Easy Crochet Ear Warmer Pattern
Materials
Worsted Weight Yarn (#4)
- Any Color (<3oz)
- I/9/5.50mm Crochet Hook
Gauge
9 sts x 9 rows = 2″
Finished Measurements
22″ (Adult)
Stitch Guide
- arnd = around
- ch(s) = chain(s)
- hdc = half double crochet
- sc = single crochet
- sl st(s) = slip stitch(es)
- st(s) = stitch(es)
Skill Level
Easy
Written in U.S. Terms
Notes
- Beginning ch-1 does not count as a stitch.
- This pattern splits at row 41; separate sections are marked as “A” and “B”.
Instructions
Row Instructions
R1: Ch 15, working in back bump of ch: *hdc, sl st* across, turn (14)
R2: Ch 1, *hdc, sl st* across, turn (14)
R3-40: Repeat R2
Section A
R41a: Ch 1, hdc in 1st st, *sl st, hdc* 3X, [leave remaining sts unworked], turn (7)
R42a: Ch 1, sl st in 1st st, *hdc, sl st* across, turn (7)
R43a: Ch 1, hdc in 1st st, *sl st, hdc* across, turn (7)
R44a-61a: Repeat R42a & 43a; Fasten at the end of R61a.
Section B
R41b: Attach yarn to 1st unworked st on R40: Ch 1, sl st in 1st st, *hdc, sl st* across, turn (7)
R42b: Ch 1, hdc in 1st st, *sl st, hdc* across, turn (7)
R43b: Ch 1, sl st in 1st st, *hdc, sl st* across, turn (7)
R44b-61b: Repeat R42b & 43b (leave working loop).
Joining the Strips
R62: Cross strips over each other (41a-61a & 41b-61b): Ch 1, *hdc, sl st* across the end of both strips to join them back together, turn (14)
R63: Ch 1, *hdc, sl st* across, turn (14)
R64-101: Repeat R63
Final Assembly
R102: Hold short ends right sides together and work through both layers: Ch 1, sl st in each st across; flip ear warmer right side out (14)
R103: Working with right side facing out: Ch 1, sc in the end of every other row around; Fasten.
R104: Attach yarn to seam on opposite side of scs: Ch 1, sc in the end of every other row around; Fasten.
Finishing
Hide all strings.
Add buttons or other appliqués as desired.
