This week I have been making some face coverings for my family.
I enjoy getting my sewing machine out from time to time and putting it to use!
But it will never take over from my passion for knitting!
Anyway, here is what I have been making ~
I looked online at a couple of tutorials, and decided I liked this one best ~
14 made ...... and I keep getting requests for more - so they must be OK !
Whilst I was making these I thought I might make a few mask extenders too
to donate to my local care home if they would like them.
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| Easy Ear Saver Mask Extenders |
To make them easy to launder I used cotton yarn and acrylic buttons.
Easy Ear Saver Mask Extender - knitted
Requires:
DK cotton yarn
3.5mm needles
2 buttons
Small
Cast on 19sts
Row 1: k1, kfb, knit to the last 3sts, kfb,
k2 21sts
Row 2: Knit
Row 3: k1, kfb, knit to the last 3sts, kfb,
k2 23sts
Row 4: Knit
Row 5: k1, kfb, knit to the last 3sts, kfb,
k2 25sts
Row 6: Knit
Row 7: K1, k2tog, knit to last 3sts, k2tog,
k1 23sts
Row 6: Knit
Row 9: K1, k2tog, knit to last 3sts, k2tog,
k1 21sts
Row 10: Knit
Cast off
Use the cast on
and cast off tails to sew a button at each end, then darn away.
Medium
Cast on 21sts
Row 1: k1, kfb, knit to the last 3sts, kfb,
k2 23sts
Row 2: Knit
Row 3: k1, kfb, knit to the last 3sts, kfb,
k2 25sts
Row 4: Knit
Row 5: k1, kfb, knit to the last 3sts, kfb,
k2 27sts
Row 6: Knit
Row 7: K1, k2tog knit to last 3sts, k2tog,
k1 25sts
Row 6: Knit
Row 9: K1, k2tog, knit to last 3sts, k2tog,
k1 23sts
Row 10: Knit
Cast off
Use the cast on
and cast off tails to sew a button at each end, then darn away.
Large
Cast on 23sts
Row 1: k1, kfb, knit to the last 3sts, kfb,
k2 25sts
Row 2: Knit
Row 3: k1, kfb, knit to the last 3sts, kfb,
k2 27sts
Row 4: Knit
Row 5: k1, kfb, knit to the last 3sts, kfb,
k2 29sts
Row 6: Knit
Row 7: K1, k2tog, knit to last 3sts, k2tog,
k1 27sts
Row 6: Knit
Row 9: K1, k2tog, knit to last 3sts, k2tog,
k1 25sts
Row 10: Knit
Cast off
Use the cast on
and cast off tails to sew a button at each end, then darn away.
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| Easy Ear Saver Mask Extenders |
If you prefer to crochet you might like this simple idea ~
Easy
Ear Saver Mask Extender - Crochet
Requires:
DK cotton yarn
3.5mm crochet
hook
2 buttons
UK
terminology
Chain 18, 20 or
22sts
Work 4 rows in
half treble stitch
Use the ‘tails’
to sew on a button at each end, then darn away
I am happy for you to use my patterns for your own use or for charity donations.
In addition: You can gift or sell any finished items you make from my patterns.
However, please do not copy my patterns
This pattern (the information and photos) may not be copied or reproduced
or republished on another webpage or website.
Copyright © 2020 ‘made by marianna’ All Rights Reserved
Hi can you post a photo of how the extenders are used? Thanks
ReplyDeleteThey sit at the back of your head. The elastic can hurt your ears when you're wearing a mask all day. By hooking the elastic over the buttons on the extender instead, you save your ears from getting sore.
DeleteSorry, but I can't work out how to add a photo.
DeleteIf you google mask extenders, there are plenty of photos out there.
This is GOLD!💛
DeleteThanks for such a great pattern.....and so easy to make.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for the pattern. We were only talking about these at our knitting group today.
ReplyDeleteMany thanks for the ear saver patterns and the link to making masks. I use your littlies patterns for charity work so knew your "ear saver" patterns and any links would be good. Take care and stay safe, Michelle in Wellington, New Zealand, XX
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