Diamonds Ear Warmer - Free Crochet Pattern

Last year, I designed the Chevron Peaks Slouch for the Hat Not Hate campaign and I really loved the technique & crochet stitches that created the design and texture of the hat. I loved it so much that I've created and released several new crochet patterns this season and I have several more completing testing that I can't wait to share with all of you. The Diamonds Ear Warmer is a fun addition to the Diamonds Beanie, Slouch & Messy Bun patterns. You can find the free crochet pattern in this post below, or an ad-free print friendly version on Love Crafts here, Ravelry here, or on Etsy here. *The ad-free PDF includes the beanie, slouch, messy bun & ear warmer patterns in one.

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I've had so many crocheters reach out to tell me that they LOVED my Chevron Peaks Slouch. I was pleasantly shocked because it was one of those designs that I really didn't think would garner much attention. All of the positive messages I received were the reason I used the same technique for the argyle stocking and argyle beanie, slouch & messy bun (ear warmer coming soon). I've got a couple more fun designs coming your way with this technique too!

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THE YARN

Worsted weight yarn is my favorite weight to use for crochet beanies. Mostly because I live in the great frozen north (Michigan’s Upper Peninsula) and crochet hats made of yarns lighter than a 4, won’t keep our ears from getting frost bite…. we can’t have that!

For this crochet ear warmer pattern, I chose to use one of my favorite golds, Lion Brand Yarns Touch of Alpaca in Goldenrod.

Touch of Alpaca is available in 16 great colors. You’re sure to find one that’s calling your name.

You can substitute another comparable yarn such as Lion Brand Wool Ease, Lion Brand Pound of Love, or Lion Brand Heartland.

Diamonds Beanie & Slouch - Click HERE

Diamonds Messy Bun - Click HERE

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Diamonds Ear Warmer – FREE CROCHET Ear Warmer PATTERN

The free pattern is below, but if you love to work offline, or need to order your yarn, I’ve got a couple other great options for you.

Purchase the ad-free, printable PDF, including all photo tutorials, on Love Crafts here, Ravelry here, or Etsy here. *The ad-free PDF includes all hat options: beanie, slouch, messy bun & ear warmer.

Save this pattern to your Ravelry favorites here.

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MATERIALS

Yarn: Worsted Weight Yarn / 4 / Any Color / I used Lion Brand Yarns Touch of Alpaca in Goldenrod
- Yardage: See "Fits Head Size" below for yardage of all sizes.
Crochet Hooks: H/8/5.00mm (My favorite crochet hooks are the Clover Amour Hooks, I’ve never had an ache in my hand since switching)
Scissors
Yarn Needle
Scrap piece of yarn or stitch marker

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Gauge

In BLO sc: 11.5 sts = 3"; 11 rows = 3"

Fits Head Size

Toddler: 16-½" - 18" circ. (85 yards)
Kids: 18" - 20" circ. (95 yards)
Teen / Adult Small: 20-½" - 22-½" circ. (100 yards)
Adult Medium: 22-½" - 23-½" circ. (110 yards)
Adult Large / XL: 23-½" - 24-½" circ. (120 yards)

Styles

Diamonds Beanie & Slouch - Click HERE
Diamonds Messy Bun - Click HERE
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Abbreviations (US Terms)

ch(s): chain(s)
sl st(s): slip stitch(es)
st(s): stitch(es)
sc: single crochet
dc: double crochet
RS: Right Side
BLO: back loop only
FLO: front loop only
Rep: repeat
Rnd: round
yo: yarn over
circ: circumference
Special Join Technique - Click HERE for tutorial

Notes

The entire pattern is worked in continuous rounds (a spiral). I suggest using a stitch marker to keep track of the round you're on.
Yarn Notes: Lion Brand Yarns Wool Ease, Touch of Alpaca & Pound of Love were used for the samples. Another comparable light worsted weight yarn may be used as long as gauge is met.
Lion Brand Touch of Alpaca: 90% Acrylic / 10% Alpaca (207 yards / 190 m / 100 g / 13.5 oz).
Lion Brand Pound of Love: 100% Acrylic (1020 yards / 932 m / 454 g / 16 oz).
Lion Brand Yarns Wool Ease: 80% Acrylic / 20% Wool (197 yds / 180 m / 85 g / 3 oz)
Pattern Repeats: In the crochet instructions you'll see: rep from ( to ) around. The instructions written within the ( ) parentheses are one full pattern repeat. You are to repeat these around the entire ear warmer. The stitch pattern will repeat evenly so you should not have any stitches remaining at the end of each round.
Sizing Note: Please note that the sizes are different for the ear warmer than they are for the slouch hat. This is because the diamonds design varies slightly from the hat.
Changes for sizes are written as follows: Toddler (Child, Teen/Adult Small, Adult Medium, Adult Large/XL).
Diamonds Beanie & Slouch - Click HERE
Diamonds Messy Bun - Click HERE
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Diamonds Ear Warmer Instructions

The entire ear warmer is worked in a spiral (continuous rounds). I strongly suggest using a scrap piece of yarn to keep track of the beginning of each round.

Set-up: Using a 5mm crochet hook, ch 66 (72, 78, 84, 90), being careful not to twist the ch, join w/ a sl st to the 1st ch.

Rnd 1 (RS): Ch 1, working into the back hump of the foundation ch, sc in each ch around. Do not join. Begin using a stitch marker or scrap piece of yarn to keep track of the beginning of each round as you work. (66, 72, 78, 84, 90 sts)

Rnd 2: BLO sc in each st around.

Diamonds design begins in Rnd 3. Refer to the chart below for visual help.

Rnd 3: (BLO sc in each of the next 3 sts, FLO dc in the next st 2 rnds below, BLO sc in each of the next 2 sts) rep from ( to ) around. See photos below that show where to work a FLO dc.

Rnd 4: (BLO sc in each of the next 2 sts, FLO dc in the next st 2 rnds below, BLO sc in the next st, FLO dc in the next st 2 rnds below, BLO sc in the next st) rep from ( to ) around.

Rnd 5: (BLO sc in the next st, FLO dc in the next st 2 rnds below, BLO sc in each of the next 3 sts, FLO dc in the next st 2 rnds below) rep from ( to ) around.

Rnd 6: (FLO dc in the next st 2 rnds below, BLO sc in each of the next 5 sts) rep from ( to ) around.

Rnd 7: Rep Rnd 5.

Rnd 8: Rep Rnd 4.

Rnd 9: Rep Rnd 3.

Rnds 10 - 15: Rep Rnds 4 - 9.

Rnd 16: BLO sc in each st around.

Rnd 17: Sl st in each st around (make sure not to work this part too tightly or you can greatly affect the fit of your ear warmer). Use the Special Join Technique (click here for tutorial), to join.

Fasten off. Weave in ends. Continue on to Finishing.

How to read the chart above:

Read the chart from right to left, bottom to top.
The Purple squares indicate when you'll work a dc.
Make sure to work the dc in the front loops of stitches 2 rounds below the current round.
Begin following the chart and working a dc in round 3 of the ear warmer pattern.
The horizontal numbers represent the stitch number. This stitch pattern is a multiple of 6 stitches.

Finishing

Note: Make sure not to work this part too tightly or you can greatly affect the fit of your ear warmer. Adjust your hook size to get the perfect fit, as needed.

Rnd 1: Join yarn in stitch closest to the first st of Rnd 1. Sl st in each st around the bottom of your ear warmer. Use the Special Join Technique (click HERE for tutorial), to join.

Fasten off. Weave in ends. Your ear warmer is complete!

MORE FREE CROCHET PATTERNS FROM A CROCHETED SIMPLICITY

If you enjoy this crochet ear warmer pattern, you may enjoy these other projects as well. And if you just want to browse, you can find all of our free crochet patterns HERE.

: Argyle Beanie & Slouch

: Chevron Peaks Slouch

: Argyle Messy Bun

: Textured Twist Cabled Beanie & Slouch

: Anabelle Beanie & Slouch

: Cabled Messy Bun Hat (Adult Sizes)

Do you prefer a thicker ear warmer?

If you prefer a little thicker ear warmer, my friend Cheryl over at Crochet 365 Knit Too, has released an ear warmer that's very similar and uses a bulky weight /5 yarn. You'll find her free crochet ear warmer pattern here: Michigan Mountain Crochet Ear Warmer

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