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Easy Half Double Crochet Ear Warmer | Haylee Earwarmer | Cre8tion Crochet
updated
I wanted to touch on working into the side edge. Now, I'm showing it on my afghan, but this works on the side edge of any project.
🧡When working into single crochet (US SC) rows, you work one stitch per row edge.
🧡Work as closely to the edge as possible. You don't want to work in between stitches as it will create gaps along the sides. On my second stitch, you'll see me working into the center of that stitch.
🧡There are two types of stitches you'll see: one that looks like a hole (the first one I worked into), and one that looks like a stitch with the same v-shape. When you work into these stitches, you pick up two loops on your hook (even the one that looks like a hole - it's just a tighter stitch so harder to see). Alternate all the way down.
🤎How many stitches should I have? For single crochet rows, not including the first and last stitch where the corners are worked, it's equal to the total number of rows minus 1.
🤎What if my fabric is ruffling? Go down a hook size (I do this), block the finished afghan, try skipping every other stitch. Experiment, and have fun!
🖱 Through the Window Afghan Free Crochet Pattern: eyeloveknots.com/2023/05/through-the-window-afghan-free-crochet-pattern.html
📹 Video Tutorial: youtube.com/watch?v=F9oUGU2Wb2s
🧶 Red Heart Super Saver in the Buff, Spring Green and Real Teal colorways
⏰️ This blanket will be worked over 7 sessions during Sunday Stitching at the Yarn Crafts and Coffee shop inside America's Antique Mall in Melbourne, Florida or during Stitch Night at the Crochet Aweigh shop in Tavares, Florida.
💛 Melbourne starting August 3rd... Sunday Stitching is on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month. You can come anytime the antique mall is open, from 12pm to 5pm. I recommend planning on at least 2 hours.
💙 Tavares starting August 5th... Stitch Night is every Tuesday night from 7pm to 9pm, but we’ll alternate for the crochet-a-long to give you plenty of time to complete each section. We encourage you to come on the in between Tuesdays to hang out and stitch with us. *If this time is too late, please ask about Friday options.
✨️ Beginners welcome.
💰 This blanket crochet-a-long is a free event.
🧶 Supplies are NOT included. You’ll need to purchase the yarn for the project, and because this is a free event, we ask you to please support the shop by purchasing the yarn in house. Bring or purchase an H8/5mm crochet hook.
🩶 Full schedule at YarnCraftsandCoffee.com
🖱 Through the Window Afghan Free Crochet Pattern: eyeloveknots.com/2023/05/through-the-window-afghan-free-crochet-pattern.html
📹 Video Tutorial: youtube.com/watch?v=F9oUGU2Wb2s
🧶 Red Heart Super Saver in the Buff, Spring Green and Real Teal colorways
I always struggle choosing my colors, but I was feeling inspired by my retro version of the Volume One Afghan Square, so I'm going to try out those same 6 colors peeking through using the 7th color, Buff, as the main color throughout. This is the start with Spring Green.
🖱Through the Window Afghan Video Tutorial: youtube.com/watch?v=F9oUGU2Wb2s
🩶 Free Crochet Pattern: eyeloveknots.com/2023/05/through-the-window-afghan-free-crochet-pattern.html
Since I have 10 balls of Cascade Pacific Prints in these pretty green shades, I thought I'd make a blanket.
I reached for white to start, which is so pretty, but I'm feeling like it's just not letting the green pop enough. Feel like I'm getting more calm, Spring vibes.
This morning, I started a new one with brown, and I love how it's popping more, but I don't know if I love it as a whole. Feel like I'm getting more forest, woodland, gemstone vibes.
Which would you pick?
🧶 from Crochet Aweigh in Tavares, Florida
📹 Video Tutorial: youtu.be/12dayIWCH1w?si=F4TzUVnGzIEDXxw0
🖱Free crochet pattern: cre8tioncrochet.com/2022/09/remi-clutch-free-crochet-pattern.html
🧶 WeCrochet Dishie
🧶 Red Heart Super Saver from Yarnspirations
What Tools Do You Need to Weave In Ends?
I like to use a G6/4.25mm crochet hook. You want a hook small enough to comfortably fit through your stitches with a deep enough throat to easily grab your yarn. A hook with a shallow throat will not be able to grab the yarn and if it does, will most likely lose it in the stitches.
Full FAQ Section, Photo Tutorial & Written Instructions: yarncraftsandcoffee.com/2025/05/how-to-weave-in-ends-crochet
If you prefer weaving in with a tapestry needle: youtu.be/ng4pFM5O-L4
Super Chunky Projects You Might Like:
- Super Chunky Through the Window Afghan: youtu.be/OQAz9BQOBLU
- Super Chunky Striped Shay Afghan: youtu.be/Oil2_XsBk7c
- Super Chunky Shay Hallway Runner: youtu.be/NUYyyUem7D4
Time Stamp:
00:00 Intro
00:48 How to Weave in Yarn Ends Using a Crochet Hook
04:03 Outro
We've had some new yarns come in, shuffled some things around, and got new shelves, which I'm loving!
The clearance curio is packed - stop by and check it out!
You'll also find some really nice handmade items in the shop from local artists of Melbourne. Mrs. Shelly has brought in some crocheted eyeglass holders and snakes, and we have some beautiful yarn bowls made by Jenny 💕
🩶 YarnCraftsandCoffee.com
🧶 Join us on the 1st & 3rd Sundays of each month for a free, open stitch day where we just hang out and chit chat while we stitch.
❤️🤍💙 Booth 50 inside America's Antique Mall in Melbourne, Florida
There is no doubt that handmade washcloths are great for washing dishes with, and also feel fantastic against the skin in the shower, though worked in the classic granny stitch pattern, I do question if the soap would go right through the holes or if I'd get annoyed at feeling the other side of things against my hands through the holes?
For me, the lacy stitch pattern of these granny stitch washcloths makes for a beautiful, decorative washcloth to display in the kitchen or bathroom, use as a doily or even as a coaster or use just for drying off hands and dishes and not washing anything with it UNTIL you see my upcoming update that I am working on with Stitch Soak Scrub Yarn from my Yarn Crafts and Coffee yarn shop to make these better for washing dishing and using in the shower - stay tuned!
The most common washcloth size is 8″ by 8″, but I know everybody has their size preferences so I aim to have square sizes from 4″ to 10″.
You'll Love These Other Granny Stitch Tutorials:
- Worsted Weight Washcloth: youtu.be/IT-0dgSJZaU
- Rectangle Shawl: youtu.be/giLDFtzSUJY
- Beanie: youtu.be/npd6CEJFJ_0
You May Like These Other Sport Weight Yarn Washcloth Crochet Tutorials:
- Haylee [Half Double Crochet]: youtu.be/q9SgEtkDE-o
- Grace Tinley [Granny Stitch]: youtu.be/XYnLHQGA_sw
You'll need 25 (35, 55, 65, 85, 100, 125) Yards of #2 Sport Weight Yarn – I used Queensland Cotton Coastal Fine in the Azure colorway, an F5/3.75mm crochet hook and tapestry needle.
*Worsted weight versions also shown in Malachite [Green] and Cobalt. If you like the color combo for the striped washcloth shown in the intro, it is a different yarn but in Queensland Coastal Cotton, Lemon and Calypso look similar.
Buy Queensland Coastal Cotton Fine in my yarn shop: yarncraftsandcoffee.com/product/queensland-coastal-cotton-fine-yarn
Material Notes:
Yarn Alternatives: WeCrochet CotLin, Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton DK
Linen makes for a really lovely washcloth. It gets strong when wet, and gets softer and nicer with each wash. Linen blends often combine with cotton to add softness.
I love my ergonomic crochet hooks on Etsy (affiliate links):
- Koi Fish from SiennasBowtique: tidd.ly/3AKVOMr
- Alien from BronzeShepherdStudio: tidd.ly/435FfYY
If you experience ruffling when working the border, this is caused from a change in tension, especially seen on the sides. My quick fix is to simply go down a hook size to a E4/3.5mm. You can also continue with the same hook you’ve been working with, and just block the finished washcloth. Usually, I run into this issue, but with the Queensland Coastal Cotton, I did not so I kept the same hook throughout.
Time Spent:
I had the 7″ in just under an hour and a half.
Sizes:
4", 5", 6", 7", 8", 9", 10"
Gauge - Measured in Pattern:
- 9 clusters + spaces aka 27 stitches = 5 3/8″ wide
- 15 Rows = 5 7/8″
When working the pattern, the border will add about 3/8″ to the width and height. After working about 6 - 8 rows, you can measure the width, add in the border, and you will know if the finished size will be where you want it to be. The height is even easier to see as you can measure as you go, and stop when you get close to your desired height making sure to figure in the border.
Blog subscribers can download a free copy of the PDF anytime from the Free File Library with the password found in the most recent newsletter - it's free to sign up: yarn-crafts-coffee.myflodesk.com/fmpwy17v72
You can find the free written pattern on my EyeLoveKnots blog: eyeloveknots.com/2024/10/granny-stitch-washcloth-free-crochet-pattern-sport-weight-yarn.html
Buy the ad-free, printer friendly PDF on Ravelry: ravelry.com/patterns/library/sport-weight-grace-tinley-washcloth
Time Stamp:
00:00 Intro, Materials & Sizing
05:53 How to Make a Slip Knot
06:26 How to Crochet a Chain
06:46 How to Count Crochet Chains
07:01 Chart: How Many Chains by Size
07:05 Row 1 and How to Double Crochet (US DC)
10:35 Row 2
13:36 Remaining Rows
14:54 How to Count Half Double Crochet Rows
15:59 Checkpoint: Measure the Width
16:03 How to Adjust Size
16:45 Chart: How Many Rows by Size
16:49 Overview of Border
17:35 Start Border Without Hanging Loop
19:07 Start Border With Hanging Loop
22:22 Any Style: First Corner
23:37 How to Crochet Evenly in Single Crochet Down the Side
28:22 How to Crochet into the Opposite Side of the Foundation Chain
30:23 How to Evenly Crochet in Single Crochet Up the Side
32:04 Finish Border Without Loop
33:14 Finish Border With Loop
34:30 How to Weave in Crochet Ends
38:33 Outro
There is no doubt that handmade washcloths are great for washing dishes with, and also feel fantastic against the skin in the shower, though worked in the classic granny stitch pattern, I do question if the soap would go right through the holes or if I'd get annoyed at feeling the other side of things against my hands through the holes?
For me, the lacy stitch pattern of these granny stitch washcloths makes for a beautiful, decorative washcloth to display in the kitchen or bathroom, use as a doily or even as a coaster or use just for drying off hands and dishes and not washing anything with it UNTIL you see my upcoming update that I am working on with Stitch Soak Scrub Yarn from my Yarn Crafts and Coffee yarn shop to make these better for washing dishing and using in the shower - stay tuned!
The most common washcloth size is 8″ by 8″, but I know everybody has their size preferences so I aim to have square sizes from 4″ to 10″.
You'll Love These Other Granny Stitch Tutorials:
- Rectangle Shawl: youtu.be/giLDFtzSUJY
- Oversized Cowl: youtu.be/84ntheODWjg
- Scarf: youtu.be/FuuSxXdGA84
- Beanie: youtu.be/npd6CEJFJ_0
You May Like These Other Worsted Weight Yarn Washcloth Tutorials:
- Shay [Single Crochet]: youtu.be/FggRPS1oyms
- Landon [Moss Stitch]: youtu.be/mSP-arnWJb8
- Haylee [Half Double Crochet]: youtu.be/h8xT9Ud4KT0
You'll need 25 (30, 45, 60, 65, 80, 110) Yards of Worsted Weight Cotton Yarn – I used Queensland Cotton Coastal in the Cobalt and Malachite [Green] colorways, an H8/5mm crochet hook and tapestry needle.
Buy this yarn from my yarn shop: yarncraftsandcoffee.com/product/queensland-coastal-cotton-yarn-solids
Material Notes:
Yarn Alternative: WeCrochet Dishie Yarn
Linen also makes for a really lovely washcloth. It gets strong when wet, and gets softer and nicer with each wash. Linen blends often combine with cotton to add softness.
Originally, I used Lily Sugar n Cream Yarn in Bright Yellow and Blueberry (as shown in the intro of the video). In Queensland Coastal Cotton, Lemon and Calypso look similar.
I love my Koi Fish ergonomic crochet hook from SiennasBowtique on Etsy (affiliate link): tidd.ly/3AKVOMr
If you experience ruffling when working the border, this is caused from a change in tension, especially seen on the sides. My quick fix is to simply go down a hook size. You can also continue with the same hook you’ve been working with, and just block the finished washcloth. Usually, I run into this issue, but with the Queensland Coastal Cotton, I did not so I kept the same hook throughout.
Time Spent:
I had the 7″ in just under 45 minutes.
Sizes:
4", 5", 6", 7", 8", 9", 10"
Gauge - Measured in Pattern:
- 5 clusters + spaces aka 15 stitches = 4 1/8" wide
- 8 Rows = 4" tall
When working the pattern, the border will add about 1/2″ to the width and height. After working about 4 – 6 rows, you can measure the width, add in the border, and you will know if the finished size will be where you want it to be. The height is even easier to see as you can measure as you go, and stop when you get close to your desired height making sure to figure in the border.
Blog subscribers can download a free copy of the PDF anytime from the Free File Library with the password found in the most recent newsletter - it's free to sign up: yarn-crafts-coffee.myflodesk.com/fmpwy17v72
You can find the free written pattern on my EyeLoveKnots blog: eyeloveknots.com/2024/10/granny-stitch-crochet-washcloth-free-pattern.html
Buy the ad-free, printer friendly PDF on Ravelry: ravelry.com/patterns/library/grace-tinley-washcloth
Time Stamp:
00:00 Intro, Materials & Sizing
06:16 How to Make a Slip Knot
06:49 How to Crochet a Chain
07:09 How to Count Crochet Chains
07:23 Chart: How Many Chains by Size
07:28 Row 1 and How to Double Crochet (US DC)
10:58 Row 2
13:59 Remaining Rows
15:17 How to Count Half Double Crochet Rows
15:54 Checkpoint: Measure the Width
12:43 How to Adjust Size
16:46 Chart: How Many Rows by Size
17:13 Overview of Border
17:58 Start Border Without Hanging Loop
19:30 Start Border With Hanging Loop
22:46 Any Style: First Corner
24:01 How to Crochet Evenly in Single Crochet Down the Side
28:45 How to Crochet into the Opposite Side of the Foundation Chain
30:46 How to Evenly Crochet in Single Crochet Up the Side
32:26 Finish Border Without Loop
33:37 Finish Border With Loop
34:53 How to Weave in Crochet Ends
38:57 Outro
You can work a headband in different ways, but I wanted this to be beginner friendly so I've chosen a rectangle design. What I love about this design is that after just 6 - 8 rows, you can measure the width and will know right off the bat if it will be the height you want. 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 (many of us don't like to do that anyway).
Here is the worsted weight version if you prefer that: youtu.be/pP3xG4Mu_S8
You May Like These Other Granny Stitch Crochet Projects (worked in worsted weight yarn):
- Rectangle Shawl: youtu.be/giLDFtzSUJY
- Oversized Cowl: youtu.be/84ntheODWjg
You'll Need By Width for Each of 3 Sizes: (30, 33, 35), (40, 44, 46), (55, 60, 62), (65, 73, 75) Yards of Lightweight Yarn - I used Berroco Modern Cotton DK in the Rosecliff colorway (Elms also shown in video). You'll also need an G6/4.25mm crochet hook, tapestry needle, and soft tape measure (gauge is essential).
Shop my yarn shop:
- Modern Cotton DK: yarncraftsandcoffee.com/product/berroco-modern-cotton-dk-yarn
- Lion Brand Coboo: yarncraftsandcoffee.com/product/lion-brand-coboo-yarn
Material Notes:
There are many fun yarn options, but my go-to is a cotton blend. For a band that will encompass the circumference of your head alone, you'll want it to be a blend with another fiber since cotton yarn alone by it's nature, stretches out and does not bounce back to shape so a secondary fiber helps it to bounce back to shape. For many years now, my favorite lightweight cotton blend has been Modern Cotton. It wears and machine washes and dries well, feels great against the skin and creates a nice, breathable fabric, is affordable and comes in so many beautiful colors! Lion Brand Coboo takes a close 2nd!
You can easily switch this yarn out for your favorite lightweight yarn! The less cotton in the fiber, the warmer the headband will be with an animal fiber, like wool or alpaca, adding the most warmth.
I love my ergonomic crochet hook from SiennasBowtique on Etsy (affiliate link): tidd.ly/3AKVOMr
Time Spent:
About an hour and a half for the Child/Adult Small in the 3” width
Measurements - Width before Seaming aka Height of Band:
- 7 Stitches: 1 1/4"
- 10 Stitches: 1 5/8"
- 13 Stitches: 2 1/4"
- 16 Stitches: 3"
Usually, I do share the width measurements by size (ie Toddler, etc), but because there isn't a set average width of headband by size, any of these widths would be appropriate for any of the sizes depending on what you want for your headband.
With my hair down, I felt that the 3" was too much as it just gathered under my hair and rolled on itself, so for hair down, I might suggest a thinner band. With my hair up in a bun, I really enjoyed all 4 of these widths!
Measurements - Length before Seaming:
- Toddler: 17 1/8"
- Child & Adult Small: 19 1/2"
- Adult Large: 20 5/8"
You want your finished rectangle to be about 2" smaller than your head circumference. If you are working the PLT join, your rectangle should be measuring approximately 3/8" smaller (added by the last row)
Gauge:
Measure in pattern after working 6-8 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.
Blog subscribers can download a free copy of the PDF anytime from the Free File Library with the password found in the most recent newsletter - it's free to sign up: yarn-crafts-coffee.myflodesk.com/fmpwy17v72
Free written crochet pattern on my blog: cre8tioncrochet.com/2024/10/free-lightweight-mobius-twist-granny-stitch-headband-crochet-pattern.html
Buy the PDF on Ravelry: ravelry.com/patterns/library/lightweight-mobius-grace-tinley-headband
Time Stamp:
00:00 Intro00:48 Materials
02:03 Gauge & Sizing
05:04 How to Make a Slip Knot
05:36 Why Start with a Row of Single Crochet?
05:59 How to Crochet a Chain
06:18 How to Count Crochet Chains
06:33 Chart: How Many Chains by Size
06:40 Row 1 & How to Single Crochet (US SC)
07:16 How to Count Crochet Single Crochet Stitches
08:02 Row 2 & How to Double Crochet (US DC)
10:51 Row 3
13:08 Remaining Rows
14:12 How to Count Granny Stitch Crochet Rows
14:37 Checkpoint: Measure the Width
15:21 Overview of Rows & Join
18:18 Chart: How Many Rows by Size
18:26 Checkpoint: Measure the Length
19:06 How to Make a Mobius Twist
20:06 Last Row if Doing PLT Join
24:53 Fasten Off
25:09 How to Weave in Crochet Ends
30:18 Shape Mobius Twist Headband
30:45 Outro
You can work a headband in different ways, but I wanted this to be beginner friendly so I've chosen a rectangle design. What I love about this design is that after just 6 - 8 rows, you can measure the width and will know right off the bat if it will be the height you want. 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 (many of us don't like to do that anyway).
Here is the lightweight version if you prefer that: youtu.be/bl5Y-61Z1u8
You May Like These Other Granny Stitch Crochet Projects:
- Rectangle Shawl: youtu.be/giLDFtzSUJY
- Worsted Weight Scarf: youtu.be/FuuSxXdGA84
- Oversized Cowl: youtu.be/84ntheODWjg
You'll Need By Width for Each of 3 Sizes: (35, 40, 45), (45, 50, 55), (60, 65, 70) Yards of Worsted Weight Yarn - I used Berroco Modern Cotton in the Elms colorway. You'll also need an H8/5mm crochet hook, tapestry needle, and soft tape measure (gauge is essential).
Buy Modern Cotton from my yarn shop: yarncraftsandcoffee.com/product/berroco-modern-cotton-yarn
Material Notes:
There are many fun yarn options, but my go-to is a cotton blend. For a band that will encompass the circumference of your head alone, you'll want it to be a blend with another fiber since cotton yarn alone by it's nature, stretches out and does not bounce back to shape so a secondary fiber helps it to bounce back to shape. For many years now, my favorite worsted weight cotton blend has been Modern Cotton. It wears and machine washes and dries well, feels great against the skin and creates a nice, breathable fabric, is affordable and comes in so many beautiful colors!
You can easily switch this yarn out for your favorite worsted weight yarn! The less cotton in the fiber, the warmer the headband will be with an animal fiber, like wool or alpaca, adding the most warmth.
I love my ergonomic crochet hook from SiennasBowtique on Etsy (affiliate link): tidd.ly/3AKVOMr
Time Spent:
About an hour for the Child/Adult Small in the 3 3/8” width
Measurements - Width before Seaming aka Height of Band:
- 7 Stitches: 1 1/2"
- 10 Stitches: 2 1/4"
- 13 Stitches: 3 3/8"
Usually, I do share the width measurements by size (ie Toddler, etc), but because there isn't a set average width of headband by size, any of these widths would be appropriate for any of the sizes depending on what you want for your headband.
With my hair down, I felt that the 3 3/8" was too much as it just gathered under my hair and rolled on itself, so for hair down, I might suggest a thinner band. With my hair up in a bun, I really enjoyed all 3 of these widths!
Measurements - Length before Seaming:
- Toddler: 17 1/2"
- Child & Adult Small: 19 7/8"
- Adult Large: 20 7/8"
Overall, you want your finished rectangle to be about 2" smaller than your head circumference.
If you are working the PLT join, your rectangle should be measuring approximately 1/2" smaller as this is about how much the last row will add.
Gauge:
Measure in pattern after working 6-8 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 Pull Loop Through Join in this video. For the whipstitch join, visit my Little Pebbles Earwarmer and skip to 15:03: youtu.be/q4zj0mWzlFo
Blog subscribers can download a free copy of the PDF anytime from the Free File Library with the password found in the most recent newsletter - it's free to sign up: yarn-crafts-coffee.myflodesk.com/fmpwy17v72
Free written pattern on my blog: cre8tioncrochet.com/2024/10/crochet-mobius-granny-stitch-headband-free-pattern.html
Buy the PDF on Ravelry: ravelry.com/patterns/library/mobius-grace-tinley-headband
Time Stamp:
00:00 Intro
02:06 Yarn Talk: Berroco Modern Cotton
03:16 Gauge & Sizing
06:15 How to Make a Slip Knot
06:48 Why Start with a Row of Single Crochet?
07:18 How to Crochet a Chain
07:31 How to Count Crochet Chains
07:45 Chart: How Many Chains by Size
07:52 Row 1 & How to Single Crochet (US SC)
08:28 How to Count Crochet Single Crochet Stitches
09:15 Row 2 & How to Double Crochet (US DC)
12:04 Row 3
14:20 Remaining Rows
15:25 How to Count Granny Stitch Crochet Rows
15:50 Checkpoint: Measure the Width
16:34 Overview of Rows & Join
19:30 Chart: How Many Rows by Size
19:38 Checkpoint: Measure the Length
20:19 How to Make a Mobius Twist
21:18 Last Row if Doing PLT Join
26:05 Fasten Off
26:22 How to Weave in Crochet Ends
31:31 Shape Mobius Twist Headband
31:49 Outro
I have made a couple of these tank tops in a lightweight 3 yarn, with my most recent top being out of Lion Brand Coboo, and it was a bit heavier than I would like with the length that I wanted so I thought a fingering weight yarn might be a better alternative for me for a lightweight crochet tank top.
💜 I'm working this sample with Berroco Vintage Sock in the Fuchsia colorway.
There are several cool things about working from the center out: you do not need to gauge check, you can easily adjust the style of the neckline, length and width and you can use any weight yarn you like with any hook and just measure as you go and match it against the measurements and fit you're interested in based on what you like.
🧶 Classes: Sunday May 11th, May 25th and June 8th -- Must reserve your spot ahead of time at YarnCraftsandCoffee.com
Our shop features yarns from Berroco, Cascade and Lion Brand as well as several Florida hand dyers including Indigo Childs, Copper Corgi, Dizzy Blonde Studios, Olive & Two Ewe and Beach Bunny thanks to Emily of Crochet Aweigh who shares the space with me (in addition to her shop in Tavares) and helps me bring more amazing yarns to you -- it's so much better when you get to work with friends 💙
🧶 Booth 50 inside America's Antique Mall in Melbourne, Florida
This floral motif has been one of absolute favorite little things! I have used to create so many fun projects. You can see some of these projects in the Intro of the video:
- Coasters: youtu.be/UwNqpgfYdh4
- Gift Pocket: youtu.be/6kHQhMm--DM
- Afghan Square: youtu.be/y0d1ML1OPEs
- Table Runner: youtu.be/5Ux4X0iACXs
- Rectangle Doily: youtu.be/iukJ0aAlyXE
- Mug Rug: youtu.be/PYrDwZPxbHw
- Applique: youtu.be/3X5mx4_EP5A
This video contains affiliate links.
Materials:
You'll need 24 Yards of a Worsted Weight #4 Cotton Yarn and Scrubbie Yarn - I used WeCrochet Dishie in the Bumblebee and Azure colorways paired together with Lion Brand Stitch Soak Scrub in the Cyber Yellow and Turquoise colorways; 6 Yards of each of the 2 for the center of my flowers, and 6 Yards of each of the 2 for the Petals. You'll also need a H8/5mm Crochet Hook, and a Tapestry Needle to weave in ends.
Shop WeCrochet Dishie: shrsl.com/39dmw
Shop Lion Brand Stitch Soak Scrub: yarncraftsandcoffee.com/product/lion-brand-stitch-soak-scrub-yarn
Material Notes:
Yarn Alternatives to Dishie: Circulo Natural Cotton Maxcolor 4/6 or Queensland Coastal Cotton [yarncraftsandcoffee.com/product/queensland-coastal-cotton-yarn-solids]
For scrubbing purposes, if you choose to combine a yarn with the scrubbie yarn, you'll want to use a cotton yarn. If you decide to use these flowers decoratively made with scrubbie yarn, you can easily combine it with any yarn out of your stash - these flowers would make nice appliques or string them up for a garland.
Gauge is not essential for this project so you can easily substitute another weight yarn that might be in your stash, such as a Lightweight #3 Yarn like Queensland Coastal Cotton Fine [yarncraftsandcoffee.com/product/queensland-coastal-cotton-fine-yarn] or Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton DK [shrsl.com/482g7].
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
Jewelry Pliers [amzn.to/3ODz1cQ] are an excellent tool to use to help weave in ends, as cotton yarn can be quite tough on the fingers when weaving in with just fingers and a tapestry needle.
Time Spent:
Just over 15 minutes per flower.
Measurements:
Taken from the position of one petal at the top center and measured from tip of top petal to tip of bottom petal by width.
- With Dishie only: 3 7/8″ by 3 1/4″
- With Dishie Center & Scrub Yarn Petals: 3 3/4" by 3 1/4"
- With Dishie + Scrub Yarn for Center & Dishie for Petals: 4" by 3 3/4"
- With Dishie + Scrub Yarn for Entire Flower: 4 1/4" by 3 7/8"
- With Stitch Soak Scrub only: 3 5/8" by 3 1/8"
Gauge (Not Essential):
Diameter taken after Round 2, with WeCrochet Dishie: 2 1/2″
You can find the free written pattern on my blog: eyeloveknots.com/2025/04/crochet-flower-scrubbie-free-pattern.html
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Time Stamp:
00:00 Intro & Materials
05:47 Let's Get Started
07:11 How to Make a Slip Knot
07:45 How to Crochet a Chain
08:08 How to Count Crochet Chains
08:24 How to Slip Stitch Join to Form a Ring
08:37 Round 1 & How to Half Double Crochet (US HDC)
11:15 How to Count Half Double Crochet Stitches
13:19 Round 2
16:33 How to Change Yarn Colors
18:12 Round 3 aka the Petals
22:07 Fasten Off
22:54 Version 2: Cotton & Scrubbie Center; Cotton Petals
26:18 Version 3: Scrubbie Yarn Only
31:59, Version 4: Cotton Center; Scrubbie Petals
35:26 How to Weave in Crochet Ends
55:04 Outro
There are two versions of this flower. One version has a half double crochet center, and the other version has a double crochet center. Depending on the project you'll make with the flower, you may want to use double crochets for a slightly larger size, such as with coasters where you want a little more room for your mug, but my favorite is the half double crochet version because I think the proportions are a little bit better - completely up to you!
Some ideas for this flower:
- Make several and string up to make a garland for wall decor, mantel, entryway table, etc, or hang as an ornament. You may need to starch the flowers to get them to lay flat.
- Use them as an applique to sew onto a scarf, afghan, throw pillow, tote bag, etc.
- Make several, and glue onto a wreath base or to the front of a card.
- Glue to an alligator clip for a cute hair accessory.
- Worked in sewing thread or #10 cotton thread, use the flowers for jewelry. You can experiment with the weight of the yarn to make larger flowers for necklace pendants too!
- Work in 100% cotton yarn to use as coasters or as large facial scrubbies – cotton yarn is great for exfoliating!
- Join-as-you-go to create bigger projects.
You'll love these other video tutorials from my Delilah series:
- Table Runner: youtu.be/5Ux4X0iACXs
- Coasters: youtu.be/UwNqpgfYdh4
- Mug Rug: youtube.com/watch?v=PYrDwZPxbHw
- Gift Card Holder: youtube.com/watch?v=6kHQhMm--DM
- Turn the Flower into a Granny Square: youtube.com/watch?v=y0d1ML1OPEs
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You'll need 12 Yards Total of Yarn - that’s 6 yards each for the center of the flower and the petals. You'll also need the respective size crochet hook for your yarn and a tapestry needle to weave in ends.
Material Notes:
Yarn notes in the Measurements section.
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
Jewelry pliers are a helpful tool to use to help weave in ends, as some yarns can be quite tough on the fingers when weaving in with just fingers and a tapestry needle.
Another great tool, especially when working with tough and/or chunky yarns is a bent tip tapestry needle.
Time Spent:
Just over 15 minutes per flower.
Flower Measurement: Taken from the position of one petal at the top center and measured from tip of top petal to tip of bottom petal by width
My samples were worked with these:
- Sewing Thread & 0.75mm Hook - I used Gütermann Embroidery Thread in the 4565 [Red] and 850 [Yellow] colorways = 3/4" by 3/4"
- #10 Cotton Thread & 2.35mm Hook – I used Circulo Clea in the Gouda and Carmine colorways = 1 7/8" by 1 3/4"
- Fingering Weight #1 Yarn & D3/3.25mm Hook – I used Berroco Vintage Sock in the Mushroom and Fuschia colorways = 2 5/8" by 2 1/4"
- Lightweight #3 Yarn & F5/3.75mm Hook – I used Berroco Modern Cotton DK in the Del and Sandy Point colorways for one flower and Lion Brand Superwash Merino Wool in the Olive Branch and Mustard Seed colorways for the other = Cotton, 2 7/8" by 2 1/2"; Wool, 2 5/8" by 2 3/8"
- Worsted Weight #4 Yarn & H8/5mm Hook – I used WeCrochet Dishie in the Honeybee and Azure colorways = 4 1/8" by 3 1/2"
- Chunky #5 Yarn & L11/8mm Hook – I used Lion Brand Hue & Me in the Mustard and Salt colorways = 6 1/2" by 5 3/4"
- Super Bulky #6 Yarn & M13/9mm - I used Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick in the Barley and Potion colorways = 6 5/8" by 5 3/4"
You can find the free written pattern forever free to view on my blog: yarncraftsandcoffee.com/2025/04/quick-crochet-flower-free-pattern
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Time Stamp:
00:00 Intro
02:48 Materials, Sizes & Project Ideas
10:05 Let's Get Started
10:27 Half Double Crochet Center
12:06 Round 1 of HDC Center
14:32 Round 2 of HDC Center
17:18 Double Crochet Center
19:26 Round 1 of DC Center
22:07 Round 2 of DC Center
24:35 How to Change Yarn Colors
26:46 Round 3 aka the Petals
31:54 How to Weave in Crochet Ends
39:19 Tips for Weaving in Ends with Chunky Ends
43:14 Outro
Some ideas for this rectangle:
- Make 1 in cotton yarn for a doily or oversized coaster
- Make 1 in any fiber for a wall hanging
- Make several and sew together to create a tote bag, rug, blanket and so much more
- Experiment with different weight yarns to get different sizes for endless possibilities!
This crochet flower motif has been one of absolute favorite little things! I have used it to create so many fun projects as part of my Delilah series.
Here are some other video tutorials available:
- Table Runner: youtu.be/5Ux4X0iACXs
- Coasters: youtu.be/UwNqpgfYdh4
- Mug Rug: youtube.com/watch?v=PYrDwZPxbHw
- Afghan Square: youtu.be/y0d1ML1OPEs
- Gift Card Holder: youtu.be/6kHQhMm--DM
*This post contains affiliate links*
You'll need 35 Yards Total of Worsted Weight 4 Yarn - I used 6 yards each for the flower center and the petals, 4 yards for the leaves and 19 yards for the border.
I used WeCrochet Dishie in my original doily in the Bumblebee, Begonia, Honeydew and White colorways.
I remade this doily for this video tutorial using Pound of Love in Honey Bee, White, Olive and Denim and you can shop this yarn in my Yarn Crafts & Coffee Shop (online or in person in Melbourne, Florida): yarncraftsandcoffee.com/product/lion-brand-pound-of-love-yarn
You'll also need a H8/5mm Crochet Hook, and a Tapestry Needle to weave in ends.
Material Notes:
Depending on the project you’ll be working with this rectangle, the yarn options can vary, but they’re practically endless. Feel to use your favorite worsted weight yarn, but I’ll provide some ideas for a couple projects:
For things like an afghan, scarf and shawl, acrylic yarn, like the Pound of Love I used, is a good choice. For a cozier option, go with a wool blend, like Lion Brand Wool Ease or Cascade Pacific. For a warm weather option, a cotton blend, like Berroco Modern Cotton or Lion Brand Made with Love are great choices.
For things like a tote bag, washcloth or table runner, a 100% cotton yarn, like Circulo Natural Cotton Maxcolor 4/6 or Queensland Coastal Cotton is what I would recommend. These are nice, durable options that wear and machine wash well and are also colorfast (not all cotton yarns are).
I love using WeCrochet Dishie because it’s colorfast, which means the
If you want to check gauge, you'll also want to have a soft tape measure on hand, however, gauge is not essential unless the finished size is essential to you.
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
Jewelry pliers are a helpful tool to use to help weave in ends, as some yarns can be quite tough on the fingers when weaving in with just fingers and a tapestry needle.
Time Spent:
Just over 15 minutes per flower, and about an hour for the entire doily.
Measurements:
The flower measurement is taken from the position of one petal at the top center and measured from the tip of a top petal directly across to the tip of a bottom petal by the width, which is measured from the left edge of the left side petals directly across to the right edge of the right side petals.
- In Cotton: Flower: 4 1/8” by 3 5/8” ; Doily: 7 1/2” Wide by 6 1/4” Tall
- In Acrylic: Flower: 3 7/8” by 3 1/2”; Doily: 7 1/4” Wide by 6” Tall
Gauge - Not Essential:
Measured after Round 2 aka the Center of the Flower, measure the diameter.
In Cotton Yarn = 2 1/2” In Acrylic Yarn = 2 1/4”
You can find the free written pattern forever free to view on my blog: eyeloveknots.com/2021/05/lilys-floral-rectangle-doily.html
Blog subscribers can download a free copy of the PDF anytime from the Free File Library with the password found in the most recent newsletter - it's free to sign up: yarn-crafts-coffee.myflodesk.com/fmpwy17v72
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Time Stamp:
00:00 Intro, Materials & Overview
04:28 How to Make a Slip Knot
05:00 How to Crochet a Chain
05:18 How to Count Crochet Chains
05:33 How to Slip Stitch Join to Form a Chain
06:03 Round 1 aka the Center of the Flower
07:55 How to Count Crochet Stitches
08:32 Round 2
11:12 Gauge Check (if desired)
11:25 How to Change Yarn Colors
13:35 Round 3 aka the Petals
17:34 Gauge Check (if desired)
17:46 Round 4 aka the Leaves
25:39 Round 5
28:54 Working into the Chain Itself VS into the Chain Space
29:30 Round 6
33:27 Round 7
36:47 Fasten Off & How to Make Rectangle Bigger
37:18 How to Weave in Crochet Ends
44:16 Outro
Some ideas for this square:
- Make 1 in cotton yarn for a washcloth
- Make 1 in any fiber for a wall hanging
- Make several and sew together to create a tote bag, rug, blanket and so much more
- Experiment with different weight yarns to get different sizes for endless possibilities!
This crochet flower motif has been one of absolute favorite little things! I have used to create so many fun free crochet patterns (video tutorials in the works for them) as part of my Delilah series.
Here are some other video tutorials available:
- Table Runner: youtu.be/5Ux4X0iACXs
- Coasters: youtu.be/UwNqpgfYdh4
- Mug Rug: youtube.com/watch?v=PYrDwZPxbHw
You may also like these free written crochet patterns:
- Triangle Shawl: http://tinyurl.com/vt5a3km7
- Hoop Earrings: http://tinyurl.com/4uf2d6t8
- Wall Hanging: http://tinyurl.com/3wsz5z4t
- Gift Card Holder: http://tinyurl.com/mrxaeh6s
*This post contains affiliate links*
You'll need 47 Yards Total of Worsted Weight 4 Yarn - I used Lion Brand Pound of Love in Honey Bee (Flower Center, 12 yards), White (Petals, 12 yards), Olive (Leaves, 4 yards) and Denim (35 yards)
Grab some Pound of Love in my Yarn Crafts & Coffee Shop (online or in person in Melbourne, Florida): yarncraftsandcoffee.com/product/lion-brand-pound-of-love-yarn
You'll also need a H8/5mm Crochet Hook, and a Tapestry Needle to weave in ends.
Yarn Notes:
Depending on the project you’ll be working with this square, the yarn options can vary, but they’re practically endless. Feel to use your favorite worsted weight yarn, but I’ll provide some ideas for a couple projects:
For things like an afghan, scarf and shawl, acrylic yarn, like the Pound of Love I used, is a good choice. For a cozier option, go with a wool blend, like Lion Brand Wool Ease or Cascade Pacific. For a warm weather option, a cotton blend, like Berroco Modern Cotton or Lion Brand Made with Love are great choices.
For things like a tote bag, washcloth or table runner, a 100% cotton yarn, like Circulo Natural Cotton Maxcolor 4/6 or Queensland Coastal Cotton is what I would recommend. These are nice, durable options that wear and machine wash well and are also colorfast (not all cotton yarns are).
I love using WeCrochet Dishie because it’s colorfast, which means the
If you want to check gauge, you'll also want to have a soft tape measure on hand, however, gauge is not essential unless the finished size of the square is essential to you.
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:
Just over 15 minutes per flower, and about an hour for the entire square.
Flower Measurement: Taken from the position of one petal at the top center and measured from tip of top petal to tip of bottom petal: 3 1/2″ wide by 3 7/8″
Finished Square: 6" Square
Gauge (Not Essential):
After Round 2 aka the Center of the Flower, measure the diameter = 2 1/4”
You can find the free written pattern forever free to view on my blog: yarncraftsandcoffee.com/2025/04/flower-granny-square-free-crochet-pattern
Blog subscribers can download a free copy of the PDF anytime from the Free File Library with the password found in the most recent newsletter - it's free to sign up: yarn-crafts-coffee.myflodesk.com/fmpwy17v72
Buy the Ad-Free PDF on Ravelry: ravelry.com/patterns/library/delilah-afghan-square
Time Stamp:
00:00 Intro, Materials & Overview
03:27 How to Make a Slip Knot
04:03 How to Crochet a Chain
04:17 How to Count Crochet Chains
04:31 How to Slip Stitch Join to Form a Chain
05:02 Round 1 aka the Center of the Flower
06:06 How to Count Crochet Stitches
07:30 Round 2
10:12 Gauge Check (if desired)
10:24 How to Change Yarn Colors
12:34 Round 3 aka the Petals
16:33 Gauge Check (if desired)
16:45 Round 4 aka the Leaves
24:37 Intro to the Border
25:55 Round 5 aka Begin the Border
32:00 Overview of the Border
33:05 How to Work into the Back Loop Only (BLO)
33:30 Border Round 2 Single Crochet in the BLO
36:38 Border Round 3
38:31 Fasten Off & How to Make Square Bigger
40:04 How to Weave in Crochet Ends
47:00 Outro
This floral motif has been one of absolute favorite little things! I have used to create so many fun free crochet patterns (video tutorials in the works for them). You can see some of these projects in the Intro of the video:
- Coasters: youtu.be/UwNqpgfYdh4
- Triangle Shawl: http://tinyurl.com/vt5a3km7
- Hoop Earrings: http://tinyurl.com/4uf2d6t8
- Table Runner (Video Tutorial): youtu.be/5Ux4X0iACXs
- Wall Hanging: http://tinyurl.com/3wsz5z4t
- Mug Rug (Video Tutorial): youtu.be/PYrDwZPxbHw
You'll need 30 Yards of Worsted Weight Yarn per Flower. In the video, I'm using WeCrochet Dishie. You'll also need a H8/5mm Crochet Hook, and a Tapestry Needle to weave in ends.
Material Notes:
The original pink and yellow flowers are the Bumblebee and Begonia colorways. The white petaled flower uses the Bumblebee and White colorways. The blue and yellow flowers are the Bumblebee and Azure colorways.
I prefer cotton yarns for this project to add durability, and I like to use yarns that are colorfast, which means the colors are set. A similar yarn to WeCrochet Dishie is Queensland Coastal Cotton.
Gauge is not essential for this project so any worsted weight yarn from your stash will work. Cotton yarn will be more relaxed than acrylic so you may want to go up a hook size if using a worsted weight acrylic (or wool) yarn to achieve similar size.
Shop WeCrochet Dishie (affiliate link): shrsl.com/39dmw
Shop Queensland Coastal Cotton: yarncraftsandcoffee.com/product/queensland-coastal-cotton-yarn-solids
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 (affiliate link): tidd.ly/3AKVOMr
Time Spent:
Just over 15 minutes per flower. Just over 45 minutes for the entire gift pocket.
Measurements:
Taken from the position of one petal at the top center and measured from tip of top petal to tip of bottom petal.
- With WeCrochet Dishie: 3 5/8″ wide by 4 1/8″
Gauge (Not Essential):
Diameter taken after Round 2.
- With WeCrochet Dishie: 2 1/2″
You can find the free written pattern on my blog: eyeloveknots.com/2021/05/lilys-floral-gift-card-holder.html
Blog subscribers can download a free copy of the PDF anytime from the Free File Library with the password found in the most recent newsletter - it's free to sign up: yarn-crafts-coffee.myflodesk.com/fmpwy17v72
Through 04/19/25 at 9:00am EST, you can grab a free copy of the PDF for the Delilah Gift Card Holder on Ravelry using the code found in the PDF section of it's blog post. I earn my income from the number of pageviews my blog sees, so please do not share the code, but instead share the link to this post so others can find it. Thank you!
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Time Stamp:
00:00 Intro, Materials & Overview
02:29 How to Make a Slip Knot
03:05 How to Crochet a Chain
03:32 How to Count Crochet Chains
03:51 How to Slip Stitch Join to Form a Chain
04:33 Round 1 aka the Center of the Flower
05:40 How to Count Crochet Stitches
07:15 Round 2
09:42 Gauge Check (if desired)
09:54 How to Change Yarn Colors
12:04 Round 3 aka the Petals
17:09 How to Weave in Crochet Ends
24:35 Crochet a 2nd Flower
24:37 How to Position Flowers for Joining
22:16 How to Single Crochet Join the Flower Gift Card Holder
30:35 Weave in Final Ends
32:19 Outro
I crochet a top layer and two back panels, and then crochet the layers together from the front side.
✨️ To seam up a crocheted pillow with single crochet:
🤎 Lay the top back panel down wrong side facing up, then lay the front panel down with the wrong side facing down so both wrong sides are together.
🤎 Insert your hook into the next stitch on your top layer as normal, then insert your hook into the corresponding stitch on the back panel, and finally complete your single crochet as usual (ie, yarn over, pull through, yarn over and pull through both loops).
🤎 Continue working all the way across the row to the corner. In the corner chain space, work in the same manner through both layers. I usually stick to (single crochet, chain 2, single crochet).
🤎 A little ways down the side, you'll want to pause to line up the back bottom panel with the bottom of the front panel and see where it overlaps in the center. I like to use stitch markers to pin everything together so I don't have to keep stopping to check.
🤎 Once you get to the overlapped section, you'll follow the same process except adding in a new layer, so there are 3 on your hook before completing your single crochet stitch.
🤎 Repeat for the other two sides.
🖱Colin Harper Throw Pillow aka C2C in HDC boxes Throw Pillow
🩶 Free Crochet Pattern: eyeloveknots.com/2022/08/colin-harper-throw-pillow-free-crochet-pattern.html
🩶 Full Video Tutorial: youtu.be/6ohGqAJTXRw?si=Ymnvvk8NZ44LxHW1
🧶 Red Heart Super Saver in the Buff and Soft White colorways
I am a little behind on my squares for the Moogly CAL for 2025. I will admit, the first one was a bit tough on me paired with the fact that I could not really decide on what yarn and what colors I wanted to use.
🌪 Guys, seriously. Choosing colors is one of the hardest things for me. It brings me so much anxiety and I fall down a rabbit hole. Mostly because I don't have a style picked out for myself. I'm trying to go sort of cozy farmhouse in the Yarn Crafts & Coffee shop so that is helping to give me a little sense of direction, but really even that only goes so far sometimes.
I recently tried this 🧡🤎🖤 color combination on the new sign I'm working on for the shop inside America's Antique Mall in Melbourne, Florida - that's Booth 50, and I fell in love.
The love continued when I brought them to this Solace Square! Also helps that I love every single crochet pattern from Pink Mambo - stunning designs filled with such a clever combination of stitch patterns and textures and always written so well.
🧶 Central Florida friends, I'm in the Crochet Aweigh yarn shop on Fridays or the Yarn Crafts & Coffee shop on the 1st and 3rd Sundays each month so come on in and work on your Moogly CAL 2025 squares with me!
🧶 Lion Brand Pound of Love in Mocha, Pumpkin Spice, White and Black -- sold in the Yarn Crafts & Coffee Shop too in person and at YarnCraftsandCoffee.com
The yarns have been a little out of order, so I took some time to group them together better.
The white cubbie has some featured yarns. The back wall starts with fingering weight yarn at the far left side and moves up in size as it gets to the right side.
Lion Brand Pound of Love has a special spot being that the skeins are 1020 yards each 🤯
New 2nd chance yarns curio added - aka clearance yarns and yarns we won't be restocking 🧶
🩶 Shop online at YarnCraftsandCoffee.com or in person in Booth 50 inside America's Antique Mall in Melbourne, Florida
🎂 Mark your calendar for our 1st Birthday Party on April 12th -- Yarn giveaways, snacks, trunk show, free crochet patterns 🥳
While you can work in the more traditional way of pulling the new color through in the last yarn over of the previous stitch (and I do still use this technique sometimes), I find that doing so in this manner can distort the fabric and disrupt the color change, especially in the round.
For the most seamless color change, after joining the round as normal, yarn over and pull through with the new color, then pull the original color tight, and it will disappear.
As you work, the original color may pop up until it's secured down later, so simply give the strand a tug, and it will disappear again.
🩶 Through the Window Mini Stockings 👉
Free Crochet Pattern: eyeloveknots.com/2023/08/through-the-window-mini-stocking-free-crochet-pattern.html
Video Tutorial: youtu.be/jWdOucz0by4?si=SxKu6M7Yferly02W
🧶 Lion Brand Yarn 24/7 Cotton 👉 available online at YarnCraftsandCoffee.com and in person in the Yarn Crafts & Coffee shop -- Booth 50 inside America's Antique Mall Melbourne, Florida
Another awesome thing about working in half double crochet stitches is that there is no stitch multiple. However many stitches you want to have, chain 1 more than that 👉 10 half double crochets = 11 chains making it so easy to calculate and adjust as needed (just remember to count your skipped chains in the beginning as a stitch) 💚
🩶 Buy Queensland Coastal Cotton in my yarn shop: yarncraftsandcoffee.com/product/queensland-coastal-cotton-yarn-solids
*Color shown is Malachite, but sadly it's been discontinued.
Haylee Washcloth 👉 youtu.be/h8xT9Ud4KT0?si=UzJEezRO1JK185rS
✨️Blog subscribers can download the free PDF anytime from the Free File Library tab on the EyeLoveKnots.com blog
I have been wanting to make a sign for the Yarn Crafts & Coffee Shop located inside America's Antique Mall Melbourne for a while, but like usual, I've been having trouble deciding how I wanted to do it exactly and what colors I wanted to use.
I've been leaning towards using my plastic canvas letters from the beginning but the idea of gluing them down evenly on a canvas is not one I can stand behind 😆
And I was having trouble seeing them attached a different way, until a couple weeks ago when I was like, hey, I love the granny square shadow boxes I made especially hanging on a pegboard wall so why not use them and glue the letters on?💡
Next, what color? 🌪 Guys, seriously. Choosing colors is one of the hardest things for me. It brings me so much anxiety and I fall down a rabbit hole. Mostly because I don't have a style picked out for myself. I'm trying to go sort of cozy farmhouse in the shop, but I just couldn't with the thought of a white background and black letter for every single one, and I wasn't happy with the vision of it on the wall.
I sat it aside for a few days and then I decided to try the burnt orange. I thought I'd be okay with white and orange for the whole thing until I saw the black letter next to the orange one and I was like um, yes!
Good things come in 3s so I searched my stash for another warm color to bring in and boom, mocha brown!
I am so happy with how this is coming along. Can I finish it by our next Sunday Stitching this weekend?
🧶 Lion Brand Yarn Pound of Love in Mocha, Pumpkin Spice and Black -- sold in my yarn shop 👉 YarnCraftsandCoffee.com
🩶 Plastic Canvas Alphabet 👉 Free Pattern 👉 onrockwoodlane.com/2024/04/plastic-canvas-alphabet-free-pattern
🩶 Gia Shadow Box 👉 Free Crochet Pattern & Video Tutorial on this channel 👉 youtu.be/Uo1DMuTZknc?si=3O832dZkAot6_2H2
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
To determine how many pebble rows I need to change to single crochet rows, I will do a mock up holding the seam in place with my fingers to see where the join ends when turned to the front side.
Now I know I'll work 3 rows of single crochet on each end.
🤎 Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick
🩶 Super Bulky Yarn Free Crochet Pattern & Video Tutorial 👉 Coming Soon to Cre8tionCrochet.com
✨️ Blog subscribers can download free PDFs anytime from our Free File Library on the blog.
The nice thing is that in working with a super bulky yarn, the project works up quickly so yes, I'm taking the whole thing apart but it's only about 30-40 minutes to stitch it back up.
🤎 Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick (affiliate link for Lion Brand): shrsl.com/2c6sk
🩶 Super Bulky Yarn Free Crochet Pattern & Video Tutorial 👉 Coming Soon to Cre8tionCrochet.com
✨️ Blog subscribers can download free PDFs anytime from our Free File Library on the blog.
The beach is only about 20 minutes away, but I don't often make my way over. With that extra time today and the gorgeous weather we've been having in Central Florida, I decided to venture over and crochet to the sounds of the waves crashing and boy are they quite harsh today!
I'm using Berroco Remix Light to make a granny stitch drawstring skirt to wear over my bathing suit 🩷 Grab some in person or online: yarncraftsandcoffee.com/product/berroco-remix-light-yarn
If you're in the area, I invite you to join us in the shop the 1st or 3rd Sunday of the month for Sunday Stitching any time from 12pm to 5pm. Bring a project (and craft welcome) to work on or buy some pretty new yarn and work on one of my free crochet patterns you'll find printed out.
Want to learn to crochet? Come on in! We will help you get started. Please allot 1-2 hours.
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 working this ear warmer in a different weight yarn:
- Lightweight: youtu.be/uQgTOPnBdw0
- Worsted Weight: youtu.be/j9Lh8iXxZ8s
- Chunky Weight: youtu.be/jLEQIrga_fY
In this tutorial, I will show how to finish in a simple tube, but if you'd like to finish your ear warmer in a different style, 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 50 (65, 75) Yards of Super Bulky 6 Weight Yarn - I used Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick in the Barley colorway, a M13/9mm crochet hook, tapestry needle, and soft tape measure (gauge is essential).
Buy Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick: shrsl.com/2c6sk
Material Notes:
Acrylic yarns 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 Wool Ease Thick & Quick is. If you are allergic to wool, but looking for a different animal fiber, try Alpaca.
If you don't have a super bulky yarn in your stash, you can hold 2 - 3 strands together of a Worsted Weight #4 Yarn, like Lion Brand Wool Ease (wool blend), Lion Brand Jeans (acrylic) or Ella Rae Cozy Alpaca (non-wool alpaca blend).
Yarn Alternatives that are a Super Bulky 6 Weight Yarn:
- Cozy Wool Blend, Louisa Harding Enorme: tinyurl.com/y53jy2pc
- Acrylic Yarn, Lion Brand Hometown: shrsl.com/45tb9
I love my Koi Fish ergonomic crochet hook from SiennasBowtique on Etsy: tidd.ly/3AKVOMr
Jewelry Pliers are an excellent tool to use to help weave in ends. Some yarns can be quite tough on the fingers when weaving in with just fingers and a tapestry needle: amzn.to/3qMPX7E
Another great tool when working with tough, chunky yarns is a bent tip tapestry needle. Amazon also has a lot of cute, colorful options: amzn.to/4c44a3a
Time Spent:
I had the Adult Small size finished in just about half an hour.
Measurements - Width before Seaming:
The width will be equal to the height of the band.
- Toddler: 3 3/8" Wide
- Child & Adult Small: 4" Wide
- Adult Large: 4" Wide
You could always adjust it to be a thinner or thicker band.
Measurements - Length before Seaming:
- Toddler: 16 7/8" Long
- Child & Adult Small: 19 1/4" Long
- Adult Large: 20 3/8" 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 5/8" 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 5/8" tall.
Free written crochet pattern on my blog: cre8tioncrochet.com/2025/02/super-bulky-half-double-crochet-ear-warmer-free-pattern.html
Time Stamp:
00:00 Intro, Materials & Gauge
03:24 How to Make a Slip Knot
03:59 How to Crochet a Chain
04:13 How to Count Crochet Chains
04:21 Chart: How Many Chains by Size
04:31 Row 1 and How to Half Double Crochet (US HDC)
05:21 How to Count Half Double Crochet Stitches
06:06 Row 2
07:37 Remaining Rows
08:09 How to Count Half Double Crochet Rows
08:57 Checkpoint: Measure the Width
09:13 How to Adjust Size
09:35 Chart: How Many Rows by Size
10:26 Checkpoint: Measure the Length
11:23 How to Assemble Ear Warmer
11:58 How to Pull Loop Through Join Ends of Ear Warmer Together
15:58 Fasten Off
16:09 How to Weave in Super Bulky Crochet Ends
22:14 Outro
It's fun to work in one solid color or to change colors for the bobbles to pop even more, and great to use in any project where you want a slightly thicker fabric and loads of texture.
This is how I like to work mine -- work a chain that is a multiple of 4 + 5 + 1 – that means a number that is evenly divisible by 4 like 8, 12, 16 etc plus 5, respectively that would be, 13, 17, 21, etc plus 1.
I’ve done this stitch multiple to equal 3 single crochet stitches in between bobble stitches, but if you would like to adjust this, keep the number of single crochets as an odd number so the bobble is evenly staggered in the center. The 5 equals 2 single crochets on both ends and 1 bobble so if you adjust the center count, you may want to also add extra stitches on the ends to match.
Bobble stitches are worked from the wrong side, or back side, of the project, but will pop out on the right side, or front side. The single crochet that follows the bobble stitch is what brings it level with the rest of the single crochet stitches and will make the bobble pop.
To Create a Bobble: all worked into the same stitch: (yarn over, insert hook into indicated stitch, yarn over, pull through, yarn over, pull through 2 loops) 4x, yarn over, pull through all 5 loops on the hook.
Bobblish Washcloth
Video Tutorial: Coming Soon!
Free Crochet Pattern: eyeloveknots.com/2024/11/bobble-stitch-crochet-washcloth-free-pattern.html
✨️ Blog subscribers can download the free PDF anytime from the Free File Library on my blog
💛 For added security, I always whipstitch twice into my stitches as I work across. One stitch goes directly below, and then one stitch goes diagonally to the stitch. If you feel comfortable with just one pass in each stitch, then that's all you need.
💛 You can also change the appearance of the seam by working with the wrong sides facing out and right sides together as you stitch. I choose the other way.
🧶 Lion Brand Superwash Merino in the Mustard Seed colorway
🩶 Full Video Tutorial: youtu.be/02qnTINctlo?si=1SABbcD7kR5dHQ-1
🩶 Free Crochet Pattern: cre8tioncrochet.com/2024/09/lightweight-textured-crochet-ear-warmer-free-pattern.html
✨️ Forever free to view on my blog. Blog subscribers can download the free PDF anytime from the Free File Library on my blog
Tell me, what joining technique do you prefer to use to join ends together? I usually do a twisted join but with this ear warmer, I really wanted a simple tube. I used whipstitch and mattress stitch for these.
🤎 Lion Brand Hue & Me in the Whisper colorway -- Buy it from my Yarn Crafts & Coffee Shop: tinyurl.com/ywwupkpf
💛 The lightweight version was made with Lion Brand Superwash Merino. Video Tutorial: youtu.be/02qnTINctlo?si=6Z_OATWW0KU_ClRG
🤎 The worsted weight version was made with Lion Brand Wool Ease. Video Tutorial: youtu.be/d7TH-k5CGu0?si=uVYOxWCyaGMthpXc
🩶 Chunky Yarn Free Crochet Pattern & Video Tutorial Coming Soon!
✨️ Blog subscribers can download free PDFs anytime from our Free File Library on the blog, Cre8tionCrochet.com
Sometimes I change the seam out later to something like a mattress stitch, and sometimes, I just leave it as a slip stitch seam - just depends on the look I'm going for. It does add a little bit of bulk, but usually doesn't bother me.
When it comes to slip stitching layers together, you'll line up your stitches so they match each other - you can use stitch markers to "pin" the fabric in place. As you work, you insert your crochet hook into the next stitch of the top layer as well as into the corresponding stitch of the next layer (and the next layer if it's 3 layers). Yarn over and pull all the way through the layers and the loop on your hook.
🖱Free Crochet Patterns 👉 EyeLoveKnots.com | Cre8tionCrochet.com | YarnCraftsandCoffee.com
This will be a year long crochet a long with 2 square releases each month, and then joined together at the end of the year into a beautiful blanket. Alternatively, the squares can be used for many other great projects, like tote bags and throw pillows, and my choice 👉 wall hangings.
The first square released on January 9th! As usual, it has taken me fooooorrrreeeevvvveeeerrr to decide what yarn I wanted to use and what colors, but I've put together a couple sets to try out, which I'll share with you this week!
We have some great yarn options in the shop. You'll need roughly a little over 4000 yards.
🤎 Shop in person in Booth 50 America's Antique Mall in Melbourne, Florida
OR
🩶 Online at YarnCraftsandCoffee.com
If you use a lightweight #3 yarn, the squares will be about 10".
We love these:
• Berroco Yarn Modern Cotton DK ▪︎ Pima Cotton/Modal Rayon
• Cascade Yarns Sarasota ▪︎ Cotton/Acrylic
• Berroco Remix Light ▪︎ Recycled Cotton, Nylon, Acrylic, Silk and Linen
If you use a worsted weight #4 yarn, the squares will be about 12".
We love these:
• Berroco Modern Cotton ▪︎ Pima Cotton/Modal Rayon
• Cascade Pacific ▪︎ Superwash Merino Wool/Acrylic
• Lion Brand Pound of Love, Jeans or Color Theory ▪︎ Acrylic
• Lion Brand Made with Love ▪︎ Cotton/Acrylic
Stop by Yarn Crafts and Coffee to pick out the yarn you'll use for your blanket squares and then join us in the living room 😉 Stitch Days are the 1st and 3rd Sundays, anytime from 12pm to 5pm.
🧶 Moogly CAL 2025 Details 👉 mooglyblog.com/mooglycal2025
You'll find some brands you might be more familiar with, like Cascade Yarns and Malabrigo, but also tons of hand dyed yarns from mostly Florida dyers, like Copper Corgi and Indigo Child
There are also fun gifts and trinkets throughout that are the perfect gift for yourself or the yarn lover in your life!
Come hungry because the Deli Llama next door has great sandwiches and coffee 😋
I've packed:
◇ Cascade Yarns Pacific (not Pacifico 😆) to work on some cozy slippers using the Women's Quick & Easy Slipper Socks crochet pattern, which is free. This yarn is new to me and the shop and it's so soft and plushy. Looking forward to testing it out in my finished slippers, but I'm envisioning lots of cozy beanies and scarves 💛
Video Tutorial: youtu.be/yCr_qCLdaAM
◇ Lion Brand Wool Ease to finish up a Ribbed Granny Stitch Cowl for a friend. One of my favorite yarns and cowls. You won't catch me in cold weather without it to keep my face and nose warm!
Free Crochet Pattern: eyeloveknots.com/2017/12/december-granny-spiration-challenge.html
◇ Cascade Yarns Sarasota to start on some Endless Summer Afghan Squares that I would like to crochet together into a blanket. I've enjoyed using this beautiful, lightweight yarn in the past and with that vision of a flower garden, I can't wait 🌼🌺🪻
Video Tutorial: youtu.be/KMd3f3oGrE8
My border is going to be in simple single crochet, which I start after completing the loop. You could easily change up the stitch pattern or work additional rounds into your border.
This is a short clip, but you can view a slower, more detailed video tutorial for the Hanging Loop here: youtu.be/ZuY5JkmyKrg?si=A_BJWevpK6tT488O
🧶 Queensland Coastal Cotton in the Cobalt colorway sold in my Yarn Crafts and Coffee yarn shop: yarncraftsandcoffee.com/product/queensland-coastal-cotton-yarn-solids
🩶 Haylee Washcloth
Half Double Washcloth Video Tutorial: youtu.be/h8xT9Ud4KT0?si=bZFKy621d-CD_1JU
Free Crochet Pattern on my blog: eyeloveknots.com/2015/06/chads-emerald-washcloth-in-2-sizes-free.html
✨️Blog subscribers can download the free PDF anytime from the Free File Library on EyeLoveKnots.com after plugging in this month's password (free to sign up).
🩶 Shop in person in Booths 49 & 50 inside America's Antique Mall Mall in Melbourne, Florida or online: yarncraftsandcoffee.com/product/lion-brand-pound-of-love-yarn
Video Tutorials I used Lion Brand Pound of Love in:
- Half Double Crochet Wreath: youtube.com/watch?v=Qqy1VZRoZhQ
- Scotch Stitch Plastic Canvas Coaster: youtu.be/-XxcJumKFrA?si=jHKCq4ImGKt9nGFO
- Checkerboard Plastic Canvas Coaster: youtu.be/OEUiilJBwds?si=8DExaHP7pB81uYuh
🩶 Use this yarn in any worsted weight yarn pattern -- Free Crochet Patterns on my yarn blogs:
🧶 EyeLoveKnots.com
🧶 Cre8tionCrochet.com
Emily of Crochet Aweigh and I run this shop together 💙
You will find a variety of yarns, including names like Lion Brand and Berroco, which you might be familiar with, but also local Florida yarn dyers like Olive and Two Ewe • Dizzy Blonde Studios • Bad Sheep Yarn • and more!
New yarn... Destashed yarn... Cotton yarn... Wool yarn... Chenille yarn... Recycled yarn... Fingering weight through Jumbo with new yarns being added all the time!
You will also find clay crochet hooks, project journals I have designed, finished projects, and tons more fun items!
The living room is always open for you to come, kick back and stitch away.
✨️ Our first stitch meet up will be Sunday, November 3rd. Stop by anytime 12pm to 5pm. Bring a project to work on. I will have a free crochet pattern to hand out - what kind of project would you like to work on? We are both crocheters, but knitters most certainly welcome 💚 Please note: the living room does have limited seating available.
🛍 Yarn Crafts & Coffee shop in Booths 49 & 50 inside America's Antique Mall in Melbourne, Florida
🩶 Shop Online at YarnCraftsandCoffee.com
🩶 Free Crochet Patterns on my blogs:
🧶 EyeLoveKnots.com
🧶 Cre8tionCrochet.com
🧶 Lion Brand Superwash Merino
🛸 The Clay Alien Crochet Hook is from BronzeShepherdStudio on Etsy and it is amazing! I custom requested a slightly thicker one than usual, and guys, it has been everything I needed for my hand and arm pain. The usual clay hook size is just not cutting it anymore for me so I am so thankful! Laura is such a pleasure to work with and makes beautiful hooks!
When it came to the textured pattern of this ear warmer, which is a modified Even Berry Stitch, I did try out some other methods before ultimately landing on the whipstitch. I did not try the Mattress stitch, but I think it may be a better option for a seamless pattern. I will try it on my chunky weight yarn version and share an update.
💛 For added security, I always whipstitch twice into my stitches as I work across. One stitch goes directly below, and then one stitch goes diagonally to the stitch. If you feel comfortable with just one pass in each stitch, then that's all you need.
💛 You can also change the appearance of the seam by working with the wrong sides facing out and right sides together as you stitch. I choose the other way.
🧶 Lion Brand Yarn Superwash Merino in the Mustard Seed colorway
🩶 Full Crochet Ear Warmer Video Tutorial: youtu.be/02qnTINctlo?si=wdamMr77LEkHOl9D
🩶 Free Written Crochet Pattern | Lightweight Little Pebbles Earwarmer: cre8tioncrochet.com/2024/09/lightweight-textured-crochet-ear-warmer-free-pattern.html
✨️ Blog subscribers can download the free PDF anytime from our Free File Library on the blog.
Written Blog Post: yarncraftsandcoffee.com/2024/10/how-to-fix-wonky-granny-squares
Prefer a PDF? Get one on Etsy (affiliate link): tidd.ly/3XdFs9u
Granny Square Projects You Might Like:
- Grammy's Afghan: youtube.com/watch?v=7lbsqDeAtwY
- Gia Afghan: youtube.com/watch?v=zWZ0dgSL7GI
- Gwendolyn Table Runner: youtube.com/watch?v=HonNlqqLcOc
- Gia Shadow Box: youtu.be/Uo1DMuTZknc
- Gia Ornament: youtu.be/fy7VbniQI5A
Time Stamp:
00:00 Intro
00:16 Why does my granny square slant? Why is my granny square crooked?
01:29 How to fix a granny square that is caving in in the center, or butterflying?
02:20 How to fix a granny square that is bowing out in the center?
02:52 How to make a granny square neater?
04:03 Outro
The ear warmer I am showing the tutorial with is my Twisted Little Pebbles Earwarmer as part of my 2024 Mystery Earwarmer Crochet a Long, but you can easily work this tutorial into any ear warmer that is worked like a rectangle using any weight yarn.
- Earwarmer Crochet a Long: youtu.be/D3IQnyNEKqg
- Twisted Little Pebbles Earwarmer: youtu.be/OjjILRu9ju0
Also Shown:
- Haylee Earwarmer: Coming Soon
- Through the Window Earwarmer: eyeloveknots.com/2020/10/twisted-through-the-window-earwarmer-free-crochet-pattern-in-4-sizes.html
- Taryn Earwarmer: youtu.be/WGaghpGzMno
This post contains affiliate links.
I'm using Lion Brand Wool Ease in the Linen colorway and an H8/5mm crochet hook.
Buy Lion Brand Wool Ease: shrsl.com/2bnl2
I love my Koi Fish ergonomic crochet hook from SiennasBowtique on Etsy: tidd.ly/3AKVOMr
00:00 Intro
01:30 Measurement Check
01:47 Fasten Off
02:25 How to Join a Twisted Crochet Headband
03:45 Option 1: How to Whipstitch Join
04:15 Option 2: How to Work a Running Stitch to Join
06:54 Weave in Crochet Ends
07:08 Outro
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 6 - 8 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).
- Worsted Weight 4 as Tube as Whipstitch: youtu.be/j9Lh8iXxZ8s
- Worsted Weight 4 with Twisted Join: youtu.be/uQgTOPnBdw0
- Worsted Weight 4 with Cinched Join: COMING SOON
- Chunky Weight 5 as Tube with Mattress Stitch: youtu.be/q4zj0mWzlFo
- Super Bulky Weight 6 Yarn, Twisted Join: youtu.be/a3rQH9YMhpg
You May Like This Other Little Pebbles Design to Match:
- Little Pebbles Scarf in 4 Sizes: eyeloveknots.com/2020/12/little-pebbles-scarf-free-crochet-pattern.html
This post contains affiliate links.
You'll need 105 (135, 145) Yards of Lightweight #3 Yarn - I used Lion Brand Superwash Merino in the Mustard Seed colorway, a G6/4.25mm crochet hook, tapestry needle, and soft tape measure (gauge is essential).
Buy Lion Brand Superwash Merino: shrsl.com/4el5m
Material Notes:
Acrylic yarns 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. If you are allergic to wool, but looking for a different animal fiber, try Alpaca.
Yarn Alternatives:
Cotton Blends for Warm Weather:
- Lion Brand Coboo: tinyurl.com/4p4ra76a
- Berroco Modern Cotton DK: tinyurl.com/2fhc8vdv
Cozy Wool Blends:
- Berroco Vintage DK: tinyurl.com/bdecbe6e
- Araucania Huasco Kettle Dyed Yarn: tinyurl.com/ye25sekt
Cozy Non-Wool Alpaca Blends:
- Juniper Moon Herriot: tinyurl.com/bdhjnfmw
- Lion Brand Baby Alpaca: tidd.ly/3M1D6FZ
- Lion Brand Feels Like Alpaca: tidd.ly/3WFasiS
Acrylic Yarn:
WeCrochet Brava Sport: shrsl.com/39h92
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 over an hour and a half.
Measurements - Width before Seaming:
The width will be equal to the height of the band.
- Toddler: 3 1/2" Wide
- Child & Adult sizes: 3 7/8" Wide
You could always adjust it to be a thinner or thicker band making sure to have an even numbered chain so you end up with an odd number of stitches.
Measurements - Length before Seaming:
- Toddler: 17 1/8" Long
- Child & Adult Small: 19 1/2" Long
- Adult Large: 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).
Gauge:
Use the Measurements section to measure gauge. Gauge itself is not terribly essential, but at least measuring your piece is.
I recommend working up about 6 - 8 rows, then measuring the width to see where you are - this will be the finished height of your ear warmer, but you can always adjust this if you would like a thinner or thicker band.
Heightwise, the most important thing is to measure the finished rectangle to ensure it is the correct size so it will fit well.
You can find the free written pattern on my Cre8tion Crochet blog: cre8tioncrochet.com/2024/09/lightweight-textured-crochet-ear-warmer-free-pattern.html
Buy the ad-free, printer friendly PDF on Ravelry: ravelry.com/patterns/library/lightweight-little-pebbles-earwarmer
Time Stamp:
00:00 Intro, Materials & Gauge
05:51 How to Make a Slip Knot
06:23 How to Crochet a Chain
06:39 How to Count Crochet Chains
06:48 Chart: How Many Chains by Size
07:22 Row 1 aka Textured Pattern
11:47 How to Count Crochet Stitches
12:11 Row 2 & How to Single Crochet (US SC)
14:00 Row 3 Repeat Textured Row
16:01 Remaining Rows
16:44 How to Count Textured Crochet Rows
17:17 Checkpoint: Measure the Width
17:30 How to Adjust Size
17:58 Chart: How Many Rows by Size
18:26 Checkpoint: Measure the Length
19:07 Fasten Off
18:13 How to Whipstitch Join an Ear Warmer
22:57 How to Weave in Crochet End
24:52 Fasten Off
26:44 Weave in Initial Tail End
29:07 Outro
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
- Chunky Weight 5 Yarn: youtu.be/q4zj0mWzlFo
- 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 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. If you are allergic to wool, but looking for a different animal fiber, try Alpaca.
Yarn Alternatives:
Cozy Wool Blends:
- Berroco Vintage (similar): tinyurl.com/yc4shp9t
- Araucania Huasco Kettle Dyed Yarn (splurge): tinyurl.com/bdhvce8z
Cozy Non-Wool Alpaca Blends:
- 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 x Height - before Seaming:
- Toddler: 3 1/2" Wide by 17" - 17 3/8" Long
- Child & Adult Small: 4 1/4" Wide by 19" - 19 3/8" Long
- Adult Large: 4 1/4" Wide by 20 1/2" - 20 3/4" Long
The width will be equal to the height of the band. You could always adjust it to be a thinner or thicker 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).
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.
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 15:03: youtu.be/q4zj0mWzlFo
You can find the free written pattern on my EyeLoveKnots blog: eyeloveknots.com/2021/01/little-pebbles-earwarmer-free-crochet-pattern.html
Buy the ad-free, printer friendly PDF on Ravelry: ravelry.com/patterns/library/little-pebbles-earwarmer
Time Stamp:
00:00 Intro, Materials & Gauge
04:05 How to Make a Slip Knot
04:38 How to Crochet a Chain
04:53 How to Count Crochet Chains
05:02 Chart: How Many Chains by Size
05:36 Row 1 of Textured Pattern
10:01 How to Count Crochet Stitches
10:26 Row 2 & How to Single Crochet (US SC)
12:14 Repeat Textured Row
12:47 Repeat Single Crochet Row
14:15 Remaining Rows
14:58 How to Count Textured Crochet Rows
15:32 Checkpoint: Measure the Width
15:46 How to Adjust Size
16:14 Overview of Total Rows
16:30 Chart: How Many Rows by Size
16:43 Checkpoint: Measure the Length
17:23 Fasten Off
17:52 How to Whipstitch Crochet Ends Together
23:09 How to Weave in Crochet End
24:54 Fasten Off
25:01 Weave in Initial Tail End
27:24 Outro
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
- Worsted Weight Haylee Earwarmer: youtu.be/j9Lh8iXxZ8s
In this tutorial, I will show how to finish in a simple tube, but if you'd like to finish your ear warmer in a different style, 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 40 (50, 55) Yards of Chunky Weight Yarn - I used Lion Brand Hue & Me in the Juniper 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, which is what Hue & Me is. 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: tidd.ly/3MUP0lp
Alternatively, you can hold 2 - 3 strands of your favorite lightweight #3 or 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 under 45 minutes.
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 5/8" Long
- Child & Adult Small: 19 5/8" Long
- Adult Large: 20 5/8" 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 1/2" 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 1/2" tall.
You can find the free written pattern on my Cre8tion Crochet blog: cre8tioncrochet.com/2024/09/chunky-half-double-crochet-ear-warmer-pattern.html
Buy the ad-free, printer friendly PDF on Ravelry: ravelry.com/patterns/library/chunky-haylee-earwarmer
Time Stamp
00:00 Intro
03:22 How to Make a Slip Knot
03:57 How to Crochet a Chain
04:11 How to Count Crochet Chains
04:20 Chart: How Many Chains by Size
04:30 Row 1 and How to Half Double Crochet (US HDC)
05:19 How to Count Half Double Crochet Stitches
06:05 Row 2
07:35 Remaining Rows
08:08 How to Count Half Double Crochet Rows
08:56 Checkpoint: Measure the Width
09:12 How to Adjust Size
09:34 Chart: How Many Rows by Size
10:26 Checkpoint: Measure the Length
11:23 How to Assemble Ear Warmer
11:58 How to Pull Loop Through Join Ends of Ear Warmer Together
15:56 Fasten Off
16:09 How to Weave in Crochet Ends
19:44 Outro
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).
When I was working up the originally Haylee Earwarmer, I knew I wanted to make some different variations so that one is that same basic pattern but joined in a simple tube whereas this one has the little mobius twist added in there.
- Earwarmer Crochet a Long: youtu.be/D3IQnyNEKqg
- Haylee Earwarmer: youtu.be/j9Lh8iXxZ8s
- Lightweight Haylee Earwarmer: youtu.be/uQgTOPnBdw0
Check out these easy variations:
- 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/easy-crochet-mobius-ear-warmer-free-pattern.html
Buy the ad-free, printer friendly PDF on Ravelry: ravelry.com/patterns/library/mobius-haylee-earwarmer
Time Stamp:
00:00 Intro
06:32 How to Make a Slip Knot
07:08 How to Crochet a Chain
07:22 How to Count Crochet Chains
07:30 Chart: How Many Chains by Size
07:40 Row 1 and How to Half Double Crochet (US HDC)
08:35 How to Count Half Double Crochet Stitches
09:15 Row 2
10:46 Remaining Rows
11:19 How to Count Half Double Crochet Rows
12:07 Checkpoint: Measure the Width
12:26 How to Adjust Size
12:45 Chart: How Many Rows by Size
13:36 Yarn Results
13:40 Checkpoint: Measure the Length
14:37 How to Assemble the Ear Warmer Sides Together
16:18 How to Create a Mobius Twist
18:16 How to Crochet Join using the Pull Loop Through Method
22:24 Fasten Off
22:40 How to Weave in Crochet Ends
26:17 Outro


