Brighten up chilly days with the cozy charm of Crochet Star Ear Muffs! These whimsical accessories are a fun project for anyone looking to add a touch of warmth and style to their winter wardrobe. Made with soft yarn, they're not just practical for keeping your ears toasty; they also add a playful pop to your outfits.
Crochet Star Ear Muffs
Materials Needed:
- Music
- Foreign
- Yarn
- 3.5 millimeter crochet hook
- Scissors
- Stitch marker
- Tapestry needle
- Stuffing
Star Pattern:
Round 1:
- Make a magic ring.
- Insert your hook and pull a loop through.
- Twist and make a chain to secure the magic ring.
- Make 6 single crochets (sc) into the magic ring.
- Pull the tail to close the magic ring.
Round 2:
- Make an increase (inc) in each stitch around (2 sc in each stitch).
- You should have 12 sc at the end of this round.
- Use a stitch marker to mark the beginning of the round.
After Round 3:
- 1 sc in the next stitch, then 1 inc in the following stitch repeat around.
- You should have 18 sc at the end of this round.
For Round 4:
- 2 sc, then 1 inc in the next stitch repeat around.
- You should have 24 sc at the end of this round.
Round 5:
- 3 sc, then 1 inc in the next stitch repeat around.
- You should have 30 sc at the end of this round.
Round 6:
- 5 sc, then 1 inc in the next stitch repeat five times (not six as in the previous rounds).
- You should have 35 sc at the end of this round.
Creating Points (Pointy Parts):
- Work in rows, not rounds for this part.
- Repeat the following process 5 times to create a total of 5 pointy parts.
Point Rows:
Row 1:
- 7 sc, chain 1, turn work
Row 2:
- 5 sc, decrease (dec), chain 1, turn work
After Row 3:
- 4 sc, dec, chain 1, turn work
Row 4:
- 3 sc, dec, chain 1, turn work
Row 5:
- 2 sc, dec, chain 1, turn work
For Row 6:
- 1 sc, dec, chain 1, turn work
Row 7:
- Dec, complete the pointy part
Connecting Points:
Row 8:
- Work 5-6 sc down the side of the pointy part to reach the round base.
- Repeat Rows 1 to 8 for the remaining pointy parts.
Second Star:
- Create another star following the same pattern but do not cut off the yarn at the end.
Joining the Stars:
- Place the wrong sides of the stars together, aligning the edges.
- Crochet the stars together working through both layers to create a single crochet border.
- Stop when two sides are left to crochet, and stuff your star. Then continue until fully joined.
Creating the Big Strap:
- Work in rows of half-double crochet (hdc).
- Chain 2, turn work, 5 hdc.
- Chain 2, turn work, repeat rows until you've made 25 rows or your desired length.
- Leave a long tail for sewing to the star.
Attaching the Straps:
- Sew the big strap onto the pointy part of the star.
- Secure with a knot and weave in the ends.
Chin Strap:
- Locate the space between two star points.
- Attach yarn with a slip stitch.
- Chain 2, make 3 hdc.
- Chain 2, turn work, and make 3 hdc for each row.
- Repeat for 14 rows or until desired length.
- Weave in the ends.
Finish:
- Repeat all steps for the second earmuff if needed. Attach straps as directed.
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