Crochet ear warmer pattern
Keep your ears warm and cozy with this free crochet ear warmer pattern! I love how the soft, chunky yarn and ribbed texture make this headband both comfortable and stylish. It’s a quick project for chilly days, and you can wear it with your hair up in a messy bun or ponytail.
Quick answer
This beginner-friendly crochet ear warmer pattern uses super bulky weight (#6) yarn and an L-11 (8 mm) crochet hook. The headband is worked flat in 46 rows of half double crochet, with back-loop stitches creating a stretchy ribbed texture. The short ends are sewn together to form a simple loop without a twist. The finished ear warmer measures approximately 3.5 inches (8.9 cm) wide and 19 inches (48 cm) long before seaming and is designed to fit most teens and adults.
Crochet ear warmer pattern details
Skill level
Beginner. This pattern uses half double crochet stitches worked in the back loops to create a ribbed texture. The headband is worked flat in rows, then sewn together with a simple seam.
Materials needed
- L-11 (8 mm) crochet hook
- Super bulky weight yarn (#6)
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
Finished size
This crochet ear warmer is designed to fit most teens and adults, with a head circumference up to 23 inches (58 cm).
The rectangle measures approximately 3.5 inches (8.9 cm) wide and 19 inches (48 cm) long before seaming.
The ribbed fabric has stretch for a comfortable fit. Check the length around your head before sewing the ends together.
Gauge
10 hdc BLO sts = 3.5 inches (8.9 cm)
5 rows = approximately 2 inches (5 cm)
My guide to crochet gauge explains how to measure your stitches and adjust your hook size.
Crochet abbreviations
- hdc = half double crochet
- st/sts = stitch/stitches
- ch/chs = chain/chains
- blo = back loop only
Pattern notes
- Beginning with Row 2, work the hdc stitches in the back loops only.
- The beginning ch 2 in Rows 2–46 does not count as a st.
- The pattern is written in US crochet terms.
Crochet ear warmer pattern instructions
Row 1: Ch 12, hdc in the 3rd ch from the hook and in each remaining ch. Turn. (10 sts)
Row 2: Ch 2, hdc BLO in each st across. Turn. (10 sts)
Rows 3–46: Repeat Row 2. (10 sts)
Fasten off, leaving a long yarn tail for sewing.
Finishing – sewing the headband
- Check the fit: Wrap the headband around your head to check the length. Add or remove rows if needed.
- Bring the ends together: Lay the headband flat and bring the two short ends together, making sure the fabric isn’t twisted.
- Sew the seam: Use the long yarn tail and a yarn needle to sew the short ends together, forming a continuous loop.
- Finish: Secure the seam, weave in the remaining yarn ends, and turn the headband so the seam is on the inside.
Your crochet ear warmer is ready to wear!
More free crochet headband and ear warmer patterns
Prefer a headband with a twisted center? Try my twisted crochet headband pattern, made with worsted weight yarn in toddler, child, and adult sizes.
Prefer earmuffs instead of a headband? My crochet earmuffs pattern features soft faux fur ear covers and playful cat ears.
Looking for a festive version? My Christmas crochet ear warmer pattern features red, white, and green stripes with a twisted center.
You can also browse my collection of crochet headband and head accessory patterns for more cozy handmade accessories.
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Happy crocheting! 🧶
— Melissa
