Crochet Cinched Ear Warmer Free Pattern

This pattern uses category weight #4 , worsted weight yarn, and is great for using up some yarn from your stash. Each crochet cinched ear warmer only takes a few ounces making it a great pattern for using up leftover yarn

•Materials Needed

1.5 oz or 80 yds of Red Heart With Love (Weight: 4/medium – 370 yds, 7 oz, 198 g)

Size H 5mm Crochet Hook

Yarn Needle

Scissors

•Stitches and Abbreviations

CH – Chain

SC – Single Crochet

DC – Double Crochet

BLO – Back Loop Only

YOSL – Yarn Over Slip Stitch

ST(s) – Stitch(es)

•Crochet Cinched Ear Warmer Base

Baby Size – CH 53

Toddler Size – CH 59

Child Size – CH 62

Adult Size – CH 68

Large Adult Size – CH 71.

•Row 1: YOSL in the second CH from the hook YOSL in each CH across. (The stitch count is one less than the starting chain.)

•Row 2-3: CH1, turn, Work a YOSL in the BLO of each ST across.

Row 4: CH1, turn, *Work 1 SC, then 2DC into the BLO of next ST, Skip 2 STs,* repeat from *to* until only one stitch is left after your last repeat. SC in last ST.

Note: When you reach the end of the row, it will look like you have 3 stitches left unworked. This is because the end of your repeat is ‘skip 2 stitches’. After skipping these two stitches only one stitch will be left and you single crochet in this stitch.

Rows 5-10: CH1, turn, *Work 1 SC, then 2DC into the next ST, Skip 2 STs,* repeat from *to* until only one stitch is left after your last repeat. SC in last ST.

Rows 11-13: CH1, turn, YOSL in the BLO of each ST across.

Fasten off leaving a 12-inch yarn end that will be used for sewing the base into an ear warmer.

Finishing the Crochet Cinched Ear Warmer

Step 1: Lay the ear warmer base on a flat surface.

Step 2: Bring the two ends of the ear warmer together.

Step 3: Use a whip stitch to sew the ends together.

•Step 4: Cinch the ear warmer by pinching the center third of the ear warmer directly over the seam. Gather up the rest of the ear warmer by pinching the bottom and top third of the ear warmer and pressing that together with the first pinch. This will create 3 neat folds on the ear warmer.

•Step 5: Use the yarn end to sew all layers of the cinched area together. Pull the yarn tight to make the cinched area as small as possible.

•Step 6: Knot the yarn and weave in your ends.

Now your Crochet Cinched Ear Warmer is complete and ready to be enjoyed. They work up fast and make a great gift. #yarntechniques #crafts #crotchet #GiftIdeas