!! This video style was great to follow along with!!! tysm ❤
You are so welcome! 😊
Thank you!!! I loved and my sista too! ❤
So glad! You're welcome 🥰
Took me a while but I've completed this project!! thank youuuu
I added a couple more chains cuz I figure your head was smaller than mine but I think mine is still too short lol, so easy to do tho
Hey : ) How long are the 18 rows of the rectangle in inches/ centimetres ?
That’s what I’m wondering as well
me too
So easy to follow! Thank you - love my new Balaclava
You're welcome! I’m so glad 🥰
How many yards did you use?
Hey great tutorial!! Only thing is sometimes it’s easier if you say about how many chains you’ll need instead of inches !!
Hi! Thank you! Chain number at 1:58 ☺️
THANK THANK THANK YOU!!!!! just finished making mine in a nice purple and it felt good to finish a first big project, really appreciate your instruction and calming voice lol. It did turn our a little pointy, now that it is already sowed together is it too late to make it less pointy? Thanks again I hope you have a lot of love and care in your life!
Thank you so much 💕 This design intentionally features a pointed end at the back. However, if you wish to soften the point, it can be done quite easily.
Start by folding the point to the wrong side, creating a gentle curve on the right side when the hood lays flat with the left or right side up. Secure the shape by using pins or stitch markers. From the wrong side, seal off the pointed corner to prevent it from reverting to the right side. This will give your hood a more rounded shape. Hope this helps 🥰
this was so easy to follow and it turned out great! thank you :)
this is a great tutorial, even tho mine's a bit weird. how do I avoid the back being pointy on mine?
I'm going to start again.
Thanks! It's designed to be pointy at the back, like a hood. However, you CAN make it more curvy by tucking in the corner and seal it from the wrong side.
@@CherilynQ thank you! I'll try again cause mine was very pointy haha like a witches hat
I'm so glad I found this, thank u💗
You're so welcome! ☺️
Is there a possibility this craft can be done without the initial back bump crochet? Like using the regular stitch instead? I always have difficulty getting my hook in the back bump, maybe my tension is too tight but I always have such a hard time.
Hello, I love it and I’m going to try it, I have a question, Where can I find this brand of thread? Do you have the name of a site if possible ?
Your work it’s wonderful 🩷
Thanks for your answer ☺️
Thank you 😊 I think the yarn is only available in Australia. It's called 4 seasons marvel, specifically made for a local store and they don't ship internationally. However, you can easily find similar yarns with 8 ply/weight 3 and acrylic composition.
You are the best
I loved this video, this project looks so cool and I look forward to do it, so I just wanted to know how much yarn did you use? Thanks a looooot ❤🌷🧚🏻♀️
Thanks so much! I used 94 g of yarn 😊
How much yarn did this take ? :)
I LOVE THIS PATTERN! i've made it twice! do you have any advice on sizing it down for a child's head? it's for a friend so can't measure as i go?
The vertical measurement (st number) is relatively forgiving compare to the circumference (row count) because of the string. So I think it's safe to simply take away a few inches from the stitch count. However, for the row count, I suggest looking up the child's head circumference based on his/her age, minus the face width; this should be your target row count. Hope this helps!
hi can you tell me how long the 18 line panel is?
Hello! Thanks for tutorial. How much yarn did you use for this one? 100 gramms will be enough or a little bit more?
Hi! You're welcome! I used 94 g for the size I made 😊
Très bien expliqué 👍
Could you possibly give me dimensions for crocheting this for a two year old? I love it
I’m not sure what’s going on with mine. My yarn recommends a size 5mm hook and I’m using a 6mm for that loose look and I worked up 18 rows and It’s not looking very big. I’m kinda just crocheting till it fits my head but it looks about half the size of yours when it should be looking bigger…
Also my rib isn’t laying flat. Should I keep adding rows or just block it out and hope for the best. I’m honestly so confused
the same thing is happening to me rn! i’ve done 18 rows but i can tell it isn’t going to fit on my head. i think my tension is way too high so the rows have sort of clumped together. how many rows did you end up doing??
@@aloegarden OHHH OKAY so i did about 22 i think then put some safety pins in and stretched and pulled and it was actually TOO big at that point. I guessed that my yarn was too soft and wasn't holding its shape enough (since the yarn they used looked more structured). I took two rows out and left it with 20, since we'd add some more chains around the face later. It ended up fitting but definitely isn't baggy. I'll probably give it a wash and see how it looks later.
@@Lili613b thank you!! i ended up doing 22 rows bc i wanted it to be a little baggy and it fits me well!
@@aloegarden oh that’s so good to hear!
Thank you for this tutorial I’m going to make this🤭🤭
You’re welcome 😊 have fun!
Muy bonitos trabajos me encantan son únicos 🙏🙏💜👋🌸
Muchas gracias 🥰💕
is there a simple way to make it so that the back point is longer and droopy like an elf hat?
Hmm I think for the hood part, you can work more rows to make it deeper, so the back point is bigger? Otherwise, you'll need a different pattern.
Omg thank you sooooo much 😭❤️
Jeeez i started 2 days ago, mine is stiff af and looks like a carpet piece😂 i guess i did it too tight and i was so struggling to even start... guess i have to start over 😭
Thank you for your easy tutorial !
How many balls did you use ??
You're welcome! I used 94 g of yarn.
Hey! hopefully you see this as i’m still quite new in crochet. I was wondering whether it’s a problem if it doesn’t come out completely come out as a rectangle, as my over time (after like 3 rows) started to almost bend, im guessing that’s due to the tension so not sure if i have to start over or if it will be okay once i kind of fold it over??? looks great on you!!
Hi! Fold it over and try it on you. If you like it, then it's okay 😊
Not me crocheting this for my hello kitty😂😂
Mine got very pointy where I crocheted it together. How can I avoid that?
Use a loose tension, a larger hook or you can use a yarn needle to sew it together. Sewing using the mattress stitch would guarantee a flat seam.
I find it easier to draw the stitches together at the top from the inside and then I pull up on a couple of the inside stitches to kind of tuck it so it more round from the outside. Hope this helps. 😊
How much yarn did you use ? Thx for this video it is really great!
Thank you. I used 94 g but you may need more depending on a few other factors.
I made the balaclava and it came out perfect and soooo cute! Thank you for the tutorial it was so easy and smooth to follow 🫶🏼
You are so welcome! 🥰
thank you for the amazing tutorial
You're welcome! I think it's called stacked single crochet. However, I'm not familiar with variations for hdc/sc.
is there a reason why you did BLO dc instead of regular double crochets? also, do we not have to chain 1 or 2 in the beginning of each row? thanks!
BLO gives that striped texture I wanted and ch-1/ch-2 is replaced by that special dc I did at the beginning of the row, which makes the edge look better.
Lovely work! Did you use cotton or an acrylic yarn? What size is the yarn and hook that you used?
Thanks! This is acrylic yarn, 8 ply / weight 3. I believed I used 5 mm, if I remember correctly.
How can I do this one with cat ears? I saw your other video but I like this style better.
You'll need to make the ears separately. I'm thinking about making a tutorial on that.
Hello Cherilyn thank yoy for you tutorial! I have a question, does your bataclava have like a pointy end in the back of your head? I hope that you can understand what i mean hahaha i dont have a perfect english 😅
Hi! Yes, this one is pointy at the back, more like a hoodie.
Hi! How much yarn did you use? I have 1 ball of 170m - is that enough? Thanks!
Around 100 g I think, so 170 g should be enough!
Heyy, can you also make this with half double crochet? I have kind of mohair-y yarn so otherwise i have alot of small holes wind can pass through
Yes, you can. You'll need to work more rows to reach the same depth though.
Hi! Can I do this with mohair yarn alone? Or can I mix normal yarn with mohair? Kind of like using two strings together at the same time?
Hi! Either can work. Just make sure you choose a suitable hook if you decide to mix them together.
Is there a specific reason you began the double crochet in the first stitch the way way you did?
Yes, the edge looks better and is easier to work into.
Can I use double crochet foundation chain for the first row?
Yes, you can use that.
I am still at the beginning, crocheting the 4th row, but it shrunk and isn't at 30 cm anymore, is it possible to continue the first rows and make it longer?
Hi, sorry I'm not sure what you mean by "continue the first rows and make it longer"
Can you plz tell me how long does it take to finish it!?
I took me 2 afternoons but the time it takes for you may vary depending on your speed.
What’s the wrong side and the right side ? can someone explain please
If I understood it right - the side where you weave in the ends of the yarn!
how much yarn do you need? i have 151 meters - is that enough?
I used almost 100 g. That's 283 g.
How many yarn would be enough for this please?😊 I hope you see my messages 🙏😊
I used 94 g but some people used more than 100 g. Depends on your yarn, hook, tension, etc. Prepare more to be safe ☺️
How many balls of yarn did you use?
I used 1 ball.
will this work with 80g of weight 6 yarn?
It might be too thick unless that’s what you are going for. Also you’ll need more yarn. I used 94 g.
@@CherilynQ thank you!!
How long did this take people to make?
This took me 2 days I think. My speed is average 😊
How much yarn did this use?
94 g
How many balls og yarn did u use?☺️
I used 94 g so 1 ball
Hi! How much yarn did you use ?
Hi! I used 94 g of yarn.
@@CherilynQ thank you!
5:38
I’d say this more like a hood.
Thumbs down for missing metric measures. 👎
People outside the US don't understand inches.
How much yarn did you use?
Almost 100 g.
@@CherilynQ ok thank you, I'll try it too, it looks amazing😍
Thanks ☺️ have fun!