Free Pattern – Brushwood Ear Warmer

Stay warm in style with this cozy ear warmer! This beginner friendly pattern features a fun and easy texture stitch. A super stretchy, ribbed section at the back ensures a snug fit. The pattern also includes instructions for adjusting the size if desired.

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Brushwood Ear Warmer

 
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Materials:

• 100 yds, worsted weight yarn – Sample is shown in Cascade 220, in a discontinued color.
• Size I / 5.5 mm hook or size needed to obtain gauge
• Yarn needle

Abbreviations:

• ch = chain
• sc = single crochet
• hdc = half double crochet
• sl st = slip stitch
• blo = back loop only
• sp = space
• ch sp = chain space
• st(s) = stitch(es)
• sk = skip
• RS = right side
• WS = wrong side

Recommended Resources:

• Front Loop Only (flo) & Back Loop Only (blo) on Moogly
• Slip Stitch Ribbing (sl st in blo)

 Instructions:

Chain 15 (multiple of 3)

Note: You can start with fewer or more chains for a narrower or wider band, as long as it’s a multiple of 3. 

Row 1 (WS): Working into the back bumps of the chains, sc in 2nd ch from hook, *dc in next st, (sc, dc) in next st, sc in next st, repeat from * across to last st, dc in last st. (18 sts)

Row 2-42: Ch 1, turn, sc in first dc, (dc in next sc, sc in next dc) across to last st, dc in last st. (18 sts)

Note: Check your length – it should now be about 4 inches shorter than needed to fit around head snugly. You can work more or fewer rows, just be sure to end after a wrong side row. 

Row 43: Ch 1, turn; Working in blo: sl st in first st, (sl st in next st, sk next st, sl st in next 2 sts) across to last st, sl st in last st. (14 sl sts)

Rows 44-47: Ch 1, turn, sl st in blo of each st across.

Note: Check your length – it should now fit around head snugly. If it’s too tight or too loose, you can add or remove more ribbing rows, just be sure to end after a right side row. 

Row 48 (seaming): Fold ear warmer in half, with right sides together. Working through blo of row 47, and both remaining loops from bottom of foundation chain, sl st in each st across.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

I hope you enjoy making this pattern. Thanks to MixedKreations, LoopedDLu, and Kaikelasa for testing it!

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