Looking for a quick and stylish crochet project? This free crochet ear warmer pattern is just what you need! It’s perfect for adding a touch of texture and warmth to your fall/winter wardrobe. Featuring a textured stitch pattern, this ear warmer not only keeps you cozy but is stylish enough to compliment any outfit. Whether you’re making one for yourself or as a gift, this pattern will have you hooked in no time!

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Materials used in this free crochet ear warmer pattern:

#4 worsted @70-90 yds

{I used Lion Brand Heartland in “Wolf Trap”}

US H Hook {5mm}

Tapestry Needle for weaving ends.

Gauge: 

4 hdc x 3 rows = 1”      

6 sedge st x 12 rows = 4”

Skill Level:               

Advanced Beginner +

Finished Size for the free crochet ear warmer:

This free version crochet ear warmer fits size Adult M.

Interested in more sizes? The premium ad-free pattern features sizes Child-Adult XL.

Abbreviation Used: {US Terms}

Fhdc = foundation half double crochet

ch = chain

hdc = half double crochet

BLO = back loop only

St(s) = stitch(es)

sc = single crochet

dc = double crochet

sk = skip

tch = turning ch

Notes:

Ch 1 in the sedge stitch counts as a stitch.

Pattern Instructions for crochet ear warmer:

Adult M:

Row 1: Fhdc 91 or ch 92, hdc in 2^nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn [91]

Row 2-3: ch 1, hdc in BLO in each st across, turn

Row 4: ch 1 {counts as st}, (hdc, dc) in same st, *sk 2 sts, (sc, hdc, dc) in next st; rep across until 3 sts remain, sk 1 st, sc in last st, turn [30 Sedge, 1 sc]

Rows 5-9: ch 1 {counts as sc}, (hdc, dc) in same st, *sk 2, (sc, hdc, dc) in next sc; rep from *, sc in tch, turn [30 Sedge, 1 sc]

Rows 10: ch 1, hdc in each st across, turn [91]Rows 11-12: ch 1, hdc in BLO in each st across, turn. Leaving a long length for sewing, fasten off. 

Seaming Instructions:

Flat Ear Warmer:

Place two short ends together, using whip stitch sew through both thicknesses. Turn ear warmer inside out so seam is on the inside.

Twisted Ear Warmer

Place the short end of one side of the ear warmer against the other end in the middle. Fold the two sides over. Then fold the other half over. Sew through all thickness. Turn ear warmer inside out so seam is on the inside.  See Video Tutorial below.

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This ear warmer was featured in the Fall Favorites Crochet Event hosted by Made With A Twist

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If you like the texture of this ear warmer, you should check out the matching Wolf Canyon Cardigan. The cardi and ear warmer are the first two in the series. Cowl and fingerless gloves coming soon.

Purchase the Wolf Canyon Collection Ebook on Ravelry here.

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