Crochet Balaclava Pattern FREE: Granny Squares Edition

This is a FREE crochet pattern with a tutorial, perfect for beginners to Crochet a Granny Square Balaclava pattern. I used the popular Granny Heart Square but any Granny Square can be used to make this balaclava

I can’t get over how simple and quick this Granny Square crochet balaclava was to crochet AND how cute it turned out! You could use any granny square to make this; just follow how to put the balaclava together below.

This is a FREE written crochet pattern, complete with step by step images to guide you through creating your own cosy crochet balaclava.

Why You’ll Love This Balaclava Pattern

As many of you know, I previously shared a crochet heart granny square pattern, and it became incredibly popular.

These heart granny squares are quick, simple, and versatile—perfect for making hats, blankets, cardigans, and now, this snug-fitting balaclava! You can replace these with ANY type of Granny Square you wish to crochet your balaclava in!

I have included step by step images and written instructions for crocheting the square and turning them into the balaclava

1. How to Crochet the solid heart granny square.
2. How to join the squares and the layout of the squares for the balaclava with a face opening and a ribbed neckpiece that’s as functional as it is fashionable.

How to Crochet the Solid Heart Granny Square

To crochet the solid heart in a square, follow the written pattern below. If you’d like more details or a separate step by step written and image tutorial for the heart granny square pattern, you can find it here.

NOTES:

• This pattern does not use a magic ring.
• Start by loosely chaining 4 stitches. Work all the stitches from the first round into the first chain from the hook. This method provides a secure and adjustable center.
• If you crochet loosely, consider going up a hook size, especially for the single crochet (sc) stitches in round 3.

Crochet balaclava with Grannt Squares step-by-step

MAKE 3 MORE squares! You will need 4 FULL heart Squares! made of 7 Rounds for a  Small/ small/medium adult sizes head  

The Layout of the GrannySquares and How to turn them into a balaclava. 

The Layout for the Balaclava 

Joinin gthe granny Sqaures you can use any joining technique you wish, See ideas on how to join the crochet squares here , I prefer to sew my edges together using the back loops of the stitches, working over each stitch.

Sew Edges as shown together  AS shown and Weave in ALL ENDS 

Continue by sewing the side seams together as shown below

Ensure that your head-covering squares are large enough and provide a comfortable fit.

If you feel the balaclava needs a bit more room, simply add a row of half-double crochet (hdc) along the neckline.

My balaclava sits perfectly in line with my chin and just below the ears for a snug and cozy fit. Remember the front border will add more depth to the sides and front!)

Adding the CHIN PART of the balaclava

 Join the Yarn at the bottom corner of the balaclava and CHAIN loosely half the width of a square, and connect the chain to the opposite corner of the piece.

 
Once you have attached the chain to the opposite side of the balaclava, Fasten OFF HERE and weave in all ends! 

How TO Crochet The Balaclava Ribbing 

Please NOTE:  IF you do NOT know how to crochet the front post of back post double crochets. I have added in a simple way to ADD aneck part to your balaclava

Joining the Yarn in the Middle center Back of the balaclava, and Chain 30 sts,  or length you wish your neck part to be (Shown in picture) 

ROW 1: Sc in 2nd chain from hook, and slip st into the next stitch from granny square ,Slip stitching BACK into the last stitches of the NECK squares to join the ribbing as you go. Ch1 TURN

Row 2: Ch1, single crochet into the BACKLOOPS of previous rows sts,, TURN, Ch1

Row 3 to – Repeat Rows 1 and 2 AROUND

When you come to the chin part, simply keep working joining to the chain piece until you have half the width of your square in ribbing, then continue to join the ribbing along the other side to meet back in the middle. 

Ribbed neck for your balaclava in front post and back post double crochet

You will be working in ROUNDS and working in Front Post Double Crochet and Back Post-Double Crochet alternatively. 

ROUND 1: JOIN your yarn at the Center MIDDLE BACK of the Balaclava,
Chain 3, and start to work Double Crochet in EACH stitch around, slip to join to top of chain 3, 

ROUND 2: Ch3, Front POST Double Crochet, in next st, Back Post Double Crochet in the next stitch., Slip st to chain 3 and slip to join.  

ROUND 3: Continue working Round 2 until You have made the ribbing long enough. 

Fasten off and weave in ends. 

FACE Ribbing of the crochet Balaclava 

Join Yarn in ANY corner of the font of the balaclava and with your piece facing you start to work a complete round of Double Crochet, around the sides and front,  slip to join 

Row 2: Chain 3 front post double crochet, back post double crochet in alternative stitches, repeat around. slip to join. 

Round 3: repeat round 2 if required; you can continue working and decreacing some stitches if you want a fuller coverage from the face!

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