Crochet Granny Square Balaclava

Introduction

If you're looking to add a touch of cozy charm to your winter wardrobe, a Crochet Granny Square Balaclava might just be the perfect accessory for you! This unique and trendy design combines the classic granny square pattern with the practicality of a balaclava, keeping you warm and stylish during those chilly days. The beauty of this crochet piece lies in its versatility - you can choose different colors and yarn textures to truly make it your own. Whether you're hitting the slopes or just running errands in the cold, this balaclava adds a fun and playful twist to your outdoor ensemble. So grab your crochet hook, pick out your favorite yarn, and craft yourself a one-of-a-kind Crochet Granny Square Balaclava that will surely turn heads and keep you snug all season long!

Materials Needed

Tool: Crochet Hook 4.5 mm and a threading needle.

Yarn: Any aran-weighted wool yarn (aran yarn suggestions). Yarn used in the balaclava: Novita 7 veljestä in color black (2 balls, a total of 200 g) and white (1 ball, a total of 100 g). One 100 g ball of black yarn might be enough but not necessarily. That’s why I suggest 200 g of black yarn.

Substitute yarns (remember to check the gauge):

Make the balaclava softer by using alpaca yarns, such as Drops Lima or merino wool yarns!

Gauge: 12 sts and 7 rows (10 cm / 4″) in dc stitches.

Terminology: US.

Size of a granny square: 12 x 12 cm (4.7″ x 4.7″).

How to Crochet a Balaclava?

Crochet a total of 18 classic crochet granny squares.

Join granny squares using a flat slip stitch method. Find the image of the granny square assembly later in the pattern.

Finish the face and neck edging.

Classic Granny Square Crochet Pattern

Each granny square has a total of 4 rounds. Rounds 1 and 3 are worked with white yarn and rounds 2 and 4 with black yarn. If you’re new to granny squares, don’t worry! There are countless tutorials available online to help you master the granny square.

Round 1

Start with white yarn. Make a magic ring and chain (ch) 3 on it (counts as one double crochet stitch (dc)). Work 2 dc into the ring. Ch 3. *Work 3 dc to the ring (3-dc-shell). Ch 3.* Repeat * two more times. Close the round by joining with a slip stitch (sl st) to the top of the initial ch-3. You should have four 3-dc-shells with ch-3 corners.

Round 2

Change the yarn to black. Work slip stitches into the next two stitches. Ch 3 in the first ch-3 corner space. In the same ch-3 corner space, work 2 dc, ch 3 and 3-dc-shell. *In the next ch-3 corner space, work 3-dc-shell, ch 3 and 3-dc-shell.* Repeat * two more times. Join with a sl st to the top of the initial ch-3.

Round 3

Change the yarn to white. Work slip stitches into the next two stitches. Ch 3 in the first ch-3 corner space. In the same ch-3 corner space, work 2 dc, ch 3 and 3-dc-shell. In the next space between previous round’s 3-dc-shells, work 3-dc-shell. *In the next ch-3 corner space, work 3-dc-shell, ch 3 and 3-dc-shell. In the next space between previous round’s 3-dc-shells, work 3-dc-shell.* Repeat * two more times. Join with a sl st to the top of the initial ch-3.

Round 4

Change the yarn to black. Work slip stitches into the next two stitches. Ch 3 in the first ch-3 corner space. In the same ch-3 corner space, work 2 dc, ch 3 and 3-dc-shell. In the next space between previous round’s 3-dc-shells, work 3-dc-shell. Work another 3-dc-shell to the next space between previous round’s 3-dc-shells. *In the next ch-3 corner space, work 3-dc-shell, ch 3 and 3-dc-shell. In the next space between previous round’s 3-dc-shells, work 3-dc-shell. Work another 3-dc-shell to the next space between previous round’s 3-dc-shells.* Repeat * two more times. Join with a sl st to the top of the initial ch-3.

Crochet 18 identical squares (or with different colors!). Weave in the ends. For a neat finish, block or steam the squares.

Join the Granny Squares

Join the granny squares together using a flat slip stitch method. Find how to assemble and join the squares in the granny square balaclava layout image below. The square sides of the same color are also joined together. This will form the shape of the balaclava.

Join the granny squares to form a balaclava shape.

Finish the Face and Neck Edging of the Crochet Balaclava

Face Edging

With white yarn, finish the face edging by working sc stitches around the face edging. Work another round but with slip stitches. Weave in the ends.

Neck Edging

With black yarn, finish the neck edge by working sc stitches around the neck edging. Weave in the ends.