Cozy Crochet Ear Warmer Pattern The Half Double Crochet Slip Stitch

This crochet ear warmer pattern is perfect for those chilly days when you need a quick and stylish accessory. Using the unique Half Double Crochet Slip Stitch technique, this pattern not only provides a snug fit but also creates a ribbed texture that adds warmth and style. Whether you're braving the cold outdoors or looking for a cozy gift idea, this ear warmer is both functional and fashionable.

Crochet Ear Warmer

You can easily customize the size to fit your head perfectly and even experiment with different yarn colors to match your winter wardrobe. With simple yet effective instructions, this pattern is a great project for beginner to intermediate crocheters looking to add a trendy piece to their collection.

Materials Needed

I/H hook or 5.5 mm hook
Worsted weight number 4 yarn

Ribbing

Row 1:

Chain 8.
Work a Half Double Crochet Slip Stitch (half slip stitch) in the back bump of the second chain from your hook, and across.
Yarn over, insert your hook, yarn over, and pull through all three loops.
You should have a total of 7 half double crochet slip stitches.

Row 2:

Chain one and turn your work.
Slip stitch across in the back loops of your stitches.
You should have 7 slip stitches.

For Row 3:

Chain one and turn your work.
Work a half double crochet slip stitch in the back loop of each of the 7 stitches.
Repeat rows 2 and 3 until the ribbing fits comfortably around your head.
End on a half slip stitch row.
The sample uses 63 rows.

Joining and Rounds

Fold the ribbing and slip stitch the ends together to form a circle.
Work in the front loop at the end of row one and the back loop of your last row.

Round 1:

Chain one and single crochet evenly all the way around.
Ensure the number of single crochets is divisible by three.
The sample uses 63 single crochets.
Slip stitch to join.

Round 2:

Chain one and double crochet in the first stitch and then double crochet all the way around.
The sample uses 63 double crochets.

For Round 3:

Repeat round 1.
Join with a slip stitch and single crochet all the way around.
The sample uses 63 single crochets.

Round 4:

Chain one, single crochet in the first stitch.
Work a front post triple crochet around the single crochet from round one.
Single crochet in the next stitch.
Repeat single crochet, front post triple crochet, single crochet all the way around.
Join with a slip stitch.

Round 5:

Chain one and double crochet all the way around.
The sample uses 63 double crochets.

For Round 6:

Chain one, single crochet in the first two stitches.
Work a front post triple crochet around the single crochet from round four.
Single crochet in the next two stitches.
Repeat single crochet, single crochet, front post triple crochet all the way around.

Round 7:

Repeat round 5.
Double crochet all the way around.

Round 8:

Chain one, single crochet in the first stitch.
Work a front post triple crochet in the next stitch around the single crochet from round six.
Single crochet in the next stitch.
Repeat single crochet, front post triple crochet, single crochet all the way around.