Skull Half Mask Knitting Pattern
This pattern will help you create a unique and spooky skull half mask to give the illusion of a skeletal lower face.
Materials:
- Yarn: Worsted weight black yarn - approximately 100g (Imperial: 3.5 oz, Metric: 166m)
- Needles: US 8 / UK 6 / 5mm knitting needles
- Tapestry needle
- Scissors
Gauge:
18 stitches x 24 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch
Instructions:
- Cast on 40 stitches.
- Row 1-10: Knit across (10 rows of stockinette stitch).
- Row 11: Knit 20, turn.
- Row 12-20: Repeat Row 11 (10 rows of stockinette stitch, working only half of the stitches).
- Row 21: Knit 20, pick up and knit 10 stitches along the side edge of the piece, cast on 10 stitches, knit across the 40 stitches from the holder, pick up and knit 10 stitches along the side edge of the piece, cast on 10 stitches, knit 20.
- Rows 22-30: Knit across (10 rows of stockinette stitch).
- Row 31: Repeat Row 11.
- Rows 32-40: Repeat Row 12-20.
- Row 41: Repeat Row 21.
- Rows 42-50: Repeat Rows 22-30.
- Row 51: Knit 40.
- Row 52: Purl 40.
- Row 53: Repeat Row 52.
- Rows 54-70: Repeat Row 53 (17 rows of stockinette stitch).
- Bind off all stitches.
- Sew in any loose ends and trim excess yarn.
Your skull half mask is now ready to wear! Feel free to add any additional embellishments like embroidery or beads to enhance the skull-like appearance.
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