Easy Crochet Ear Warmer Pattern

While we might be skilled crocheters, sometimes we just want an easy crochet pattern to sink our hooks into. During the holiday season, we’re usually so busy crocheting big complex projects, it’s hard to find time to relax (especially when the gift list is so long). That’s why these quick and fun patterns in between are so important.

They’re great for making for your friends and family and also for yourself! Because you deserve a lot of love and care this season too. And when you’re out and about, you should sport your handmade accessories to show off your talent!

And if you’re looking for a last minute, quick gift, this Easy Twisted crochet ear warmer works up in less than an hour and uses less than a skein of yarn!

Related: If you want to make another easy ear warmer pattern with lots of warmth packed in it, you should check out the Knit-Look Crochet Ear Warmer.

How to Crochet an Ear Warmer

If this is your first time making a crochet head warmer, you don’t have to worry too much about the construction. It has one of the most classic and timeless seams out there, featuring a twist in the middle.

This crochet ear warmer is worked flat, from side to side to achieve its length and width. Then the short edges are seamed in a way that adds a knotted twist to the headwarmer. That’s it! And your ear warmer is ready for you to take it for a spin.

Best Yarn for Crochet Ear Warmers

For a crochet head warmer, while there are many options to choose from, one of the samples was made from an acrylic and wool blend. The added wool content gives it extra warmth and makes it the ideal accessory for cold winters. Because of the acrylic, it holds its shape well and has good stitch definition, which is especially great for patterns that need structure to remain on your head.

The other sample was made from a 100% acrylic yarn which allows it to be easily machine washable and durable, making it perfect for headbands that get a lot of wear out of them. Both of these yarns also readily available and can come in a variety of colors which allows you to choose just the right one for whoever is receiving this crochet ear warmer.

Yarn

This crochet headband was designed with a worsted weight yarn to make sure it would strike the right balance between being too heavy and too light. I chose not to use a bulky yarn for fear it would then be too thick to be worn in the transitioning months of autumn and spring as we want to get the most wear out of this everyday piece.

I chose Lion Brand Wool-Ease and Lion Brand Pound of Love for my crochet ear warmer pattern. These are both worsted weight / 4 with acrylic content and they’re currently available in glitter, multi, prints, and frosts.

Abbreviations (US Terms)

• ch(s): chain(s)
• sl st(s): slip stitch(es)
• st(s): stitch(es)
• yo: yarn over
• sc: single crochet
• BLO: back loop only
• FLO: front loop only
• Rep: repeat
• RS: right side

Experience Level

• Easy

Gauge

• With a 5.00mm hook: 23 sts = 5.5″
• Row height isn’t crucial.
• See Swatch Instructions below.

Pattern Notes

• Turning chains are not counted as stitches.
• Yarn Notes: Lion Brand Wool-Ease & Lion Brand Pound of Love were used for the samples. Other comparable yarns may be used as long as gauge is met.
  • Lion Brand Yarns Wool Ease, worsted weight / 4 yarn, 80% Acrylic / 20% Wool (197 yards / 180 m / 85 g / 3 oz)
  • Lion Brand Yarns Pound of Love: 100% Premium Acrylic, (1,020 yards / 454 g / 16 oz / 932 m)
• Changes for Sizes Written as Follows: Baby (Toddler, Child, Teen/Adult Small, Adult Medium/Large)
• Changes for Stitch Counts as Follows: (Baby, Toddler, Child, Teen/Adult Small, Adult Medium/Large)
• Construction Notes: This crochet ear warmer is worked flat, from side to side. Then the short edges are seamed in a way that adds a knotted twist to the ear warmer.

Easy Crochet Ear Warmer – Written Pattern

Swatch Instructions

Row 1 (RS): With yarn & a 5.50mm crochet hook, ch 24 switch to a 5.00mm crochet hook, working into the back humps of the foundation ch, sc in the 2nd ch from your hook and in each ch across. Turn. (23 sts)

Rows 2 – 6: FLO sc in the first st, * BLO sc in the next st, FLO sc in the next st, rep from * across. Turn. (23 sts)

Fasten off. Weave in ends. Swatch size should be approximately 5.5″ W x 1.5″ H.

Ear Warmer Instructions

Changes for Sizes Written as Follows: Baby (Toddler, Child, Teen/Adult Small, Adult Medium/Large)

Changes for Stitch Counts as Follows: (Baby, Toddler, Child, Teen/Adult Small, Adult Medium/Large)

Row 1 (RS): With yarn & a 5.50mm crochet hook, ch 60 (66, 72, 76, 86), switch to a 5.00mm crochet hook, working into the back humps of the foundation ch, sc in the 2nd ch from your hook and in each ch across. Turn. (59, 65, 71, 75, 85)

Rows 2 – 10 (10, 12, 12, 12): FLO sc in the first st, * BLO sc in the next st, FLO sc in the next st, rep from * across. Turn. (59, 65, 71, 75, 85)

Note: If you prefer a wider ear warmer, repeat Row 2, in multiples of 2’s.

Row 11 (11, 13, 13, 13): Ch 1, BOTH LOOPS, sc in each st across. (59, 65, 71, 75, 85)

Fasten off, leaving a tail of yarn that is 12″ long. Continue on to Seaming.

Your ear warmer should measure approximately 14″ W x 2.75″ H (15.5″ W x 2.75″ H, 17″ W x 3.25″ H, 18″ W x 3.25″ H, 20.25″ W x 3.25″ H).

Seaming Instructions

Step One: With the RS facing, fold your ear warmer in half as shown in the photo below.

Step Two: Line up the short edges so that half of one edge lines up with half of the other edge as shown in the photo below. Fold the bottom layer on top of the top layer. Move the corner shown by the pink dot to the spot marked by the pink arrow. See top view photo below.

Step Three: Fold the corner on the right to the back side. Move the corner shown by the green dot to the spot marked by the green arrow. This section should be on the bottom (or back side) of the project. See top view photo below.

Step Four: With a yarn needle and the tail of yarn, sew through all four layers that you just folded together. Make sure you work through all four layers. Continue sewing across the edges through all layers. Weave in ends. Turn ear warmer right side out.