Chunky Crochet Ear Warmer Pattern
Are you looking for an easy to crochet chunky ear warmer pattern? If so, this cozy headband pattern is definitely the one you’ll want to crochet.
You’ll love crocheting this headband because It uses simple stitches and bulky yarn, which means it works up quick.
Plus, you can make it in seven different sizes, use the ear warmer size chart below!
The Yarn
To get the ultimate chunky ear warmer, you will want to use Woolspun Yarn from Lionbrand. It is a bulky 5 weight yarn that is 20% wool & 80% acrylic.
This bulky yarn has rich colors and is ideal for headbands, sweaters, and more. It truly is the perfect yarn for any array of cozy projects, since it is so warm and soft.
Woolspun suggests using a 6.5 mm when using it in patterns. But, for this ear warmer project, you’ll want to use a 6 mm for the starting chain and then switch to a 5.5 mm for the rest of the headband to get a cozy feel.
Looking for a substitute yarn? Hue & Me from Lion Brand is a great yarn to swap with Woolspun since it has a similar texture and the exact yarn weight.
The Stitches
This crocheted headband is simple to make because it uses only two basic crochet stitches. You will need to know how to half double crochet (hdc) and herringbone half double crochet (hhdc) to be able to crochet this headband. It is that easy!
The chunky yarn ear warmer is worked with in a round of hdc followed by a round of hhdc which means it works up in an hour or less.
I will explain the stitches below as well as leave some video links if you’d like a refresher before you start crocheting your ear warmer.
Crochet Stitches for an Ear Warmer
Half Double Crochet (hdc):
- Yo (yarn over) insert hook from front to back of the designated stitch, yo the hook and pick up a loop.
- Yo the hook and pull back through all three loops on the hook.
Half Double Crochet
Patterns Using This →Herringbone Half Double Crochet (hhdc)
- Yo, insert hook into the stitch indicated
- Yo (3 loops on hook)
- Pull up a loop and pull that loop through the first loop on the hook (2 loops on hook)
- Yo, pull through the remaining two loops on the hook
Herringbone Half Double Crochet
Patterns Using This →Crochet Stitch Video Lessons
Let’s Start Crocheting!
If you are ready to get started on this chunky ear warmer read on down to find the pattern in preemie, baby, child, teen, women and men’s sizes as well the material list and everything you’ll need to make this headband!
Happy Crocheting.
Chunky Yarn Crochet Ear Warmer Pattern
Skill Level: Easy
Materials
- Crochet hook J 6.00 and I 5.5 mm
- Lion Brand Wool Spun in Maghoney or any bulky yarn (5). See the yardage chart below for each size.
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
- Measuring tape
Finished Sizes
- This pattern is written in 7 standard sizes, but it can easily be customized for any size by subtracting or adding any # of stitches.
Notes
- Each size is listed after the end of each round in ().
- Written in standard U.S. terms.
Crochet Abbreviations
- hdc = half double crochet
- hhdc = herringbone half double crochet
- sl st = slip stitch
- ch = chain
- rep = repeat
- st = stitch
Gauge
- 12 stitches x 9 rows = 4”
- You will need to make sure you have 12 stitches for every 4 inches of the headband for the correct fit.
- Gauge is essential for proper sizing. Need a refresher on gauge? You can learn more about what gauge is and why it is so important.
- To guarantee that the headband fits as it is written, the correct gauge and proper weight of yarn must be used, as listed in the pattern.
Headband Size Chart & Yardage
Yardage & size was calculated using a bulky #5 weight yarn. If you use a different weight yyarn,arn the yardage and size will not be the same.
Height | Cir. | Starting Chs | Yardage | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Preemie | 4 | 9 | 36 | 50 |
Baby | 4 | 14 | 42 | 62 |
Toddler | 4 | 16 | 48 | 76 |
Child | 4 | 18 | 54 | 94 |
Tween | 4 | 20 | 60 | 106 |
Woman | 4 | 21 | 63 | 115 |
Man | 4 | 22 | 66 | 120 |
The Crochet Headband Pattern Steps
The sizes listed are as follows: preemie, baby, toddler, child, tween, woman, man.
Round 1: With the 6 mm hook ch 36 (42,48,54,60,63,66), sl st to first ch forming a circle, making sure not to twist ch.
Round 2: With the 5.5 mm hook, ch 1, hhdc in every st around, sl st to the top of first hhdc NOT the ch. 36 (42,48,54,60,63,66)
Round 3: ch 1, hdc in every st around, sl st to the top of first hdc, not the ch 1. 36 (42,48,54,60,63,66)
Round 4: rep round 2.
Round 5: rep round 3.
Round 6: rep round 2.
Round 7: rep round 3.
Round 8: rep round 2, fasten off the yarn, leaving a 6-inch tail.
Finishing: Squeeze the headband together as shown below.
Using a yarn needle and the yarn tail guide the yarn through as shown.
Rep this back and forth as needed to secure. Weave in all other loose ends throughout the headband.
I hope you liked this chunky yarn ear warmer crochet pattern! For any clarifications, please feel free to contact me on my Facebook page. If you liked this crochet headband, then you might also like my other patterns below that are quite similar.
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