Crochet Sleep Mask

Crochet sleep masks are the perfect blend of comfort and style for a good night's sleep. Not only do they block out unwanted light, but they also add a touch of handmade charm to your bedtime routine. Imagine drifting off to dreamland feeling cozy and looking oh-so-adorable in your own custom-designed sleep mask! With a variety of colors and patterns to choose from, you can match your sleep mask to your personality or even make them as a thoughtful gift for your loved ones. So, why settle for a basic sleep mask when you can snuggle up in a cozy and cute crochet creation that's uniquely yours? Sweet dreams await!

Pattern Notes

• Written in UK terms.
• Skill level: Advanced Beginner.

Gauge & Size

• Completed size: 23cm x 9cm
• Gauge: 10 sts x 11 rows = 5cm measured over dc

Materials & tools

• Yarn: Paintbox Cotton DK, 100% Cotton, Double Knit, 50g (1.8oz), 125m (137yds) in shades: Colour A: Bubblegum Pink (451), Colour B: Pistachio Green (425) Colour C: Blush Pink (454)
• Hook: 3.5 mm [US E-4]
• Darning Needle and Sewing Needle
• Scissors

Terms & Abbreviations

• Chain(s): ch(s): Yarn over and then pull through
• Double Crochet(s): dc(s): Insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, you will have two loops on the hook. Yarn over, then pull through remaining two loops.
• Double Crochet 2 stitches together (dc2tog): Insert hook into stitch, yo pull through stitch 2 loops on the hook, insert hook into next stitch, yarn over pull through stitch, 3 loops on the hook and finally yarn over and pull through 3 loops.

Crochet Sleep mask: Free Pattern

Panels: Make 2 (Front panel and back panel)

For the front panel, rows 1-46 will be worked in the colours stated throughout.

You will begin with colour C.

For the back panel, use colour A throughout.

Chain 5.

1-10

Row 1 (RS): Dc in 2nd ch from hook and across. Turn. <4 sts>

Row 2. (WS): Ch 1 (does not class as a st here or throughout), 2 dc in first stitch. Dc in next 2 sts, 2 dc in last st changing to colour B in the last st. Turn. <6 sts>

Row 3: Ch 1, 2 dc in first stitch. 4 dc, 2 dc in last st changing to colour A in the last st. Turn. <8 sts>

Row 4: Ch 1, 2 dc in first stitch. 6 dc, 2 dc in last st. Turn. <10 sts>

Row 5: Ch 1, 2 dc in first stitch. 8 dc, 2 dc in last st changing to colour C in the last st. Turn. <12 sts>

Row 6: Ch 1, 11 dc, 2 dc in last st. Turn. <13 sts>

You are viewing this pattern in UK terms.

Row 7: Ch 1, 2 dc in first st. 12 dc. Turn. <14 sts>

Row 8: Ch 1, 2 dc in first stitch. 12 dc, 2 dc in last st changing to colour B in the last st. Turn. <16 sts>

Row 9: Ch 2, 2dc in first st, 14 dc <16 sts>

Row10: Ch 1, dc across changing to colour A in the last st. Turn.

11-20

Row 11: Ch 1, dc across changing to colour C in the last st. Turn.

Row 12-13: Ch 1, dc across changing to colour B in the last st. Turn.

Row 14: Ch 1, dc across changing to colour A in the last st. Turn.

Row 15-16: Ch 1, dc across changing to colour C in the last st. Turn.

Row 17: Ch 1, dc across. Turn.

You are viewing this pattern in UK terms.

Row 18: Ch 1, 14 dc, dc2tog. Turn. <15 sts>

Row 19: Ch 1, dc2tog, dc across to last st changing to colour B in the last st. Turn. <14 sts>

Row 20: Ch 1, 12 dc. dc2tog changing to colour A. Turn. <13 sts>

21-30

Row 21: Ch 1, dc2tog, dc across to last st changing to colour B in the last st. Turn. <12 sts>

Row 22: Ch 1, dc across changing to colour A in the last st. Turn.

Row 23-24: Ch 1, dc across changing to colour B in the last st. Turn.

Row 25: Ch 1, dc across changing to colour C in the last st. Turn.

Row 26: Ch 1, dc across. Turn.

Row 27: Ch 1, 2 dc in first st, 11 dc changing to colour A in the last st. Turn. <13 sts>

You are viewing this pattern in UK terms.

Row 28: Ch 1, 12 dc, 2 dc in last st. Turn. <14 sts>

Row 29: Ch 1, 2 dc in first st, 13 dc. Turn. <15 sts>

Row 30: Ch 1, 14 dc, 2 dc in last st changing to colour B in the last st. Turn. <16 sts>

31-40

Row 31- 32: Ch 1, dc across changing to colour C in the last st Turn.

Row 33: Ch 1, dc across changing to colour A in the last st Turn.

Row 34-35: Ch 1, dc across changing to colour B in the last st Turn.

Row 36: Ch 1, dc across changing to colour C in the last st. Turn.

You are viewing this pattern in UK terms.

Row 37-38: Ch 1, dc across changing to colour A in the last st. Turn.

Row 39: Ch 1, dc2tog, 14 dc. Turn. <15 sts>

Row 40: Ch 1, dc2tog, 13 dc. Turn. <14 sts>

41-46

Row 41: Ch 1, 12 dc, dc2tog changing to colour B. Turn. <13 sts>

Row 42: Ch 1, dc2tog, 11 dc. Turn. <12 sts>

Row 43: Ch 1, dc2tog, 8 dc, dc2tog changing to colour C. Turn. <10 sts>

Row 44: Ch 1, dc2tog, 6 dc, dc2tog changing to colour C. Turn. <8 sts>

Row 45: Ch 1, dc2tog, 4 dc, dc2tog. Turn. <6 sts>

Row 46 (WS): Ch 1, dc2tog, 2 dc, dc2tog. Turn. <4 sts>

Do not fasten off.

Connecting

Round 1: Ch 1, dc evenly around the edge of the mask working into the posts/stitches.

Fasten off and break yarn. Weave in ends.

Connecting both panels

With wrong sides facing each other, dc in each st, working through both thicknesses using colour C.

Band

With colour C and front panel facing you, join with a ss in the first of the 4 dc correspoding with row 1.

Row 1: Ch 1 (does not count as st), dc in next 4 sts. Turn <4 dc>

Row 2-71: Repeat row 1. You can work more or fewer rows depending on your needs.

Row 72: Ss into the 4 corresponding stitches on the opposite edge of the mask.

Fasten off and sew in ends.