How To Crochet the Granny Square Hooded Cowl Balaclava: FREE Pattern
FREE Crochet pattern for making a Granny Square hooded cowl Balaclava! Includes instructions on how to crochet the granny squares and the layout needed to create the balaclava hood.
This easy Granny Square hooded Cowl crochet pattern is perfect for beginners and experienced crocheters.
Get started making this last-minute gift idea with this free crochet balaclava pattern, which is a really easy and simple yet stylish design.
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If you’re looking for an easy balaclava crochet pattern, this guide provides step-by-step instructions to help you create your own cozy, warm balaclava using the classic Granny Squares technique.
I’ve been overwhelmed by requests from friends and customers to create a few of these for the skiers this season!
The Granny Square Balaclava makes an excellent, cozy, and warm balaclava-type ski hood just the perfect headware over your helmet for the slopes.
I considered lining it with fleece, but surprisingly, the balaclava itself is incredibly warm. You can wear the hood up or pull it down to create a beautiful Granny Square cowl Plus, the size of the Granny Squares can be easily adjusted to fit over ski helmets.
One customer asked for a bright and colorful ‘you-can’t-miss-me-on-the-ski-slopes’ Granny Square hooded cowl Balaclava that also functions as a ski mask and partial face covering.
I love adding a bit of fun to my crochet projects, so I set out to design something that could be a Balaclava-style hood with a colorful face cover, perfect for skiers.
Introducing the Granny Square Balaclava! I would definitely wear this while skiing—it’s so cool and stylish, and my husband would spot me instantly!
If you decide to make one, please tag me with #lisaauchcrochet so I can see your creation!
This Granny Square Balaclava is an extremely easy crochet pattern to follow, making it perfect for beginners. It’s a simple project that’s fun to assemble, especially if you’re just starting your crochet journey
If you would like to learn HOW to crochet a Granny Square Step by Step tutorial please visit my page here.
Where you will not only see how to crochet the granny square but how to turn them into a fashionable market tote bag.
Or watch the video tutorial below on youtube.
The granny square hooded cowl can be made in ANY colors, and use any size hook suitable for the yarn you choose.
How many Granny Squares do you need to make a balaclava?
For this Granny Square balaclava you will need 8 Granny Squares measuing 7.5 inches across
How Do you calculate how Many Granny Squares you need for making a Hooded cowl balaclava?
How to ensure your Balaclava FITS!
- The size of my granny square was 7.5 inches across.5.5 inches across just measuring the Granny Square BEFORE adding the BLACK yarn).
- However, I have received feedback that some people have wanted to ADD more rounds.
- Some people preferred a much tighter hooded cowl.
- So please make sure you adjust to fit your preferences I usually work in Double Knit yarn.
What yarn can I use to crochet a Hooded Granny Square Cowl
This project is perfect for stash busting! I have a LOT of odd bits and bobs of different colored scrap yarn lying around just shouting out to be made into something, so this is a fantastic stash-busting crochet project.
This is a Classic Granny Square Written Pattern –
If you know how to make a granny square then we are working 4 rounds in Granny Stitch jump to balaclava Layout
NOTE: After the 4 Rounds you will Make 1 further round in double crochet in each stitch,( 3dc, ch2, 3dc corners) IN the final finishing Colour I chose Black.
How to Crochet Granny Squares for the Balaclava (Make 8)
BEGINNING: Ch 6 on hook and form a ring with 1 Sl st in first ch.
ROUND 1: ch 3, 2 dc in ch-ring, * ch 3, 3dc in ch-ring *, repeat from *-* a total of 3 times, and finish with ch 3 and 1Slst in 3rd ch from beg of round. Cut the yarn and change color. Turn piece.
ROUND 2: Work 3dc in first ch space, ch 3, 3dc in the same ch space (CORNER) * ch 1, 3 dc in next ch space, ch 3, 3 dc in the same ch space *, repeat from *-* a total of 3 times and finish with ch 1 and 1 Sl st in the first dc in beg of round. Cut the yarn and change the color. Turn piece.
ROUND 3: Work 3 dc in first ch-space, ch 1, * 3 dc in next ch space, (CORNER) , ch 3, 3 dc in the same ch-space, ch 1, 3 dc in next ch space, 1 ch *, repeat from *-* a total of 3 times, 3 dc in next ch space, ch 3, 3 dc in the same ch space, 1 ch and finish with 1 Sl st in the first dc in beg of round. Cut the yarn and change the color. Turn piece
ROUND 4: Work 3 dc in first ch-space, ch 1, * 3 dc in next ch space, ch 3, 3 dc in the same ch space, ch 1, 3 dc in next ch space, ch 1, 3 dc in next ch space, 1 ch *, repeat from *-* a total of 3 times, 3 dc in next ch space, ch 3, 3 dc in the same ch space, 1 ch and finish with 1 Sl st in the first dc in beg of round. Cut the yarn
.ROUND 5: Join in any previous rounds of double crochet st, with Black yarn, Chain 3 (counts as first dc, Work dc in each stitch along the first side. at the corners, Work a (Dc, ch2, Dc) into the ch space corner. Continue working AROUND the square and fasten off by slip st into the top of the chain 3.
MAKE 7 MORE squares. as above
Layout and How to Sew the Granny Squares to make the Hooded Cowl
Lay 4 Squares out and sew them together side to side, I prefer to join the granny squares with a whip stitch working to join the sides together – see more joining techniques here
Connect 3 more Squares Dead the dead centre of the bottom 4 (SEE PIC BELOW)
ensuring you are happy with the colors at the SIDES as these will sit at the side of your face
With the LAST remaining Square Place directly in the middle of the previous 3 as shown below,
This Square will sit at the TOP of your head (see BELOW)
Sew The Seams together as shown below
Fold the bottom right side SEAM to meet the LEFT, and SEW this together making a circle.
You will now have made your balaclava hood with face covering.
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After so many requests I have now added the Granny Square hooded scarf pattern and layouts with pockets (FREE Pattern)
The Hooded balaclava pattern is straightforward and perfect for beginners. The ribbing forms the cowl turtleneck ski mask and adding the hood, which can be worn up or down.
True to its name, the hooded cowl keeps you warm and cozy.
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