How to Knit a Sleeping Mask

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Find something stretchy that will fit around your head.

   Sewing elastic would work best, but you can also use a sweatband or a waistband to a pair of underwear.
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   Step 2: Cast on 21 stitches

   ,, To do this, simply slip your needle through two stitches at once and follow through like you would when knitting a normal stitch.
   
   This will be following roughly the same pattern as How to Knit a Headband, only smaller. , without purling any together at the same time.
   
   Only do that on knitted rows. ,,,,,,, You have now finished the first eye , The softer side of the fabric should be the part that your eyes touch., You can use a yarn needle to sew the very top parts together, or you can slip some yarn through both and tie them.
   
   If you tie them, make sure that the knot isn't on the inside of the mask., It's best to attach the middle part and both of the outsides so it stays on when you put it on., Sweet dreams!
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   Step 3: Knit the stockinette stitch (knit a row

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   Step 4: then purl a row) for 6 rows

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   Step 5: stopping on a purled row.

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   Step 6: Knit 4 stitches and then knit the next two stitches together.

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   Step 7: Purl the next row.

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   Step 8: Knit 2 stitches and knit the next two together.

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   Step 9: Purl the next row.

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    Step 10: Knit 1 stitch and knit the next two together.

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    Step 11: Purl the next row

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    Step 12: Knit every two stitches together.

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    Step 13: Purl the next row.

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    Step 14: Cast off.

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    Step 15: Repeat steps 2-12 to make the second eye.

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    Step 16: Attach both pieces together at the widest point.

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    Step 17: Attach the two pieces to the elastic or whatever thing that fits around your head you got.

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    Step 18: Try it on.

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