Peach Butterfly Kisses Mask Free Crochet Pattern
Peach Butterfly Kisses Mask — Free Crochet Pattern
Introduction
This sweet little eye mask is a beginner-friendly project that works up quickly in fine cotton thread, making it a lovely gift for a friend, a costume accessory, or a whimsical addition to your own bedtime routine. The wide rectangular shape covers the eyes comfortably, while two round apricot eye openings keep the design playful and airy. Pastel peach butterfly wings sit at each temple like tiny kisses, and soft crocheted ties at the sides let you adjust the fit with ease. The finished mask is light, smooth, and delicate against the skin — a small project with a big dose of charm.
Materials Needed
- Yarn: Lace weight (0) crochet thread, size 10, 100% cotton — 50 yd peach (Color A) and 30 yd apricot (Color B).
- Hook: 1.9 mm (US 5 steel hook).
- Notions: Tapestry needle for seaming and weaving in ends, scissors, and a stitch marker or two for marking the eye openings.
- Finished size: Mask 7.5 inches (19 cm) wide x 3 inches (7.6 cm) high; eye openings 1.5 inches (3.8 cm) in diameter; ties 12 inches (30 cm) each.
Abbreviations
- ch — chain: make a loop of yarn and pull it through the loop on your hook.
- sc — single crochet: insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through both loops.
- sc2tog — single crochet two stitches together: insert hook into the next stitch, pull up a loop, insert hook into the following stitch, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through all three loops (this decreases by one stitch).
- sl st — slip stitch: insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull through both the stitch and the loop on your hook.
- st(s) — stitch(es).
- sp(s) — space(s).
Gauge
32 single crochet stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches (10 cm). To check, work a small swatch in single crochet and measure a 4-inch section; adjust your hook size if needed so the mask comes out at the listed finished size.
Tips Before You Start
- Count your stitches at the end of every row — the mask base should stay at 60 stitches until the eye-opening rows.
- Mark the center 12 stitches for each eye with stitch markers before starting Row 25 so the openings stay evenly spaced.
- Keep your tension relaxed and even; tight single crochet in size-10 thread can make the mask stiff.
- Work the butterfly wings in the same direction so all four have the same tapered shape.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Mask Base (Color A)
Ch 61.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across (60 sts).
Rows 2–24: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across (60 sts).
Do not fasten off.
Eye Openings (Color A)
Mark the center 12 sts for each eye, leaving 12 sts between the eyes and 12 sts at each end.
Row 25: Ch 1, turn, sc in first 12 sts, ch 12, skip next 12 sts, sc in next 12 sts, ch 12, skip next 12 sts, sc in last 12 sts (36 sc, 2 ch-12 sps).
Row 26: Ch 1, turn, sc in each sc and in each ch across (60 sts).
Rows 27–28: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across (60 sts).
Fasten off.
Edging (Color A)
Join A to any st, sc evenly around the entire outer edge, working 3 sc in each corner. Fasten off.
Butterfly Wings (make 4, Color B)
Ch 6.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across (5 sts).
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc in first st, 2 sc in next st, sc in next st, 2 sc in next st, sc in last st (7 sts).
Row 3: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across (7 sts).
Row 4: Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc in next 3 sts, sc2tog (5 sts).
Row 5: Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc in next st, sc2tog (3 sts).
Fasten off.
Ties (Color A, make 2)
Join A to one side edge, ch 40, sl st in each ch across, fasten off. Repeat on the other side edge.
Assembly and Finishing
Arrange two wings on each side of the mask near the temple corners, overlapping them slightly so they form a small butterfly shape. Sew the wings in place with Color A, using small, neat stitches and catching only the surface of the mask so the front stays flat. Weave in all ends on the wrong side, then block the mask lightly by misting it with water and pinning it flat to the finished measurements; let it dry completely before wearing.
Pro Tips and Variations
- Swap the apricot wings for a soft lavender or mint for a different pastel look.
- Add a second round of sc edging in Color B for a subtle contrast border.
- For a snugger fit, shorten the ties to 30 chains or add a small button closure at one side.
