Rainbow Dreams Eye Mask Crochet Free Pattern

Rainbow Dreams Eye Mask Crochet Free Pattern

Introduction

This Rainbow Dreams Eye Mask is a whimsical little sleep accessory that brings a soft wash of color to your bedtime routine. It is written for intermediate crocheters who are comfortable with single crochet, simple decreases, and changing colors, though a confident beginner can absolutely tackle it. Worked in two-row stripes from red all the way through violet, the mask looks like a tiny sunset across your eyes, with a fluffy white cloud appliqué resting near one end. The worsted weight acrylic makes it soft against the skin, quick to finish in an evening or two, and easy to wash.

Materials Needed

• Yarn: Worsted weight (4) acrylic yarn in small amounts: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet (about 10–15 yards each), plus white (about 10 yards).
• Hook: 5.0 mm (H/8) crochet hook.
• Elastic: 1/8" white elastic, about 12 inches.
• Notions: Tapestry needle, scissors, and a sewing needle and thread (or matching yarn) for the elastic.
• Finished size: Approx. 7.5 inches wide x 3.5 inches tall at center, fitting most adults.

Abbreviations

• ch – chain: make a loop of yarn and pull it through the loop on your hook.
• sc – single crochet: insert hook in stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through both loops.
• sc2tog – single crochet 2 together: a decrease that turns two stitches into one.
• st(s) – stitch(es).
• sl st – slip stitch: insert hook, yarn over, pull through everything on the hook.
• Rnd – round (used here only for the edging join).

Gauge

16 sts and 16 rows = 4 inches in single crochet. To check, crochet a small swatch and measure a 4-inch section; if you have more stitches than 16, go up a hook size, and if you have fewer, go down.

Tips Before You Start

• Change colors on the last yarn-over of the final stitch of a row so the new color starts cleanly at the beginning of the next row.
• Keep your tension relaxed and even; a tight single crochet makes the mask stiff against the eyes.
• Count your stitches at the end of every row—30 stitches for Rows 1–14 keeps the stripes straight.
• Try the mask on (without the elastic) before assembly to check the width across your face.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Mask (worked in rows, changing color every 2 rows)

With red, ch 31.

Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across (30 sc).

Row 2: ch 1, turn, sc in each st across (30 sc).

Change to orange.

Rows 3–4: repeat Row 2 (30 sc).

Change to yellow.

Rows 5–6: repeat Row 2 (30 sc).

Change to green.

Rows 7–8: repeat Row 2 (30 sc).

Change to blue.

Rows 9–10: repeat Row 2 (30 sc).

Change to indigo.

Rows 11–12: repeat Row 2 (30 sc).

Change to violet.

Rows 13–14: repeat Row 2 (30 sc). Do not fasten off.

Shape curve

Row 15: ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc in next 26 sts, sc2tog (28 sc).

Row 16: ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc in next 24 sts, sc2tog (26 sc). Fasten off.

Cloud Appliqué (make 1, with white)

Ch 6.

Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across (5 sc).

Row 2: ch 1, turn, 2 sc in first st, sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in last st (7 sc).

Row 3: ch 1, turn, sc in each st across (7 sc).

Row 4: ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc in next 3 sts, sc2tog (5 sc). Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Elastic Band

Cut elastic to 12 inches. Overlap the ends by 1 inch and sew securely to form a loop.

Edging (optional)

With white, sc evenly around the entire outer edge of the mask, working 1 sc in each st and 1 sc in each row end, join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Assembly and Finishing

Sew the cloud appliqué to one end of the mask on the right side, near the violet end, using white yarn and a tapestry needle. Attach the elastic loop to the wrong side of the mask at each short end, 1 inch from the corners, using matching yarn and a tapestry needle, and sew securely with several stitches. Weave in all ends. Block lightly by misting with water and patting flat, then let it dry completely before wearing.

Pro Tips and Variations

• Swap the rainbow stripes for a single color or a soft gradient for a more subtle sleep mask.
• Add a second cloud appliqué at the opposite end for a symmetrical look.
• Use a wider elastic band or a crocheted tie instead of the loop if you prefer a different fit.