{"id":931,"date":"2020-04-29T19:17:07","date_gmt":"2020-04-29T19:17:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.crochething.com\/?p=931"},"modified":"2020-07-03T16:45:29","modified_gmt":"2020-07-03T16:45:29","slug":"cat-face-mask","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.crochething.com\/cat-face-mask\/","title":{"rendered":"How to make a cute & easy cat face mask"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

In many countries, including Germany, it’s mandatory to wear some sort of protection when you go outside. It’s almost impossible to buy face masks as they’re sold out everywhere. Luckily we can crochet our own! This cute mouse or cat face mask is easy to make, fun to wear and will look super Mice\ud83d\udc2d on you! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Note: this mask will not replace the ultimate preventative practice of hand washing or social distancing nor prevent you from contracting a respiratory illness. It’s just a fun way to cover your mouth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How to make a cute & easy cat face mask<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Abbreviations:
<\/strong>ch: chain
sl st: slip stitch
sc: single crochet
hdc: half double crochet
dc: double crochet
rep: repeat

Materials:<\/strong>
~ Katia Capri – color grey (50g, 125m\/137yds)
~ Little bit of black and pink yarn scraps
~ Crochet hook 4mm<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Note:
<\/strong>~ Start with a long tail end which is long enough to make 25 chains later
~ Turning chain does not count as a stitch
~ Turn your work at the end of each row<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Pattern<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Make a slip knot and leave a long tail end. Ch 33.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

R1<\/strong>. 1 sc in 2nd ch from your hook and next 5 ch, 1 hdc in next 5 ch, 1 dc in next 10 ch, 1 hdc in next 5 ch, 1 sc in next 6 ch, ch 1, turn (32)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

R2<\/strong>. Work this row in the back loops only.
1 sc in next 6 sc, 1 hdc in next 5 hdc, 1 dc in next 10 dc, 1 hdc in next 5 hdc, 1 sc in next 6 sc, ch 1, turn (32)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

R3<\/strong> – R14<\/strong> repeat R2<\/strong> (32)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

R15<\/strong>. ch 25, join with sl st in bottom corner of face mask, ch 1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Repeat on the other side: insert hook in 1st<\/sup> st and use tail end to ch 25, join with sl st in other corner of face mask, ch 1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nose <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

With pink: ch 2,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

R1.<\/strong> 2 sc in 1st ch, turn (2)
R2.<\/strong> 2 sc in 1st st, 2 sc in 2nd st (4)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fasten off and weave in the ends<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mark the 5th and 6th dc. Place the nose in line with the mark. Sew the nose and whiskers with a tapestry needle and weave in the ends. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1. long tail end<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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2. ch 33<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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3. start in 2nd ch<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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4. 1st<\/sup> sc in 2nd ch<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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5. total 6 sc <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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6. 5 hdc<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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7. 10 dc <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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8. 5 hdc<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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9. 6 sc <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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10. ch 1 and turn your work after every row! <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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11. work in the backloops (bls) only <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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12. 6 sc<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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13. 5 hdc<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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14. 10 dc <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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15. 5 hdc<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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16. 6 sc  & this is our 2nd<\/sup> row <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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17. total of 14 rows <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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18. ch 25<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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19. join with a sl st in the bottom corner. Fasten off<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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First side finished now go to the tail end<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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22. use tail end to ch 25<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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23. join with a sl st in the upper corner <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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24. fasten off<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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26. ch 2 with pink for the nose<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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27. 2 sc in the 1st<\/sup> ch<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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28. ch 1 and turn your work<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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29. 2 sc in the 1st<\/sup> st<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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30. 2 sc in the 2nd<\/sup> st<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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31. finish off<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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32. place a mark between the 5th<\/sup> and 6th<\/sup> dc<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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33. place the nose in line with the mark<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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34. fix the nose with a tapestry needle<\/p>\n\n\n\n

35. weave in the ends<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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36. the nose \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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37. sew the whiskers with a tapestry needle<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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38. sew the whiskers with a tapestry needle<\/p>\n\n\n\n

39. and\u2026you\u2019re done!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Video<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To make it easier, I\u2019ve made a video tutorial showing you how to make this cute & easy face mask.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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