Uploaded July 2023 | Updated September 2026, 3 days ago
How to crochet the Buffalo Plaid Shay Earwarmer, a single crochet earwarmer perfect for Christmas shopping or a night out looking at Christmas lights. 4 sizes included so you can make one for everybody in the family.
Christmas in July 2023
- 1st Project, Granny Square Ornaments: youtu.be/fy7VbniQI5A
- 2nd Project, Santa Cosmetic Bag or Hook Pouch: youtu.be/7yx9u1bdMPk
- 3rd Project, C2C Santa Coaster: youtu.be/aDAzw0wdPRI
- 4th Project, this one!
- 5th Project, Through the Window Mini Stocking: youtu.be/jWdOucz0by4
*This post contains some affiliate links, which means if you make a purchase by clicking on them, I make a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support!
You'll need 115 (125) Yards of Worsted Weight Yarn – I used Red Heart Super Saver in the Burgundy, Black and Cherry Red colorways; Respectively, it’s (45, 35, 35) and (50, 40, 35) Yards. You'll also need an H8/5mm crochet hook, tapestry needle and soft tape measure (gauge is essential).
I’ve used Red Heart Super Saver for my earwarmer, but you can use any worsted weight yarn from your stash – pick your favorite! Check your gauge to ensure the finished earwarmer will fit correctly.
I picked Red Heart Super Saver because I wanted to use yarn that I had in my stash already, and after the first wash, it gets softer and cozier. Some of my other favorite worsted weight yarns for earwarmers, especially against the wind, are Lion Brand Wool Ease (wool and acrylic blend; get it here: shrsl.com/2bnl2) and WeCrochet Swish (100% superwash merino wool; get it here: shrsl.com/38yuc). They’re soft, squishy, warm and hold up so well to wear and tear and machine washing and drying.
If you want to treat yourself to an ergonomic crochet hook, I highly recommend SiennasBowtique on Etsy. Here is the Koi Fish one I'm using in the video: tidd.ly/3AKVOMr
Time Spent:
About an hour and a half for the smaller earwarmer.
Sizes Included:
Toddler, Child & Adult Small: 3 1/4″ Tall by 9 3/4″ Wide or 19 1/2″ in Circumference
Adult Large: 3 1/4″ Tall by 10 5/8″ Wide or 21 1/2″ in Circumference
Gauge (Essential) - Measure in pattern:
11 SC by 11 Rounds = 3″ Wide by 3 1/4″ Tall
*If you don’t want to work a small sample to check gauge, I recommend at least measuring the width of the earwarmer after 4 rounds to ensure it follows the Measurement width provided above so it will fit correctly.
Pattern Notes:
A foundation single crochet (or FSC) is recommended for beginning as a beginning chain can limit the amount of stretch on a finished project, and here we don’t want that earwarmer to feel too tight or restrictive. Alternatively, you can use one size larger crochet hook, and work a beginning chain of the number of stitches, then slip stitch join. Switch to correct crochet hook, and work a round of single crochet (the larger hook is to add more flexibility).
The chain/stitch multiple is 8 so if you are looking for a smaller or larger piece, I recommend going down or up a hook size to alter.
If you would like to go with a black, gray and white color sequence, replace burgundy with light gray, red with white and keep the black as is.
You can find the free written pattern for this earwarmer on my blog: cre8tioncrochet.com/2023/07/buffalo-plaid-shay-earwarmer-free-crochet-pattern.html
Purchase an ad-free, printer-friendly PDF on Ravelry: ravelry.com/patterns/library/buffalo-plaid-shay-earwarmer
or Etsy (affiliate link): tidd.ly/3O6nNMG
Time Stamp:
00:00 Intro
04:25 How to Make a Slip Knot
05:04 Option 1: How to Foundation Single Crochet (US)
11:42 Option 2: How to Chain & Single Crochet in Back Bumps
19:08 Round 2
24:16 How to Hide the Carried Yarn if it's Popping Through to the Right Side (2 Ways)
29:06 Round 3
32:14 Round 4
34:01 Rounds Per Color Sequence
34:18 Try On or Measure Width to Check Gauge
35:25 Round 5
37:48 Slip Stitch with New Color & Start Round 8
39:33 Slip Sitch with New Color & Start Round 11
40:39 Fasten Off
41:10 How to Weave in Crochet Ends
46:36 Outro
How to crochet the Buffalo Plaid Shay Earwarmer, a single crochet earwarmer perfect for Christmas shopping or a night out looking at Christmas lights. 4 sizes included so you can make one for everybody in the family.
Christmas in July 2023
- 1st Project, Granny Square Ornaments: youtu.be/fy7VbniQI5A
- 2nd Project, Santa Cosmetic Bag or Hook Pouch: youtu.be/7yx9u1bdMPk
- 3rd Project, C2C Santa Coaster: youtu.be/aDAzw0wdPRI
- 4th Project, this one!
- 5th Project, Through the Window Mini Stocking: youtu.be/jWdOucz0by4
*This post contains some affiliate links, which means if you make a purchase by clicking on them, I make a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support!
You'll need 115 (125) Yards of Worsted Weight Yarn – I used Red Heart Super Saver in the Burgundy, Black and Cherry Red colorways; Respectively, it’s (45, 35, 35) and (50, 40, 35) Yards. You'll also need an H8/5mm crochet hook, tapestry needle and soft tape measure (gauge is essential).
I’ve used Red Heart Super Saver for my earwarmer, but you can use any worsted weight yarn from your stash – pick your favorite! Check your gauge to ensure the finished earwarmer will fit correctly.
I picked Red Heart Super Saver because I wanted to use yarn that I had in my stash already, and after the first wash, it gets softer and cozier. Some of my other favorite worsted weight yarns for earwarmers, especially against the wind, are Lion Brand Wool Ease (wool and acrylic blend; get it here: shrsl.com/2bnl2) and WeCrochet Swish (100% superwash merino wool; get it here: shrsl.com/38yuc). They’re soft, squishy, warm and hold up so well to wear and tear and machine washing and drying.
If you want to treat yourself to an ergonomic crochet hook, I highly recommend SiennasBowtique on Etsy. Here is the Koi Fish one I'm using in the video: tidd.ly/3AKVOMr
Time Spent:
About an hour and a half for the smaller earwarmer.
Sizes Included:
Toddler, Child & Adult Small: 3 1/4″ Tall by 9 3/4″ Wide or 19 1/2″ in Circumference
Adult Large: 3 1/4″ Tall by 10 5/8″ Wide or 21 1/2″ in Circumference
Gauge (Essential) - Measure in pattern:
11 SC by 11 Rounds = 3″ Wide by 3 1/4″ Tall
*If you don’t want to work a small sample to check gauge, I recommend at least measuring the width of the earwarmer after 4 rounds to ensure it follows the Measurement width provided above so it will fit correctly.
Pattern Notes:
A foundation single crochet (or FSC) is recommended for beginning as a beginning chain can limit the amount of stretch on a finished project, and here we don’t want that earwarmer to feel too tight or restrictive. Alternatively, you can use one size larger crochet hook, and work a beginning chain of the number of stitches, then slip stitch join. Switch to correct crochet hook, and work a round of single crochet (the larger hook is to add more flexibility).
The chain/stitch multiple is 8 so if you are looking for a smaller or larger piece, I recommend going down or up a hook size to alter.
If you would like to go with a black, gray and white color sequence, replace burgundy with light gray, red with white and keep the black as is.
You can find the free written pattern for this earwarmer on my blog: cre8tioncrochet.com/2023/07/buffalo-plaid-shay-earwarmer-free-crochet-pattern.html
Purchase an ad-free, printer-friendly PDF on Ravelry: ravelry.com/patterns/library/buffalo-plaid-shay-earwarmer
or Etsy (affiliate link): tidd.ly/3O6nNMG
Time Stamp:
00:00 Intro
04:25 How to Make a Slip Knot
05:04 Option 1: How to Foundation Single Crochet (US)
11:42 Option 2: How to Chain & Single Crochet in Back Bumps
19:08 Round 2
24:16 How to Hide the Carried Yarn if it's Popping Through to the Right Side (2 Ways)
29:06 Round 3
32:14 Round 4
34:01 Rounds Per Color Sequence
34:18 Try On or Measure Width to Check Gauge
35:25 Round 5
37:48 Slip Stitch with New Color & Start Round 8
39:33 Slip Sitch with New Color & Start Round 11
40:39 Fasten Off
41:10 How to Weave in Crochet Ends
46:36 Outro
