Helping our users. Safety Mask with Filter.
You’ll need:
100% cotton yarn, I Love This Cotton in Rose Bud, Papaya and Bright Teal;
Crochet hook 5 mm;
Blunt needle;
Sewing needle and threading floss or thread;
Bendable wire;
Pillow cases or cotton fabric;
Iron;
Optional: sewing machine (can also be hand sewn);
Extra pins to hold cloth in place when sewing.
Stitches control: 13 sc’s X 14 rows = 4″ square
Instructions
Child Size
Ch 28
Row 1: Sc in the 2nd ch from the hk and next 5 sts, hdc next 15 sts, sc 6, turn (27).
Row 2: Ch 1, sc the next 6 sts, hdc in the next 15 sts, sc 6, turn (27).
Repeat row 2 until you have 11 rows total. Continue to ch 10 (for ear), sl st at the other end and fasten off. Pick up a st on the other side and ch 10, sl st in other end and fasten off. Weave in all ends.
Adult Size
Ch 32
Row 1: Sc in the 2nd ch from the hk and next 7 sts, hdc next 15 sts, sc 8, turn (31).
Row 2: Ch 1, sc the next 8 sts, hdc in the next 15 sts, sc 8, turn (31).
Repeat row 2 until you have 14 rows total. Continue to ch 12 (for ear), sl st at the other end and fasten off. Pick up a st on the other side and ch 12, sl st in other end and fasten off. Weave in all ends.
Face Filter
Cut 2 layers of your fabric (you can do 1 layer but 2 offers more protection) material 10″ X 7″ for the adult size and 8″ X 5″ for the child size. Fold the sides under about 1/2″ and sew them down flat for a clean edge. Use an iron to flatten the sides before you sew if you need to. You can hand sew or use a sewing machine.
Place the fabric on your mask. Fold the top under about 1/2″ and sew across the top of your mask. Fold the bottom of the fabric under about 1/2″ and do the same along the bottom. If you are using a sewing machine you can use it to attach the fabric to the face mask. DO NOT SEW SIDES (this is your pocket to add a filter).
Cut a piece of your bendable wire 4″ for adult and 3″ for child.
Place wire in the middle top of your lining and sew around it to secure.