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Surgical Face Mask Knitting Patterns

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We have been inundated with requests for face mask knitting patterns so we decided to do all the research for you and find you the best ones. Now, lots of people are saying that knitted masks are unsafe and we are not suggesting they are better than store-bought filtered facemasks BUT, maybe you are in a position where you can’t buy a face mask, can’t find one in your state and now you are legally required to wear one.

Maybe wearing a face mask isn’t something you ever thought about wearing 2 months ago, heck even 2 weeks ago, but here we are. The handmade sewn masks are very popular right now but not everyone can sew. So I am putting my knitting skills to good use and making these masks for myself and family until we can purchase medical-grade ones.

Lots of these masks have gaps for carbon filters too. Here is a knitting pattern via Etsy which has the filter pocket.

This is the most basic, simple design and this face mask pattern is FREE.

A more basic style pattern can be found via the link for free too.

This pattern is more of a face mask cowl, which personally I really like as it is not hanging off my ears and cutting into them.

This mask is a long cowl style facial mask. Again, it means you have minimal skin exposed to the virus, it’s nice and warm and not hanging off your ears. Great for any frontline staff who have to work outside.

Still wanting to be stylish? This one has a long frontage on it and is perfect for the chest area.

Do you have a pattern that we should add to this list? Drop a comment below and we will include it to this knitting mask list.

Remember to stay home and stay safe!

Need more information about facemask filters? Check this article out. The Best Filters For Homemade DIY Masks

 

I was so excited to find these UK based mask seller, selling the antibacterial masks.

?Amazing Designs
?Silver Ion antibacterial fabric
?Comfortable
?Stylish

https://tidd.ly/3fn8Jam

Check out our other articles related to face masks
Need to make a lot of masks? Check out this amazing Mask Cutting Machine. It cuts 6 masks out at a time!
Wanting to create your own custom face mask? Check out this Website that allows you to design your own mask with ,photos, font and colors.

Specific to knitters, you can join our Knitting Patterns Only group to get, well, knitting patterns, ask questions and gain inspiration for what to knit next.

Check out these books dedicated to Knitted Cowl Patterns still looking for more cowl patterns? Check these out on Etsy.

Comments

  1. I am curious if all these are machine washable as masks are to be washed after each use/

  2. It would depend on the yarn you use if they are washable. I would probably choose cotton with a fabric liner if I were going to knit a mask.

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Knitting Machine Scarves with a Fun Twist

One of my favorite things to make on a circular knitting machine is scarves, because they’re a great way to use leftover yarn and certainly faster than knitting by hand. 

But if you pay attention to the colors you’re using and how you are using them, you can make fun knitting machine scarves that look like something different when you roll them up. 

One of the first versions of this I saw was the sushi scarf, are there are a lot of variations on this one. For example this one from Flower and Anchor that uses five colors of yarn, or this one from Three Threads NE that uses four. These generally are made to look like California rolls, but you could change up the colors to make them different things if you like. Just make sure the outside of the “roll” is black or green to indicate the nori. I found another version on Pinterest if you’re looking for a free pattern, but there’s no image of it rolled up. 

Another popular variation is making a scarf that rolls up to look like a mug with coffee, tea or another fun beverage inside. This collection of three mug scarf circular knitting machine patterns from Idaho Cottage Creation includes green tea, a pumpkin spice latte with whipped cream and a candy cane colored confection (which honestly reminds me of the Grinch since it has a green mug!). Again you can change the colors of the mug part and the drink part. The little handle looks like it’s crocheted on these, and it doubles as a loop you can thread the scarf end through when you wear it.

Again there’s a version of the green tea scarf on Pinterest with crocheted elements. I also found a latte done with a striped yarn and a red mug that’s pretty cute and gives you an idea what a different beverage would look like. 

I also love this pumpkin pie scarf designed by Jodi Favish Saunier. It has a bit of crocheted edging to give it a fancy crust but you can omit that if you don’t crochet. These are all on Facebook but she also has a watermelon and lemonade pattern that are super cute.