Uploaded February 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 days ago
How to crochet an easy textured ear warmer worked in your favorite chunky weight yarn for toddler, child and adult that is perfect for Fall and Winter with the cozy texture that is created from a modified even berry stitch pattern.
This pattern is created by working a combination of single crochets and treble crochets.
You can work an ear warmer in different ways, but I wanted this to be a beginner friendly pattern so I've chosen a rectangle design. What I love about this design is that after just 4 - 6 rows, you can measure the width and will know right off the bat if it will be the height you want for your ear warmer. Then, you work up the entire length and can just measure with a soft tape measure to make sure the length is correct to fit your head circumference. It takes the guess work out, and doesn't require any additional work for checking gauge (I know many of us don't like to do that anyway).
If you prefer a different weight, check out these:
- Lightweight 3 Yarn: youtube.com/watch?v=02qnTINctlo
- Worsted Weight 4 Yarn, Twisted Join: youtube.com/watch?v=OjjILRu9ju0
- Worsted Weight 4 Yarn, Tube: youtu.be/d7TH-k5CGu0
- Super Bulky Weight 6 Yarn, Twisted Join: youtu.be/a3rQH9YMhpg
You May Like These Other Little Pebbles Crochet Projects:
- Worsted Weight Washcloth Video Tutorial: youtu.be/KHym3qkFfTQ
- Worsted Weight Scarf, Free Crochet Pattern: eyeloveknots.com/2020/12/little-pebbles-scarf-free-crochet-pattern.html
This post contains affiliate links.
You'll need 40 (55, 60) Yards of a Chunky Weight 5 Yarn - I used Lion Brand Hue & Me in the Whisper colorway, a L11/8mm crochet hook, tapestry needle, and soft tape measure (gauge is essential).
Buy Lion Brand Hue & Me from my Yarn Crafts & Coffee Shop: tinyurl.com/ywwupkpf
Material Notes:
To help protect against the wind, I would recommend an animal fiber. The more animal fiber within the yarn, the better it will protect against the wind and the warmer it will be. My favorite yarns for ear warmers are wool blends. If you are allergic to wool, but looking for a different animal fiber, try alpaca. Acrylic yarns also work well for ear warmers, though sometimes the wind does go right through.
Yarn Alternatives:
Cozy Wool Blends:
- Berroco Vintage Chunky (similar): tinyurl.com/7vnmc2pd
- Araucania Huasco Kettle Dyed Chunky Yarn (splurge): tinyurl.com/438u5b3m
Cozy Non-Wool Alpaca Blend:
- Ella Rae Cozy Alpaca Chunky: tinyurl.com/mubw5r65
Acrylic Yarns:
- Lion Brand Mandala Impressions (beware of knots): tidd.ly/3MUP0lp
Alternatively, you can hold 2 - 3 strands of your favorite worsted weight #4 yarn together and work as one chunky weight strand.
I love my Koi Fish ergonomic crochet hook from SiennasBowtique on Etsy: tidd.ly/3AKVOMr
Time Spent:
I had the Adult Small size finished in just about 45 minutes.
Measurements - Width x Height - before Seaming:
- Toddler: 3 1/2" Wide by 17 1/2" Long
- Child & Adult Small: 4 1/4" Wide by 19 3/4" Long
- Adult Large: 4 1/4" Wide by 20 3/4" Long
The width will be equal to the height of the band.
Overall, you want your finished rectangle to be about 2" - 2 1/2" smaller than your head circumference. This can vary depending on your yarn choice and the fit you like best (ie comfortable but loose fit or for it to fit like a hug).
Gauge:
Measure in pattern after working 4 - 6 rows. This will equal the width measurements I've provided, and is equal to the height of the band. Heightwise, the most important thing is to measure the finished rectangle to ensure it is the correct size so it will fit well.
Join Note:
I'm showing how to mattress stitch in this video. For the whipstitch join, you'll want to visit my worsted weight version and skip to 17:52: youtu.be/d7TH-k5CGu0
You can find the free written pattern on my Cre8tion Crochet blog: cre8tioncrochet.com/2025/02/quick-textured-crochet-chunky-ear-warmer-free-pattern.html
Buy the ad-free, printer friendly PDF on Ravelry: ravelry.com/patterns/library/chunky-little-pebbles-earwarmer
Time Stamp:
00:00 Intro, Materials & Gauge
01:41 How to Make a Slip Knot
02:13 How to Crochet a Chain
02:39 How to Count Crochet Chains
03:08 Chart: How Many Chains by Size
03:15 Row 1 aka Textured Pattern
07:40 How to Count Crochet Stitches
08:05 Row 2 & How to Single Crochet (US SC)
09:53 Row 3 Repeat Textured Row
11:26 Remaining Rows
12:37 How to Count Textured Crochet Rows
13:10 Checkpoint: Measure the Width
13:23 How to Adjust Size
13:50 Chart: How Many Rows by Size
14:22 Checkpoint: Measure the Length
15:03 How to Mattress Stitch Join an Ear Warmer
22:46 How to Finish Off the Mattress Stitch
24:02 How to Weave in Crochet End
27:03 Fasten Off
27:11 How Does the Mattress Stitch Join Look?
27:20 How Does the Whipstitch Join Look?
27:46 Outro
How to crochet an easy textured ear warmer worked in your favorite chunky weight yarn for toddler, child and adult that is perfect for Fall and Winter with the cozy texture that is created from a modified even berry stitch pattern.
This pattern is created by working a combination of single crochets and treble crochets.
You can work an ear warmer in different ways, but I wanted this to be a beginner friendly pattern so I've chosen a rectangle design. What I love about this design is that after just 4 - 6 rows, you can measure the width and will know right off the bat if it will be the height you want for your ear warmer. Then, you work up the entire length and can just measure with a soft tape measure to make sure the length is correct to fit your head circumference. It takes the guess work out, and doesn't require any additional work for checking gauge (I know many of us don't like to do that anyway).
If you prefer a different weight, check out these:
- Lightweight 3 Yarn: youtube.com/watch?v=02qnTINctlo
- Worsted Weight 4 Yarn, Twisted Join: youtube.com/watch?v=OjjILRu9ju0
- Worsted Weight 4 Yarn, Tube: youtu.be/d7TH-k5CGu0
- Super Bulky Weight 6 Yarn, Twisted Join: youtu.be/a3rQH9YMhpg
You May Like These Other Little Pebbles Crochet Projects:
- Worsted Weight Washcloth Video Tutorial: youtu.be/KHym3qkFfTQ
- Worsted Weight Scarf, Free Crochet Pattern: eyeloveknots.com/2020/12/little-pebbles-scarf-free-crochet-pattern.html
This post contains affiliate links.
You'll need 40 (55, 60) Yards of a Chunky Weight 5 Yarn - I used Lion Brand Hue & Me in the Whisper colorway, a L11/8mm crochet hook, tapestry needle, and soft tape measure (gauge is essential).
Buy Lion Brand Hue & Me from my Yarn Crafts & Coffee Shop: tinyurl.com/ywwupkpf
Material Notes:
To help protect against the wind, I would recommend an animal fiber. The more animal fiber within the yarn, the better it will protect against the wind and the warmer it will be. My favorite yarns for ear warmers are wool blends. If you are allergic to wool, but looking for a different animal fiber, try alpaca. Acrylic yarns also work well for ear warmers, though sometimes the wind does go right through.
Yarn Alternatives:
Cozy Wool Blends:
- Berroco Vintage Chunky (similar): tinyurl.com/7vnmc2pd
- Araucania Huasco Kettle Dyed Chunky Yarn (splurge): tinyurl.com/438u5b3m
Cozy Non-Wool Alpaca Blend:
- Ella Rae Cozy Alpaca Chunky: tinyurl.com/mubw5r65
Acrylic Yarns:
- Lion Brand Mandala Impressions (beware of knots): tidd.ly/3MUP0lp
Alternatively, you can hold 2 - 3 strands of your favorite worsted weight #4 yarn together and work as one chunky weight strand.
I love my Koi Fish ergonomic crochet hook from SiennasBowtique on Etsy: tidd.ly/3AKVOMr
Time Spent:
I had the Adult Small size finished in just about 45 minutes.
Measurements - Width x Height - before Seaming:
- Toddler: 3 1/2" Wide by 17 1/2" Long
- Child & Adult Small: 4 1/4" Wide by 19 3/4" Long
- Adult Large: 4 1/4" Wide by 20 3/4" Long
The width will be equal to the height of the band.
Overall, you want your finished rectangle to be about 2" - 2 1/2" smaller than your head circumference. This can vary depending on your yarn choice and the fit you like best (ie comfortable but loose fit or for it to fit like a hug).
Gauge:
Measure in pattern after working 4 - 6 rows. This will equal the width measurements I've provided, and is equal to the height of the band. Heightwise, the most important thing is to measure the finished rectangle to ensure it is the correct size so it will fit well.
Join Note:
I'm showing how to mattress stitch in this video. For the whipstitch join, you'll want to visit my worsted weight version and skip to 17:52: youtu.be/d7TH-k5CGu0
You can find the free written pattern on my Cre8tion Crochet blog: cre8tioncrochet.com/2025/02/quick-textured-crochet-chunky-ear-warmer-free-pattern.html
Buy the ad-free, printer friendly PDF on Ravelry: ravelry.com/patterns/library/chunky-little-pebbles-earwarmer
Time Stamp:
00:00 Intro, Materials & Gauge
01:41 How to Make a Slip Knot
02:13 How to Crochet a Chain
02:39 How to Count Crochet Chains
03:08 Chart: How Many Chains by Size
03:15 Row 1 aka Textured Pattern
07:40 How to Count Crochet Stitches
08:05 Row 2 & How to Single Crochet (US SC)
09:53 Row 3 Repeat Textured Row
11:26 Remaining Rows
12:37 How to Count Textured Crochet Rows
13:10 Checkpoint: Measure the Width
13:23 How to Adjust Size
13:50 Chart: How Many Rows by Size
14:22 Checkpoint: Measure the Length
15:03 How to Mattress Stitch Join an Ear Warmer
22:46 How to Finish Off the Mattress Stitch
24:02 How to Weave in Crochet End
27:03 Fasten Off
27:11 How Does the Mattress Stitch Join Look?
27:20 How Does the Whipstitch Join Look?
27:46 Outro
