Easy Crochet Ear Warmer Pattern – Loops Ear Warmer

Everyone needs that go-to winter accessory, right? The Loops Ear Warmer should be yours. It’s an easy crochet ear warmer pattern you can whip up in a few hours. You can keep your ears toasty with this stylish headband that is customizable to any size head and any color combination.

If you are looking to add a new item to crochet for craft fairs, this is a great option too. It uses beginner stitches and the pattern includes directions for all sizes child to adult. It gets its name because all the stitches are either in the front or back loop.

And my personal favorite idea is to use this for all of your holiday gifts this year! Channel your inner Oprah and give all the women and children in your life everyone a crochet headband. You can make two ear warmers from each skein of Wool-Ease yarn used in my sample, which means this is also a low-cost gift to make.

Want to upgrade your gift? Pair it with a coordinating cowl.

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Introducing the Loops Crochet Ear Warmer

This crochet ear warmer pattern is perfect for beginners, but experienced crocheters will still love how quickly this one comes together. There’s not a lot of thinking involved, so it’s perfect to make while watching a show or while sitting in the carpool line.

You will make a center body in front loop half double crochet stitches until your desired length. Then, after sewing the ends together you can add the trim. This gives you the option to make the trim in a different color from the body.

I love that headbands don’t require a ton of yarn because then I can use up the scrap yarn I’ve been hoarding and make it into something beautiful.

This pattern is free to read below, but if you want a downloadable, printable version, you’ll definitely want to buy the premium PDF. It has instructions for making all of the sizes or customizing for the size head circumference you need.

Additionally, there are tips on how to adjust this pattern to different weight yarns as well as photos included to show how to join the trim and where to put stitches.

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

About the Stitches

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

Skill Level: Easy

Materials:

• Medium Worsted Weight Yarn, such as Lion Brand Wool-Ease in Rose Heather
  • Child – 18-20″ head circumference – 70 yards
  • Teen – 20-22″ head circumference – 75 yards
  • Adult Small – 21-23″ head circumference – 80 yards
  • Adult Large – 22-24″ head circumference – 85 yards
• I (5.5mm) Hook
• Scissors
• Yarn Needle

Gauge: FLO hdc 15 stitches x 10 rows = 4″ square

Finished Dimensions:

• Child – 9 x 3.75″ (22.9 x 9.5 cm)
• Teen – 10 x 3.75” (25.4 x 9.5 cm)
• Adult Small – 10.5 x 3.75” (26.7 x 9.5c m)
• Adult Large – 11 x 3.75” (27.9 x 9.5 cm)

Stitch Abbreviations:

• Fhdc – foundation half double crochet (optional)
• ch – chain
• hdc – half double crochet
• FLO – front loop only
• BLO – back loop only
• sl st – slip stitch
• st – stitch
• rep – repeat
• * – repeat instructions between asterisks as directed

Pattern Notes:

• US Terms (US to UK terminology conversion)
• Ch 2 counts as a stitch
• Ch 1 in trim does not count as a stitch
• Body of the ear warmer is worked in rows and sewn together before adding the trim
• Body is approximately 2″ (5.1cm) wide
• Trim is added in the round
• If you make a solid color ear warmer, you can slip stitch the body together and start the trim without having to cut the yarn

How to Make This Easy Crochet Ear Warmer

Child

Make the Body

Row 1: Fhdc 6. Turn. (6)

Or, Ch 7, Row 1: hdc in 3rd ch from hook, hdc to end of row. Turn. (6)

Row 2: ch 2, FLO hdc in second st, FLO hdc to end of row. Turn. (6)

Row 3-49: Rep row 2 until you reach approximately 19 inches in length.

Fasten off, leaving a long tail – approximately 8” (20.3cm) – for sewing.

Align ends together and whip stitch the length of the seam. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Add the Trim

Join yarn at the seam. Evenly space stitches 74 around.

Row 1: ch 1, hdc in same st, hdc in each row all the way around, sl st to first hdc. (74)

Row 2: ch 1, FLO hdc in same st, * BLO hdc, FLO hdc *, rep to end of the round, sl st to first hdc. (74)

Row 3: ch 1, BLO hdc in same st, * FLO hdc, BLO hdc *, rep to end of the round, sl st to first hdc. (74)

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Repeat the trim on the other side of the ear warmer.

Teen

Make the Body

Row 1: Fhdc 6. Turn. (6)

Or, Ch 7, Row 1: hdc in 3rd ch from hook, hdc to end of row. Turn. (6)

Row 2: ch 2, FLO hdc in second st, FLO hdc to end of row. Turn. (6)

Row 3-52: Rep row 2 until you reach approximately 21 inches in length.

Fasten off, leaving a long tail – approximately 8” (20.3cm) – for sewing.

Align ends together and whip stitch the length of the seam. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Add the Trim

Join yarn at the seam. Evenly space stitches 78 around.

Row 1: ch 1, hdc in same st, hdc in each row all the way around, sl st to first hdc. (78)

Row 2: ch 1, FLO hdc in same st, * BLO hdc, FLO hdc *, rep to end of the round, sl st to first hdc. (78)

Row 3: ch 1, BLO hdc in same st, * FLO hdc, BLO hdc *, rep to end of the round, sl st to first hdc. (78)

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Repeat the trim on the other side of the ear warmer.

Adult Small

Make the Body

Row 1: Fhdc 6. Turn. (6)

Or, Ch 7, Row 1: hdc in 3rd ch from hook, hdc to end of row. Turn. (6)

Row 2: ch 2, FLO hdc in second st, FLO hdc to end of row. Turn. (6)

Row 3-54: Rep row 2 until you reach approximately 22 inches in length.

Fasten off, leaving a long tail – approximately 8” (20.3cm) – for sewing.

Align ends together and whip stitch the length of the seam. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Add the Trim

Join yarn at the seam. Evenly space stitches 81 around.

Row 1: ch 1, hdc in same st, hdc in each row all the way around, sl st to first hdc. (81)

Row 2: ch 1, FLO hdc in same st, * BLO hdc, FLO hdc *, rep to end of the round, sl st to first hdc. (81)

Row 3: ch 1, BLO hdc in same st, * FLO hdc, BLO hdc *, rep to end of the round, sl st to first hdc. (81)

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Repeat the trim on the other side of the ear warmer.

Adult Large

Make the Body

Row 1: Fhdc 6. Turn. (6)

Or, Ch 7, Row 1: hdc in 3rd ch from hook, hdc to end of row. Turn. (6)

Row 2: ch 2, FLO hdc in second st, FLO hdc to end of row. Turn. (6)

Row 3-57: Rep row 2 until you reach approximately 23 inches in length.

Fasten off, leaving a long tail – approximately 8” (20.3cm) – for sewing.

Align ends together and whip stitch the length of the seam. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Add the Trim

Join yarn at the seam. Evenly space stitches 85 around.

Row 1: ch 1, hdc in same st, hdc in each row all the way around, sl st to first hdc. (85)

Row 2: ch 1, FLO hdc in same st, * BLO hdc, FLO hdc *, rep to end of the round, sl st to first hdc. (85)

Row 3: ch 1, BLO hdc in same st, * FLO hdc, BLO hdc *, rep to end of the round, sl st to first hdc. (85)

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Repeat the trim on the other side of the ear warmer.

Get all the Loops Collection Crochet Patterns in One eBook!

Beginner crocheters everywhere are in love with the Loops Collection because they are easy, stylish and make great gifts!

• 3 Coordinating Patterns: Ear Warmer, Hat, and Cowl
• 4 sizes (child to adult) for hat and ear warmer
• Photos for assembly
• Tips for customize the size for you
• Ad-free, printable PDF patterns formatted for your mobile device so you can access from anywhere

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Purchase the Loops Ear Warmer Pattern

To get the full written instructions for all sizes, with additional tips for customizing this pattern for your size, purchase the ad-free, printable PDF of this pattern on Etsy shop, Ravelry store, and LoveCrafts shop.

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