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Mask Mates – Crochet Face Mask Headbands

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This free pattern is for the DIY Masks and Medical masks being used in hospitals.

You may have seen recently in the news that masks were starting to hurt the ears and faces of medical staff. Here is one solution.

This crochet band allows you to place the mask elastics onto the buttons. You can see the full pattern here.

Looking for more DIY face masks? Check this article out.

For more crochet mask patterns check out this article linking to different type of masks and filters for Crochet Mask Patterns

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Comments

  1. The button strap for masks did not work, even with making it longer. As soon as it begins to creep down towards you neck it pulls the elastic off your ears and then the mask tugs at your nose.

  2. This photo of the lady wearing the mask mate was stolen from Regina’s store page on Ravelry. Shame on you!

  6. I just now clicked the link you are providing and it again went to a copycat pattern by Jennifer DiMaria and not the Original Mask Mate pattern that i created. Some how Ravelry has allowed this person to use the same name and a VERY close to the same URL. The only difference is an additional dash (-) at the end of my URL compared to hers.

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Christmas Tree Crochet Scarf – A Fun and Festive Pattern Worth Revisiting

Some crochet patterns are practical, some are pretty, and some are just pure holiday fun. This Christmas Tree Crochet Scarf from CraftBits falls firmly into that last category, and honestly, that is exactly why it caught my eye again. It is quirky, cheerful, and the kind of novelty scarf that makes people smile before you have even had a chance to explain that yes, you really did make it yourself. The pattern comes from CraftBits and creates a scarf made up of Christmas tree motifs joined together into one gloriously festive wearable.

If this scarf looks a little familiar, you might already have spotted it in our roundup of 18 Free Christmas Crochet Scarf Patterns To Make As Gifts or in our collection of 15 Fun And Silly Crochet Scarf Patterns. It has definitely popped up on Crochet.CraftGossip before, and for good reason. It is one of those patterns that manages to be both wearable and wonderfully ridiculous, which is a very fine line in the world of festive crochet.

What I like most about this design is that it does not try to be subtle. It fully embraces the novelty Christmas vibe, and sometimes that is exactly what a seasonal project needs. The scarf is made using repeated tree shapes, so it has that satisfying motif-based construction that many crocheters enjoy. It also gives you the chance to play with embellishments like pom poms and stars, which adds even more personality to the finished piece. According to the CraftBits pattern, the scarf uses Red Heart Super Saver yarn, a size I hook, and simple decorative extras including felt and pom poms.

This would be such a fun project for a holiday party outfit, an ugly sweater event, a handmade gag gift, or just for someone who genuinely loves festive accessories. We all know at least one person who would wear this proudly while serving Christmas lunch or turning up to school pickup in December like the absolute queen of holiday spirit.

It is also the sort of pattern that feels a little nostalgic in the best possible way. CraftBits has had this project around for years, and it still holds up because novelty crochet never really goes away. It just waits patiently for the rest of us to catch up again. And let’s be honest, there is something refreshing about a project that does not take itself too seriously. Not every scarf needs to be neutral, elegant, or sensible. Some scarves are allowed to be actual Christmas trees.

So yes, you may have seen this one before in our scarf roundups, but I think it deserves its own little spotlight too. If you are in the mood to make something playful, memorable, and completely unapologetic for the holiday season, this one is worth another look.