Cozy Crochet Ear Warmer
Embrace the crisp autumn air with this stylish and cozy Autumn Alpine Ear Warmer!
This lovely crochet ear warmer is an essential accessory for keeping your ears cozy and stylish during the chilly fall season. The intricate Alpine stitch not only adds a beautiful texture but also provides extra warmth. The rich burnt orange color not only complements the autumnal palette but also creates a welcoming and cozy look.
I know! This stitch pattern might seem intimidating, but I assure you, it’s not as complicated as it looks. Before you begin making this ear warmer, be sure to check out my Alpine Stitch Tutorial!
You can find the free pattern for the adult size below. If you're interested in additional sizes (child, toddler, and baby), you can purchase the ad-free PDF pattern, which includes all five sizes. The PDF is perfect for printing and adding to your crochet pattern collection.
skill level:
Easy
supplies
Yarn:
Hook:
*US Size G-6 (4mm) crochet hook
finished size:
Adult: To fit head Circumference 22-24 in (56-61 cm)
Recommended size 18 in (46 cm)
abbreviations
CH - Chain
DC - Double Crochet
REP - Repeat
SC - Single Crochet
SL ST - Slip Stitch
SP - Space
ST(S) - Stitch(es)
WS - Wrong Side
special stitches
YO SL ST- Yarn Over Slip Stitch: yarn over, insert hook into stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop and pull through two loops on hook.
Front Post Double Crochet (FPDC) - yarn over, insert hook from front to back around the post of the indicated stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, [yarn over and pull through 2 loops] twice.
gauge instructions:
20 YO SL ST and 20 Rows = 4 in (10 cm) x 4 in (10 cm)
notes
This pattern is written in US Terminology and Imperial Measurements.
This pattern is written in crochet shorthand. Example: "SC 1" means to single crochet in the next stitch and "SC 30" means to single crochet into the next 30 stitches. ch 3 does not count as a stitch at the beginning of a row
Pattern is written for the Adult size only. If you would like to purchase the downloadable PDF written for sizes from newborn to adult, click HERE.
If you prefer a snug ear warmer, size down to account for stretching.
CH 1 does not count as a stitch
YO SL ST are worked in the back loop only throughout the pattern to create ribbing
Pattern is worked in back and forth rows and seamed together at the end
This pattern uses repeats. Example: “[DC 1, FPDC 1] REP 3 times” means to double crochet in the next stitch and front post double crochet in the following stitch, then repeat that sequence 3 times.
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instructions
Row 1: RS
CH 22
YO SL ST (see Special Stitches) in 2nd CH from hook
YO SL ST 4
DC 11
YO SL ST 5
CH 1 & turn
(21 STS)
Row 2: WS
YO SL ST (see Notes) 5
SC 11
YO SL ST 5
CH 1 & turn
(21 STS)
Row 3:
YO SL ST 5
DC 1
[FPDC 1, DC 1] REP 5 times
YO SL ST 5
CH 1 & turn
(21 STS)
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Row 4:
REP Row 2
Row 5:
YO SL ST 5
FPDC 1
[DC 1, FPDC 1] REP 5 times
YO SL ST 5
CH 1 & turn
(21 STS)
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Rows 6-90:
REP rows 2-5
(21 STS)
Finishing:
Tie off, leaving a 12-inch (30 cm) tail for seaming. Fold piece in half with RS together. Using a large sewing needle, sew ends together with a whip stitch
Weave in ends. You did it!
If you liked this pattern, you might be interested in these other fall patterns:
The Falling Leaves Headband
Pumpkin Spice Rug
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