Free Ear Warmer Crochet Pattern With Tutorial

This free ear warmer crochet pattern is a simple crochet pattern that is absolutely perfect for men, women AND children. You can customize this free pattern in any way you want!

Oh, and if you’re looking for a fun bauble to put on your crocheted ear warmer, you should absolutely check out the cute crocheted snowball…adorable.

Free Ear Warmer Crochet Pattern with Tutorial

When living in a cold climate, sometimes you can give in to the urge to curl up with your crochet and a cup of hot chocolate but other times you must lean into the cold bite of the wind and get your body moving.

For me, the get your body moving always follows full-on snuggles. I feel so blessed to have the energy to move and I take full advantage. And, warm winter accessories are a must.

But, while I love crochet blankets and crochet hats, I needed a basic crochet pattern that I could make for more than just me–because my hubby wanted one, my dad and my kiddo. So many headbands!

So, I decided to make this crochet headband pattern with easy crochet stitches!

I made my Woodland Trekke Ear Warmer in both smooth, soft cotton – Knit Picks Organic Worsted Weight and warm, snuggly wool/alpaca blend – Drops Nepal.

Different weather calls for different fiber for my crochet tutorials! Sometimes the bite of the wind isn’t so bad and I love the feel of soft cotton on my skin. It’s not a bulky yarn, either, so you get a smooth feeling both while you’re working the yarn and when you’re wearing it.

When I was just learning how to crochet (experimenting with granny squares–I was so cute!), Knit Picks used to offer their worsted organic cotton in multiple colors, but they still offer an undyed version that I just love. Hand dying yarn is on my “Wish to do list” and I bet I would like to begin my experiments with this yarn.

If you have any experience dying cotton, I would love to hear about your process. Leave me some advice in the comments section below.

The full free crochet pattern is provided below including all sizes, materials, and notes. An ad-free PDF version of the Woodland Trekke Ear crochet ear warmer pattern is also available for you to purchase, download, and print out.

What You need to Make This Free Ear Warmer Crochet Pattern

Sizes:

• 8 x 3.5 in [9 x 4, 10 x 4.5, 11 x 5 in] assembled
• 20 x 8.8 cm [22.8 x 10, 25 x 12.7, 28 x 12.7 cm] assembled

Materials:

• 80 [115, 140, 155] yards worsted weight yarn. Organic cotton and wool/alpaca blend used for ear warmers pictured.
• Crochet hook: Size I/9 (5.5 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge
• Tapestry needle

Gauge: In half double crochet post stitches 9 stitches and 6 rows = 2 in (5 cm).

Skill Level: Easy

Pattern Notes

Pattern written for toddler/child’s small; changes for child’s size medium/large, adult size small/medium and adult size large/x-large in [ ].

Please take time to create a gauge sample before beginning work.

If necessary, light blocking only.

The yarn used for these items contains natural fiber and requires special laundering. Please read yarn labels and follow directions to maintain the life of your crochet work.

Sizing

Special Stitches

Half double crochet in bottom loop (Back Bar) of foundation chain:

Turn your foundation chain upside down and crochet in the row of single “bumps” or loops created on the bottom when you made the chain.

Front post half double crochet:

Yarn over, insert hook right to left behind the half double crochet post from row below, yarn over and finish stitch as a half double crochet.

Back post half double crochet:

Yarn over, insert hook right to left in front of the half double crochet post from row below, yarn over and finish stitch as a half double crochet.

Check out the matching Woodland Trekke Cowl or Neck Warmer.

How to Crochet an Ear Warmer with this Free Pattern

Directions

Chain 13 [15, 17, 18] turn.

Row 1:

Working in bottom loop of foundation chain (see Special Stitches section for instructions), half double crochet in second chain from hook and each stitch of bottom loop of foundation chain to end of row, turn. (12 [14, 16, 17] stitches total)

Row 2:

*Chain 1, single crochet in first two stitches of row, back post half double crochet in next 8 [10, 12, 13] stitches, single crochet in last two stitches of row. (When stitching the single crochet, pull up a loop to the height of your work.)

Row 3:

Chain 1, single crochet in first two stitches of row, front post half double crochet in next 8 [10, 12, 13] stitches, single crochet in last two stitches of row.

Rows 4 to 51 [55, 61, 67]:

Repeat from * for number of rows indicated.

Do not fasten off.

Finishing:

Fold ear warmer with right side facing in. Match base foundation chain row with final row in pattern. With seam matched, slip stitch across row to create seam.

See Seaming Figures 1-3.

Do not fasten off.

With right side facing out, slip stitch around upper edge of warmer.

Fasten off.

With right side facing out, beginning at seam of unfinished edge, slip stitch around other edge of warmer.

Fasten off.

Weave in loose ends.

Yield: 1

Free Ear Warmer Crochet Pattern With Tutorial

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This is the funnest (and quickest) crochet ear warmer pattern. And it's a free crochet pattern with a tutorial. So easy, and perfect for a beginner crocheter.

Prep Time 5 minutes

Active Time 1 hour

Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes

Materials

• 80 [115, 140, 155] yards worsted weight yarn. Organic cotton and wool/alpaca blend used for ear warmers pictured.

Tools

• Crochet hook: Size I/9 (5.5 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge
• Tapestry needle

Instructions

1. Chain 13 [15, 17, 18] turn.
2. Row 1: Working in bottom loop of foundation chain (see Special Stitches section for instructions), half double crochet in second chain from hook and each stitch of bottom loop of foundation chain to end of row, turn. (12 [14, 16, 17] stitches total)
3. Row 2: *Chain 1, single crochet in first two stitches of row, back post half double crochet in next 8 [10, 12, 13] stitches, single crochet in last two stitches of row. (When stitching the single crochet, pull up a loop to the height of your work.)
4. Row 3: Chain 1, single crochet in first two stitches of row, front post half double crochet in next 8 [10, 12, 13] stitches, single crochet in last two stitches of row.
5. Rows 4 to 51 [55, 61, 67]: Repeat from * for number of rows indicated.
6. Do not fasten off.
7. Finishing: Fold ear warmer with right side facing in. Match base foundation chain row with final row in pattern. With seam matched, slip stitch across row to create seam. See Seaming Figures 1-3.
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9. Do not fasten off.
10. With right side facing out, slip stitch around upper edge of warmer.
11. Fasten off.
12. With right side facing out, beginning at seam of unfinished edge, slip stitch around other edge of warmer.
13. Fasten off.
14. Weave in loose ends.

Notes

Sizes:

• 8 x 3.5 in [9 x 4, 10 x 4.5, 11 x 5 in] assembled
• 20 x 8.8 cm [22.8 x 10, 25 x 12.7, 28 x 12.7 cm] assembled

Gauge: In half double crochet post stitches 9 stitches and 6 rows = 2 in (5 cm).

Pattern Notes

Pattern written for toddler/child's small; changes for child's size medium/large, adult size small/medium and adult size large/x-large in [ ].

Please take time to create a gauge sample before beginning work.

If necessary, light blocking only.

The yarn used for these items contains natural fiber and requires special laundering. Please read yarn labels and follow directions to maintain the life of your crochet work.

Sizing

Toddler/Child's Small - 17 in (43.2 cm)

Child's Medium/Large - 19 in (48.3 cm)

Adult Small/Medium - 21 in (53.3 cm)

Adult Large/X-Large - 23 in (58.4 cm)

Special Stitches

Half double crochet in bottom loop (Back Bar) of foundation chain:

Turn your foundation chain upside down and crochet in the row of single “bumps” or loops created on the bottom when you made the chain.

Front post half double crochet:

Yarn over, insert hook right to left behind the half double crochet post from row below, yarn over and finish stitch as a half double crochet.

Back post half double crochet:

Yarn over, insert hook right to left in front of the half double crochet post from row below, yarn over and finish stitch as a half double crochet.