Super easy & beginner friendly crochet balaclava tutorial!

Balaclavas seem to be super trendy right now, so I thought I'd help you guys out with a crochet balaclava tutorial! Also, please forgive the first 5 minutes of the video, my microphone wasn't plugged in...

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Supplies:

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Timestamps:
Intro: 00:00
Materials: 00:46
Breakdown: 01:00
Part 1 Inc. Rows: 01:36
Part 1 Try-On: 08:32
Part 1 Normal Rows: 08:59
Part 1 Try-On 2: 10:24
Part 2: 11:49
Part 2 Try-On: 15:20
Part 2 Cont.: 15:47
Part 2 Try-On 2: 19:48
Part 3: 20:34
Part 3 Try-On: 29:09
Part 4: 29:54
Outro: 38:08

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[victoriarocha]

Thought it might be helpful, here are the typed instructions from the video.

1. hdc 6 into magic circle. Sl st.
2. Sl st in first stitch in round. Ch 1, hdc in each stitch, sl st.
3. Ch 1. *1 hdc in 1st st. 2 hdc in next st; Repeat* until end of round.
4. Ch 1. *1hdc in 1st 2 sts. 2hdc in 3rd st; Repeat* until end of round Sl st.
5. Ch 1. *1 hdc in 1st 3 sts. 2hdc in 4th st; Repeat* until end of round Sl st.
6-9 Continue increasing
Circle should be 7'' in width and cover the top of a head
10-13 Chain 1. 1 hdc in each st. Sl st.

Measure the width of your forehead, and mark the length on the round using a stitch marker.
1. 1 hdc in each st until you reach the st marker.
2. Ch 1. Turn. 1 hdc in each stitch down until the beginning of row 1,
3. Ch 1. Turn. 1 hdc in each stitch all the way down.
Repeat until the Balaclava reaches your chin (approx. 11 rows)
12. Make 9 fhdc, attach the 10th fhdc onto the opposite end of the row. Sl st into the 1st st of row 11

Bottom Ribbing
1. Ch 12. Starting in the 2nd ch from hook, hdc in each ch.
2. Ch 1. Turn. Sc in blo until last st. Sc through entire last st.
3. Ch 1. Turn. Sc in blo of each st. sk next st and sl st into following st.
4. Repeat Row 2
5. Repeat Row 3
Continue repeating rows 2 and all the way around the balaclava
Sl st the rows together once finished (see video for details)

Face Ribbing
1. Ch 1 into the bottom edge of face hole, *Sc in each st. Sc in each hdc spc; Repeat* until the end of row. Sl st.
Sk corner st and sc in each st. sk corner st and sc in every hdc space. (may want to see video for detail)
2. Ch 1. *FPsc. BPsc; Repeat* until end of round. Sl st.

Congrats! You now have a balaclava, weave in ends.

[kristinacomorkova]

This is the only video on how to do a balaclava that I understant ! Thank you so much for explaining it so well 💕

[flyingpiggo]

This tutorial is an absolute life saver. I've never been able to finish a yarn project before but i am currently wearing the balaclava I made and i love it! I skipped two stiches instead of just one, using the same logic you provided to make it snugger and it worked out great! Thanks for being so clear (telling me that chaining up 1 doesn't count as a stitch is always where i get confused with other patterns or videos)

[nataliadi]

This tutorial is amazing!! I just started crocheting yesterday and immediately started your balaclava tutorial and your explanations are so clear! I'm in love with my balaclava. Also love how it looks without the 'hat' part on, like a scarf. Amazing! Thank you very much!

[reginaatonon]

til this day the BEST balaclava tutorial, i've made like six of them !!! u the best! 💐💐🌻🌻🌼🌱

[amelianorred]

Turned out absolutely stunning!! You have the best tutorial I can find! I love that you show us how to do every stitch! Did not have to refer to any other videos!
* For anyone making this note that she isn’t using a super thin yarn… I used one for my first balaclava and although it turned out great it was a little snug… it was giving buzz light year. If you’re looking for a more relaxed balaclava use a thick yarn and a bigger needle!
* also when doing the bottom ribbing make sure to do the same amount of stitches between attaching each rib or the neck will be kind of off center

Ps… you should do a bunny or teddy bear ear tutorial for the balaclava!!

[emmamaria]

This video made everything SO much clearer for me. You’ve helped me finish my first project after dozens of incomplete and abandoned work. THANK YOU SO MUCH this video is truly a life saver, I’m forever in love with crocheting now and could not have learnt without this video!!!

[threepeaspod]

Writing this comment right after I finished the balaclava!!! This is my first crochet project and I’m so happy with the results! The video makes the process so much easier and if you need extra help I recommend some of the videos sha has for beginners! ❤❤❤❤ thank you so much for the incredible vid

[sinanadolny]

this is literally the best tutorial ever! it was so easy to follow and taught me so many new techniques, so thanks you!!

[ValfreyjaAndTheHarp]

This tutorial is amazing. I just finished my balaclava and I absolutely love it. I stumbled on this tutorial as a beginner crochet-er and thought it would be perfect to wear under my helmet when cycling in the cold. I followed this tutorial exactly except I chained 14 for the neck ribbing to make it a little longer. I used 67g (~140yd) of Lion Brand Scarfie yarn, and it's soooo soft and cozy. You are super clear and make it really easy to see what stitches to go into, and I also learned a ton of new techniques. Thank you so much!!

[margaretjessen]

girl you are AMAZING! I learned how to crochet in December through your videos in hopes that I’d be able to make a balaclava and it’s like you read my mind! I love love love your channel

[mrgf]

i'm a beginner, but this taught me three new stitches *and* how to make a cute hat easy. you're amazing !

[jaepubzies]

THANK YOU SO MUCH! I’ve been crocheting since I was a kid and am a visual learner - reading patterns doesn’t click as much. You did an excellent job explaining throughly how to do this! ❤️

[pilarmartinez]

Best balaclava tutorial I've seen so far, finished mine in one sitting. Thank you ! ❤️✨

[thaleiaf]

this tutorial was so easy to follow. the organization and explanations were super helpful and my end product looked just like the tutorial. i finished my balaclava in a single day and im obsessed with it! <3 <3 thank you for this video!!

[yescammm]

The video that made me start crochet one year ago, thank you soooo much <3

[_teeth_]

Amazing tutorial, as a visual learner, this really helped me a lot and I finally finished an actual big crocheting project!

[niki]

I just finished my balaclava, it was definitely the most advanced thing I’ve made but this tutorial was soo helpful and easy to follow. And I learned some new techniques!! Thank u!!

[Iia]

One of the greatest crochet tutorials I have ever followed. Thank you!

[emmahjen]

This has been my second ever crocheting project. I finished it and I am so happy with my fully homemade balaclava. Even though I used a different thickness of yarn and needle, the tutorial was still extremely easy to understand and very helpfull. Thank you sooo much <3