Loom Knit Face Mask Extender
I’ve been asked over and over again to design a pattern for a loom knit face mask. But I understand that knitted fabric holds bacteria. I’m no expert and I’m not willing to take the chance on another human being and so here is the next best thing to help those that have to use a mask. I’ve designed a face mask extender based on a news article sent to me by Nan Jacobs, my dear Patreon patron.
The pattern is free below thanks to the almost 300 awesome people that support me on that platform.
By the way this is the second free pattern they have made possible. Here is the birds nest project with a step by step video designed for charity.
Supplies and Information
Skill Level: A Beginner
Finished Size: 4.5 inches x 2 inches
Loom: Large Gauge Loom with at least 12 pegs
Yarn: 11 yards of Worsted Weight . Used Peaches n Cream in Colorway Sweet Pea
Notions and Tools: Loom Hook, Stitch Markers, Crochet Hook, Scissors, Two 20mm Buttons
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FREE PATTERN
NOTES:
- You are knitting flat, back and forth instead of in the round.
- Direction of knitting, clockwise or counter clockwise has no effect on this pattern.
- Do not use the eWrap version of the knit stitch.
CAST-ON:
Wrap 12 pegs
Knit 12 using the flat version of the knit stitch
EXTENDER
Rows 1-21: k2, p1, k6, p1, k2
CAST-OFF
Basic Bind-off
Optional: To neaten up your fabric tighten Loose Loops and Block
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How do I make this longer
Hi Jill , for longer add more rows for wider add more stitches (pegs).
hello for the knit mask extender, I was wondering what size is considered a large gauge loom ? I have 4 different sizes – 11-inch, 9-inch, 7-inch, and 5-1/2-inch .
Hi Erica, all of your looms are large gauge. Any of them will work.
Denise,Thank you for pattern. So far made two. You are so talented and thoughtful.God Bless
Thank YOU Caroline !