Gentle Embrace Ear Warmer – Free Crochet Pattern

Hey there, crochet friends! I’m so excited to introduce the latest addition to the Gentle Embrace collection – the Gentle Embrace Ear Warmer! A cozy ear warmer is the perfect companion to the Gentle Embrace Infinity Scarf, keeping your ears warm while adding a touch of texture and style to your cold weather accessories. With its soft stitches and beautiful texture created by the Front Post Treble Crochet (FPtr) stitch, this ear warmer is as fun to make as it is to wear. Plus, it comes in five sizes – from infant to adult large – so you can make one for everyone in the family! Ready to dive in? Let’s get started!

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Introducing the Gentle Embrace Crochet Ear Warmer

The Gentle Embrace Ear Warmer came naturally after designing the matching infinity scarf, and the texture comes from the preemie blanket. I wanted to create a quick, stylish accessory that pairs perfectly with the scarf, so that you can dial up the style all season long. The ear warmer showcases the same beautiful Front Post Treble Crochet (FPtr) stitch, making it a great addition to your fall and winter wardrobe or a thoughtful handmade gift set!

As with the scarf, I used Lion Brand Basic Stitch, which is quickly growing to be one of my new favorite yarns. It is very soft and has anti-pilling features so we’ll see how it holds up as we head into fall and winter seasons.

I used three colors, but you can use any combination of colors including a new one for each round! The texture does all the work and is shown off differently based on the number of colors used. Crochet ear warmers make a great stash-busting project too!

You can buy the ad-free, PDF of this pattern in my Etsy shop, Ravelry store, and LoveCrafts.

About the Stitches

Before you can get started with this ear warmer, here are some details you need to know.

Skill Level: Advanced Beginner

Materials:

• Medium Worsted Weight Yarn, such as Lion Brand Basic Stitch (100% Acrylic) in 1-3 colors
  • Infant – 14-16″ (35.6-40.5 cm) head circumference – 37 yards
  • Toddler – 16-18″ (40.5-45.7 cm) head circumference – 48 yards
  • Child – 18-20″ (45.7-50.8 cm) head circumference – 69 yards
  • Teen/Adult Small – 20-23″ (50.8-58.4 cm) head circumference – 80 yards
  • Adult Large – 22-24″ (55.9-61.0 cm) head circumference – 90 yards
• H-8 (5mm) Hook
• Scissors
• Yarn Needle

Gauge: 13 stitches x 12 rows = 4″ square, made with a swatch of the pattern

Finished Dimensions When Laying Flat:

• Infant – 6 x 3.5″ (15.2 x 8.9 cm)
• Toddler – 7 x 3.5″ (17.8 x 8.9 cm)
• Child – 8 x 4” (20.3 x 10.2 cm)
• Teen/Adult Small – 10 x 4” (25.4 x 10.2 cm)
• Adult Large – 11 x 4” (27.9 x 10.2 cm)

Stitch Abbreviations:

• fdc – foundation double crochet
• ch – chain
• sc – single crochet
• dc – double crochet
• sl st – slip stitch
• FPtr – front post treble crochet
• st – stitch
• rep – repeat
• * * – repeat instructions between asterisks as directed
• RS – right side
• WS – wrong side

Special Stitches

• Front Post Treble Crochet – FPtr – yarn over twice, insert your hook around the designated post from the front of your work, yarn over and pull up a loop, * yarn over and pull through two loops *, rep from * to * two more times.

Pattern Notes:

• US Terms (US to UK terminology conversion)
• Ear warmer is worked in the round
• Turn after each round
• Multiples of 6 + 2 (or 6 + 4 if doing foundation chain)
• Ch 1 at the beginning of a round does not count as a stitch
• Ch 2 at the beginning of a round counts as a stitch
• FPtr is worked around the dc two rows below
• Carry the yarn up the seam on the wrong side of your work to eliminate extra work weaving in ends
• This ear warmer can also be worked flat, in rows. Cut the yarn at the end of each row, then seam both ends together.
• An alternative to the ch 2 at the beginning of a round, you could substitute a Stacked Double Crochet stitch

How to Make A Crochet Ear Warmer

Infant Size (3 Colors)

Round 1 (RS): In Color A, fdc 38, sl st to top of first fdc. Change to Color B. Turn. (38 fdc)
Alternate Round 1: ch 40, dc in 4th ch from hook, dc in each ch to end of row, sl st to the top of the skipped chains. Change to Color B. Turn. (38 dc)

Round 2 (WS): ch 1, sc in 1st st, sc in each st to end of round, sl st to top of 1st sc, change to Color C. Turn. (38 sc)

Round 3 (RS): ch 2, * dc 3, FPtr 3 *, rep from * to * until 1 st remains, dc, sl st to top of ch 2, change to Color B. Turn. (20 dc, 18 FPtr)

Round 4 (WS): Rep Round 2, change to Color A.

Round 5 (RS): ch 2, * FPtr 3, dc 3, * rep from * to * until 1 st remains, dc, sl st to top of ch 2, change to Color B. Turn. (20 dc, 18 FPtr)

Round 6 (WS): Rep Round 2, change to Color C.

Round 7 (RS): Rep Round 3

Round 8 (WS): Rep Round 2, change to Color A.

Round 9 (RS): Rep Round 5

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Toddler Size (3 Colors)

Round 1 (RS): In Color A, fdc 44, sl st to top of first fdc. Change to Color B. Turn. (44 fdc)
Alternate Round 1: ch 46, dc in 4th ch from hook, dc in each ch to end of row, sl st to the top of the skipped chains. Change to Color B. Turn. (44 dc)

Round 2 (WS): ch 1, sc in 1st st, sc in each st to end of round, sl st to top of 1st sc, change to Color C. Turn. (44 sc)

Round 3 (RS): ch 2, * dc 3, FPtr 3 *, rep from * to * until 1 st remains, dc, sl st to top of ch 2, change to Color B. Turn. (23 dc, 21 FPtr)

Round 4 (WS): Rep Round 2, change to Color A.

Round 5 (RS): ch 2, * FPtr 3, dc 3, * rep from * to * until 1 st remains, dc, sl st to top of ch 2, change to Color B. Turn. (23 dc, 21 FPtr)

Round 6 (WS): Rep Round 2, change to Color C.

Round 7 (RS): Rep Round 3

Round 8 (WS): Rep Round 2, change to Color A.

Round 9 (RS): Rep Round 5

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Child Size (3 Colors)

Round 1 (RS): In Color A, fdc 50, sl st to top of first fdc. Change to Color B. Turn. (50 fdc)
Alternate Round 1: ch 52, dc in 4th ch from hook, dc in each ch to end of row, sl st to the top of the skipped chains. Change to Color B. Turn. (50 dc)

Round 2 (WS): ch 1, sc in 1st st, sc in each st to end of round, sl st to top of 1st sc, change to Color C. Turn. (50 sc)

Round 3 (RS): ch 2, * dc 3, FPtr 3 *, rep from * to * until 1 st remains, dc, sl st to top of ch 2, change to Color B. Turn. (26 dc, 24 FPtr)

Round 4 (WS): Rep Round 2, change to Color A.

Round 5 (RS): ch 2, * FPtr 3, dc 3, * rep from * to * until 1 st remains, dc, sl st to top of ch 2, change to Color B. Turn. (26 dc, 24 FPtr)

Round 6 (WS): Rep Round 2, change to Color C.

Round 7 (RS): Rep Round 3

Round 8 (WS): Rep Round 2, change to Color A.

Round 9 (RS): Rep Round 5

Round 10 (WS): Rep Round 2, change to Color C.

Round 11 (RS): Rep Round 3

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Teen/Adult Small Size (3 Colors)

Round 1 (RS): In Color A, fdc 56, sl st to top of first fdc. Change to Color B. Turn. (56 fdc)
Alternate Round 1: ch 58, dc in 4th ch from hook, dc in each ch to end of row, sl st to the top of the skipped chains. Change to Color B. Turn. (56 dc)

Round 2 (WS): ch 1, sc in 1st st, sc in each st to end of round, sl st to top of 1st sc, change to Color C. Turn. (56 sc)

Round 3 (RS): ch 2, * dc 3, FPtr 3 *, rep from * to * until 1 st remains, dc, sl st to top of ch 2, change to Color B. Turn. (29 dc, 27 FPtr)

Round 4 (WS): Rep Round 2, change to Color A.

Round 5 (RS): ch 2, * FPtr 3, dc 3, * rep from * to * until 1 st remains, dc, sl st to top of ch 2, change to Color B. Turn. (29 dc, 27 FPtr)

Round 6 (WS): Rep Round 2, change to Color C.

Round 7 (RS): Rep Round 3

Round 8 (WS): Rep Round 2, change to Color A.

Round 9 (RS): Rep Round 5

Round 10 (WS): Rep Round 2, change to Color C.

Round 11 (RS): Rep Round 3

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Adult Large Size (3 Colors)

Round 1 (RS): In Color A, fdc 62, sl st to top of first fdc. Change to Color B. Turn. (62 fdc)
Alternate Round 1: ch 64, dc in 4th ch from hook, dc in each ch to end of row, sl st to the top of the skipped chains. Change to Color B. Turn. (62 dc)

Round 2 (WS): ch 1, sc in 1st st, sc in each st to end of round, sl st to top of 1st sc, change to Color C. Turn. (62 sc)

Round 3 (RS): ch 2, * dc 3, FPtr 3 *, rep from * to * until 1 st remains, dc, sl st to top of ch 2, change to Color B. Turn. (32 dc, 30 FPtr)

Round 4 (WS): Rep Round 2, change to Color A.

Round 5 (RS): ch 2, * FPtr 3, dc 3, * rep from * to * until 1 st remains, dc, sl st to top of ch 2, change to Color B. Turn. (32 dc, 30 FPtr)

Round 6 (WS): Rep Round 2, change to Color C.

Round 7 (RS): Rep Round 3

Round 8 (WS): Rep Round 2, change to Color A.

Round 9 (RS): Rep Round 5

Round 10 (WS): Rep Round 2, change to Color C.

Round 11 (RS): Rep Round 3

Fasten off and weave in ends.

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