This advent calendar will bring you something new every day until Christmas: 24-simple advent patterns to offer an alternative to last-minute gifts.
I hope this is something that makes this time of year even more special to you.
Wishing you all a very merry advent time!
Day 7 in the 24-simple advent patterns: Lash Sleeping Mask
A cozy Sleeping mask knit in the DK yarn so it only takes a couple of hours to make.
With all those Christmas lights out there, a sleeping mask has really helped me keep unwanted light out and improve my sleep.
My Sleep Mask with embroidered lash is inspired by the movie “Breakfast at Tiffany’s”.
Please scroll down for the free pattern, or get the ad-free, printer-friendly, PDF version of this pattern in my Ravelry Shop and on ariannafrasca.com.
About
It’s knitted tightly in stockinette stitch with a band for a snug fit.
This pattern is basically seamless, apart from the little bit of stitching that is required to connect the strap in one spot.
Instructions include directions to fit your own head measurements.
The Lash Sleeping Mask is worked in flat in one piece.
You need to know how to knit, purl, basic increase, and decrease.
The instructions are written in standard American terms. The pdf features photo support.
Knitting skill level: Easy, perfect project for new knitters
Needles: US 10 / 6 mm
Yarn: DK (11 wpi)
Yardage: 38 yards / 34 meters
Gauge: 16 stitches = 10 cm in stockinette stitch
Other notions: Tapestry needle, thread for embroidered lashes
Sizing: To get your measurement, measure your head right over your eyes, around your entire head. Then subtract 1”, for negative ease. This will give you your desired finished measurement.
Abbreviations
K: Knit
P: Purl
Kfb: knit front and back
K2t: knit two together
Ssk: slip, slip, knit
Sts: stitches
Pattern
Cast on 4 sts
Start Increases
Row 1: K1, kfb, kfb, k1 (6 sts in total)
Row 2: K2, p2, k2
Row 3: K2, kfb, kfb, k2 (8 sts in total)
Row 4: K2, p4, k2
Row 5: K2, kfb, k2, kfb, k2 (10 sts in total)
Row 6: K2, p6, k2
Row 7: K2, kfb, k4, kfb, k2 (12 sts in total)
Row 8: K2, p8, k2
Row 9: K2, kfb, k6, kfb, k2 (14 sts in total)
Row 10: K2, p10, k2
Row 11: K2, kfb, k8, kfb, k2 (16 sts in total)
Row 12: K2, p12, k2
Row 13: Knit
Row 14: K2, p12, k2
Row 15: Knit
Row 16: K2, p12, k2
Row 17: Knit
Row 18: K2, p12, k2
Row 19: Knit
Shaping the nose
Row 1: K12, k2t, k2 (15 sts in total)
Row 2: K2, p11, k2
Row 3: K11, k2t, k2 (14 sts in total)
Row 4: K2, p10, k2
Row 5: K10, k2t, k2 (13 sts in total)
Row 6: K2, p9, k2
Row 7: K9, k2t, k2 (12 sts in total)
Row 8: K2, p8, k2
Row 9: K8, k2t, k2 (11 sts in total)
Row 10: K2, p7, k2
Row 11: K8, kfb, k2 (12 sts in total)
Row 12: K2, p8, k2
Row 13: K9, kfb, k2 (13 sts in total)
Row 14: K2, p9, k2
Row 15: K10, kfb, k2 (14 sts in total)
Row 16: K2, p10, k2
Row 17: K11, kfb, k2 (15 sts in total)
Row 18: K2, p11, k2
Row 19: K12, kfb, k2 (16 sts in total)
Row 20: K2, p12, k2
Row 21: Knit
Row 22: K2, p12, k2
Row 23: Knit
Row 24: K2, p12, k2
Row 25: Knit
Row 26: K2, p12, k2
Row 27: Knit
Start decreases
Row 1: K2, ssk, k8, k2t, k2 (14 sts in total)
Row 2: K2, p10, k2
Row 3: K2, ssk, k6, k2t, k2 (12 sts in total)
Row 4: K2, p8, k2
Row 5: K2, ssk, k4, k2t, k2 (10 sts in total)
Row 6: K2, p6, k2
Row 7: K2, ssk, k2, k2t, k22 (8 sts in total)
Row 8: K2, p4, k2
Row 9: K2, ssk, k2t, k2 (6 sts in total)
Row 10: K2, p2, k2
Row 11: K1, ssk, k2t, k1 (4 sts in total)
Row 12: Knit
Band
Continue to work in garter stitch until your desired finished measurement.
Bind Off.
Sew the beginning cast on edge to the finishing bind off edge.
Embroidered Lash
To shape the eyes thread the tapestry needle with a thread and embroider around the closed eyes.
To finish, make a knot and weave in the tail end of yarn about 3 inches, cut off even with the fabric. Weave in any loose ends in the same way.
Finishing
Hand wash in cold water & lay flat to dry.
Please scroll down for the free pattern, or get the ad-free, printer-friendly, PDF version of this pattern in my Ravelry Shop and on ariannafrasca.com.