Free Knitting pattern: Knitted Ear Warmer Pattern

If you are someone or know someone who doesn’t like wearing hats in the winter or live somewhere it’s not too cold but just enough for an ear warmer, then this project might be something you fancy. This ear warmer keeps your warm and toasty without compromising on style. It can also be worn on days when you are sporting a messy bun.

The pattern is also one of the easiest I’ve ever designed as it’s just knit and a one row repeat. How does that sound ? Simple or super simple ?

Then what are you guys waiting for, grab your favourite , some straight knitting needles and let’s get this knitting party started!!!

Supplies:

Half a skiend of Red Heart soft Essentials yarn in Peony color. This is a chunky/bulky yarn – Size 5
5.5mm straight knitting needles
Large Tapestry needle and scissors

Abbreviations:

CO – cast on
K – knit
K1B – knit 1 below
wyif – with yarn in front(explained in step by step pictures below)
Sl – slip

Gauge:

4” x 4” (10 cm x 10 cm) 15 sts and 19 rows with a 5.5 mm knitting needle

Tips before you start:

Read abbreviations section before the pattern.
Test your gauge for the yarn and needles that you are using before starting the project.
The finished ear warmer will be approx. 6 inches wide if recommended materials are used. The length can be adjusted by repeating Row2 until the desired length(to cover the head circumference) is reached.
Selvedge(British English) or selvage(US English) are the edge stitches (first and last stitch/stitches) of a row of knitting.

Pattern:

CO 16 ( OR multiples of 2 )

Row1: K all

Row2: wyif, Sl1 purl wise, *(K1, K1B)* until last 3 stitches, K3

Repeat Row2 until it is long enough to just wrap around your head. Keeping it half an inch short doesn’t hurt as it makes the ear warmer snug and cozy

The pattern isn’t prominent at all in the above picture. But continue knitting and you’ll see it soon.

What you see in the above picture is the selvedge. (Wyif, sl1 purl wise) gives a pretty looking edge which makes the final product look more elegant. We have the yarn in front and need to slip one stitch purl wise (i.e. not knitting it, just insert needle as of to purl and pass it on to the right needle). Then bring the yarn to the back again and continue as per the pattern.

The pattern starts to look prominent after a few rows. So don’t feel discouraged by looking at the first part of your work.

Finishing:

Fold the 2 shorter edges and place them as shown below. The end with long tail for sewing should be on the outside. You should have a sandwich of 4 folds. Start sewing by picking up one leg of each stitch. Weave in the tail, Flip inside out and your ear warmer is ready to be worn.

Look at that stitch pattern. Doesn’t it look great ? I’m definitely making some of these as gifts for the holidays. Are you ?

I’d love to see your finished knitted ear warmers!! Please share your pictures with me on Social Media – Instagram, Facebook and Pinterest. You can share it with me on the Asmi Facebook Page and use the #asmihandmade on Instagram. Don’t forget to pin this pattern to your Pinterest board.

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Happy Crocheting
Ranjitha

Disclaimer:

This pattern is designed by Ranjitha of Asmi Handmade. A lot of time and effort has gone into this design, please do not claim this pattern as your own. If you wish to share this pattern with others, you may share this original blog post, but please do not copy and paste this on your website/blog. Please be respectful and DO NOT sell or distribute this pattern, however you may sell the finished product by giving design credits(on the finished product) to me, ‘Ranjitha of Asmi Handmade’ and provide a link to my site www.asmihandmade.com. I DO NOT grant permission for mass production or any kind of factory manufacturing of this design/finished product. Thank you for your consideration.