It’s Fall!: Crocheted Leaf Mask My Version

These masks, based upon the Lion Brand pattern seen here :
http://danceswithwool.wordpress.com/2007/09/23/its-fall-crocheted-leaf-mask

are so much fun to make. I think they capture the essence of Autumn and the spirit of Halloween.

I’ve named this one The Woodsman

and this one, Goddess of Autumn.

It’s Fall!: Crocheted Leaf Mask

Next weekend, I’m working at a haunted corn maze, just supervising, though this year I might stir up enough courage to actually go in myself. After all, I know all the ghouls personally, and can send them home if I want! But somehow, a walk along the paths bordered by corn higher than my head is more fun in daylight. When the sun sets, it’s a whole different experience. Anyway, it’s only a few days off and I’ve been thinking about what kind of mask to wear. I want to make it myself but didn’t want to go to a lot of trouble. And it has to be comfortable. Then I saw this wonderful creation, and can’t wait to get started! It’s reminiscent of the medieval “green man” image carved in stone in churches all over Europe. Kind of a one with nature feel, just perfect for autumn.

Green Man in wood, St Martin Candes,

Loire Valley, France

 

 

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