Light blue faux fur crochet ear muffs with cat-ear details shown beside bold “Crochet Ear Muffs” and “Free Pattern” text on a bright white background.

Crochet earmuffs pattern

Stay warm and cozy with this crochet earmuffs pattern made with soft, fluffy faux fur yarn! The cute cat ears add a playful touch to a classic winter accessory. These handmade earmuffs are fun to wear on chilly days and make a sweet gift for anyone who loves cats.

Quick answer

This advanced beginner crochet earmuffs pattern uses super bulky faux fur yarn (#6) with M/N (9 mm) and L (8 mm) crochet hooks. Two ear covers are worked in joined rounds, lightly stuffed, and attached to a yarn-wrapped headband. Two pointed cat ears are crocheted separately in rows and sewn onto the headband. The pattern includes one size designed to fit most teens and adults, depending on the headband base used.

Crochet earmuffs pattern details

Skill level

Advanced beginner. This pattern uses basic crochet stitches, increases, decreases, and simple shaping. The ear covers are worked in rounds, while the cat ears are worked in rows. Some experience with sewing crochet pieces together is helpful, especially when working with fluffy faux fur yarn.

Materials needed

  • M/N (9 mm) crochet hook for the ear covers
  • L (8 mm) crochet hook for the cat ears
  • Super bulky weight faux fur yarn (#6) — I used Lion Brand Go For Faux yarn
  • Plain headband base
  • Fiberfill stuffing
  • Yarn needle
  • Scissors
  • Hot glue gun and glue sticks
  • Stitch marker (optional)

Finished size

This crochet earmuffs pattern includes one size designed to fit most teens and adults.

The finished fit depends on the size and flexibility of the headband base. Check that the headband fits comfortably before wrapping it with yarn and attaching the ear covers.

Gauge

Gauge is not important for this pattern.

Graphic showing fluffy light blue faux fur crochet earmuffs with pointed cat ears beside bold Crochet Ear Muffs Pattern and Free Pattern lettering.

Crochet abbreviations

  • hdc = half double crochet
  • hdc2tog = half double crochet two together
  • sc = single crochet
  • sc2tog = single crochet two together
  • ch/chs = chain/chains
  • st/sts = stitch/stitches
  • rnd/rnds = round/rounds
  • sl st = slip stitch

Pattern notes

  • The ear covers are worked in joined rnds, and the cat ears are worked flat in rows.
  • The beginning ch 2 in the ear-cover rnds does not count as a st.
  • The beginning ch 1 in Rows 2–6 of the cat ears does not count as a st.
  • Join each ear-cover rnd with a sl st to the first st of that rnd.
  • Repeat the instructions from * around where indicated.
  • The pattern is written in US crochet terms.

Crochet earmuffs pattern instructions

Crochet the ear covers

Make 2 using an M/N (9 mm) crochet hook.

Round 1: Make a magic circle. Ch 2, work 6 hdc into the ring. Join with a sl st to the first hdc. (6 sts)
Round 2: Ch 2, work 2 hdc in each st around. Join. (12 sts)
Round 3: Ch 2, *2 hdc in next st, hdc in next st; repeat from * around. Join. (18 sts)
Round 4: Ch 2, *2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 2 sts; repeat from * around. Join. (24 sts)

Close-up of fluffy faux fur yarn being crocheted into an ear cover with a 9 mm hook.

Round 5: Ch 2, hdc in each st around. Join. (24 sts)
Round 6: Ch 2, *hdc2tog over next 2 sts, hdc in next 2 sts; repeat from * around. Join. (18 sts)
Round 7: Ch 2, *hdc2tog over next 2 sts, hdc in next st; repeat from * around. Join. (12 sts)
Round 8: Ch 2, *hdc2tog over next 2 sts; repeat from * around. Join. (6 sts)

Fasten off, leaving a long yarn tail for closing the remaining opening after stuffing.

Do not close the opening yet. You will attach the ear cover to the headband and add the fiberfill before sewing it shut.

Two crocheted faux fur ear covers with yarn tails laid out before assembly.

Wrap the headband

  1. Start wrapping: Leave a long yarn tail at one end of the headband base. Begin wrapping the faux fur yarn tightly around the headband.
  2. Secure the yarn: Working in small sections, apply a little hot glue to the headband and wrap the yarn over it. Allow the glue to cool and set as you work.
  3. Cover the headband: Continue wrapping until the entire headband is covered with faux fur yarn.
  4. Finish wrapping: When you reach the opposite end of the headband, cut the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing on the second ear cover.
Hands wrapping pale blue faux fur yarn around one end of a plain headband.
Close-up of soft faux fur yarn being wrapped around a headband base.
Partially wrapped headband with pale blue faux fur yarn and a loose working strand.

Attach the ear covers

  1. Position the ear covers: Place one crocheted ear cover at each end of the wrapped headband. Make sure the open sides face inward.
  2. Attach the headband: Use the long yarn tails from the wrapped headband and a yarn needle to sew each end securely to Round 5 of its ear cover.
  3. Check the attachment: Make sure both ear covers are firmly attached and positioned evenly.
  4. Add the stuffing: Lightly stuff each ear cover with fiberfill, keeping the shape soft and rounded.
  5. Close the openings: Use the long yarn tails left from Round 8 to sew the six remaining stitches of each ear cover together.
  6. Secure the ends: Fasten off and weave in the remaining yarn tails.
Wrapped faux fur headband beside a crocheted ear cover and yarn needle.
Hands sewing a fluffy crochet ear cover onto the wrapped headband.
Hand holding a partially stuffed faux fur ear cover attached to the headband.
Yarn needle closing the opening of a fluffy crochet ear cover.

Crochet the cat ears

Make 2 using an L (8 mm) crochet hook.

Row 1: Ch 7, sc in the 2nd ch from the hook and in each remaining ch. Turn. (6 sts)
Row 2: Ch 1, sc2tog over the first 2 sts, sc in next 2 sts, sc2tog over the last 2 sts. Turn. (4 sts)
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in each st across. Turn. (4 sts)
Row 4: Ch 1, sc2tog over next 2 sts, sc2tog over the last 2 sts. Turn. (2 sts)
Row 5: Ch 1, sc in each st across. Turn. (2 sts)
Row 6: Ch 1, sc2tog over the remaining 2 sts. (1 st)

Fasten off, leaving a long yarn tail for sewing.

Attach the cat ears

Position the two cat ears along the top of the wrapped headband, spacing them evenly and keeping the pointed ends facing upward.

Use the long yarn tails and a yarn needle to sew the bottom edge of each ear securely to the headband.

Weave in all remaining yarn ends.

Wrapped faux fur headband with both ear covers attached and a crocheted cat ear ready to sew.
Two fluffy crochet cat ears being positioned on top of a wrapped headband.
Close-up of a faux fur cat ear being sewn onto the top of a crochet earmuff headband.
Finished pale blue and white faux fur crochet earmuffs with pointed cat ears on a light wooden surface.

More free crochet ear warmer and cat patterns

Love cute cat accessories? Try my crochet cat ear beanie pattern, featuring pointed cat ears and a cozy folded brim.

Looking for a simpler way to keep your ears warm? My crochet ear warmer pattern uses super bulky yarn and beginner-friendly ribbed stitches.

You can also browse my collection of crochet headband and head accessory patterns for more handmade winter accessories.

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Happy crocheting! 🧶
— Melissa

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