Uploaded September 2024 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago
How to crochet an easy, beginner friendly ear warmer worked in simple half double crochets and worsted weight yarn. 3 sizes included, but so easy to customize the size!
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).
- Earwarmer Crochet a Long: youtu.be/D3IQnyNEKqg
- Lightweight Haylee Earwarmer: youtu.be/uQgTOPnBdw0
Check out these easy variations:
- Mobius Twist: youtu.be/2st_Z2GyS3g
- Cinched: COMING SOON
- Twisted: COMING SOON
You May Like These Other Half Double Crochet Pieces to Match:
- Rectangle Shawl: youtu.be/ixSnL0VMFbo
- Slipper Socks: youtu.be/yCr_qCLdaAM
This post contains affiliate links.
You'll need 60 (80, 90) Yards of Worsted Weight Yarn - I used Lion Brand Wool Ease in Forest Green Heather, an H8/5mm crochet hook, tapestry needle, and soft tape measure (gauge is essential).
Buy Lion Brand Wool Ease: shrsl.com/2bnl2
Material Notes:
Acrylic yarns, like Lion Brand Jeans, work well for ear warmers when it's just cool out and not too windy. 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, which is what Lion Brand Wool Ease, Berroco Vintage is. If you are allergic to wool, but looking for a different animal fiber, try Alpaca.
Yarn Alternatives:
Cozy Wool Blends:
- Berroco Vintage: tinyurl.com/yc4shp9t
- Araucania Huasco Kettle Dyed Yarn: tinyurl.com/bdhvce8z
Cozy Non-Wool Alpaca Blends:
- Mirasol Misma: tinyurl.com/4k39f5kk
- Ella Rae Cozy Alpaca: tinyurl.com/2z5hbxxu
Acrylic Yarns:
- Lion Brand Heartland: shrsl.com/35ibf
- Lion Brand Jeans: tinyurl.com/yc2p2r3n
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 an hour.
Measurements - Width before Seaming:
The width will be equal to the height of the band.
- Toddler: 3 3/8" - 3 1/2" Wide
- Child & Adult Small: 3 7/8" - 4" Wide
- Adult Large: 3 7/8" - 4" Wide
Anything in this range will work great, but of course, you could always adjust it to be a thinner or thicker band.
Measurements - Length before Seaming:
- Toddler: 17" - 17 3/8" Long
- Child & Adult Small: 19" - 19 3/8" Long
- Adult Large: 20 1/2" - 20 3/4" Long
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).
If you are working the PLT join, your rectangle should be measuring approximately 3/8" smaller as this is about how much the last row will add.
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. I found that regardless of my yarn choice, 1 row was about 3/8" tall.
You can find the free written pattern on my Cre8tion Crochet blog: cre8tioncrochet.com/2024/09/beginner-crochet-ear-warmer-free-pattern.html
Buy the ad-free, printer friendly PDF on Ravelry: ravelry.com/patterns/library/haylee-earwarmer
Time Stamp:
00:00 Intro
02:24 How to Take Gauge & How to Adjust Stitch Count
03:20 How big should I make my ear warmer?
03:58 Materials
06:32 How to Make a Slip Knot
07:07 How to Crochet a Chain
07:21 How to Count Crochet Chains
07:35 Chart: How Many Chains by Size
07:42 Row 1 and How to Half Double Crochet (US HDC)
08:34 How to Count Half Double Crochet Stitches
09:15 Row 2
10:45 Remaining Rows
11:18 How to Count Half Double Crochet Rows
12:06 Checkpoint: Measure the width
13:31 Chart: How Many Rows by Size
13:49 Checkpoint: Measure the length
14:33 Yarn Results & How to Adjust
14:37 How to Fold Ear Warmer for Seaming
15:12 How to Finish with Pull Loop Through Join Method (PLT)
19:10 Fasten Off
19:23 How to Weave in Crochet Ends
22:58 Outro
How to crochet an easy, beginner friendly ear warmer worked in simple half double crochets and worsted weight yarn. 3 sizes included, but so easy to customize the size!
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).
- Earwarmer Crochet a Long: youtu.be/D3IQnyNEKqg
- Lightweight Haylee Earwarmer: youtu.be/uQgTOPnBdw0
Check out these easy variations:
- Mobius Twist: youtu.be/2st_Z2GyS3g
- Cinched: COMING SOON
- Twisted: COMING SOON
You May Like These Other Half Double Crochet Pieces to Match:
- Rectangle Shawl: youtu.be/ixSnL0VMFbo
- Slipper Socks: youtu.be/yCr_qCLdaAM
This post contains affiliate links.
You'll need 60 (80, 90) Yards of Worsted Weight Yarn - I used Lion Brand Wool Ease in Forest Green Heather, an H8/5mm crochet hook, tapestry needle, and soft tape measure (gauge is essential).
Buy Lion Brand Wool Ease: shrsl.com/2bnl2
Material Notes:
Acrylic yarns, like Lion Brand Jeans, work well for ear warmers when it's just cool out and not too windy. 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, which is what Lion Brand Wool Ease, Berroco Vintage is. If you are allergic to wool, but looking for a different animal fiber, try Alpaca.
Yarn Alternatives:
Cozy Wool Blends:
- Berroco Vintage: tinyurl.com/yc4shp9t
- Araucania Huasco Kettle Dyed Yarn: tinyurl.com/bdhvce8z
Cozy Non-Wool Alpaca Blends:
- Mirasol Misma: tinyurl.com/4k39f5kk
- Ella Rae Cozy Alpaca: tinyurl.com/2z5hbxxu
Acrylic Yarns:
- Lion Brand Heartland: shrsl.com/35ibf
- Lion Brand Jeans: tinyurl.com/yc2p2r3n
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 an hour.
Measurements - Width before Seaming:
The width will be equal to the height of the band.
- Toddler: 3 3/8" - 3 1/2" Wide
- Child & Adult Small: 3 7/8" - 4" Wide
- Adult Large: 3 7/8" - 4" Wide
Anything in this range will work great, but of course, you could always adjust it to be a thinner or thicker band.
Measurements - Length before Seaming:
- Toddler: 17" - 17 3/8" Long
- Child & Adult Small: 19" - 19 3/8" Long
- Adult Large: 20 1/2" - 20 3/4" Long
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).
If you are working the PLT join, your rectangle should be measuring approximately 3/8" smaller as this is about how much the last row will add.
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. I found that regardless of my yarn choice, 1 row was about 3/8" tall.
You can find the free written pattern on my Cre8tion Crochet blog: cre8tioncrochet.com/2024/09/beginner-crochet-ear-warmer-free-pattern.html
Buy the ad-free, printer friendly PDF on Ravelry: ravelry.com/patterns/library/haylee-earwarmer
Time Stamp:
00:00 Intro
02:24 How to Take Gauge & How to Adjust Stitch Count
03:20 How big should I make my ear warmer?
03:58 Materials
06:32 How to Make a Slip Knot
07:07 How to Crochet a Chain
07:21 How to Count Crochet Chains
07:35 Chart: How Many Chains by Size
07:42 Row 1 and How to Half Double Crochet (US HDC)
08:34 How to Count Half Double Crochet Stitches
09:15 Row 2
10:45 Remaining Rows
11:18 How to Count Half Double Crochet Rows
12:06 Checkpoint: Measure the width
13:31 Chart: How Many Rows by Size
13:49 Checkpoint: Measure the length
14:33 Yarn Results & How to Adjust
14:37 How to Fold Ear Warmer for Seaming
15:12 How to Finish with Pull Loop Through Join Method (PLT)
19:10 Fasten Off
19:23 How to Weave in Crochet Ends
22:58 Outro
