Knitted Twisted Rib Ear Warmer
The Knitted Twisted Rib Ear Warmer is a trendy and cozy accessory that will keep you warm and stylish during the cooler months. This versatile piece features a unique twisted rib design that adds a touch of flair to your outfits. Whether you're out for a brisk walk or enjoying a pumpkin spice latte at your favorite cafe, this ear warmer will keep your ears toasty and your look on point. Plus, the stretchy knit material ensures a comfortable fit for all-day wear. Embrace the chilly weather with this cute and practical accessory that's sure to become your go-to winter staple!
You will need: 7mm needles, chunky yarn, cable needle, tapestry needle
Cast on using 7mm needles and chunky yarn. (If you are a loose knitter, then reduce your needle size to a 6mm.)
12 stitches for baby 20grams
14 stitches for toddler 30grams
16 stitches for child 48grams
20 stitches for adult 58grams
24 stitches for extra wide adult 65 grams
Increase stitches to make wider, keep number of stitches an even amount. I knitted the above ear warmers using paintbox simply chunky yarn, you can use any chunky yarn you like.
Row 1: *k1, p1 repeat from * across row
Repeat this row until it measures
7-8 inches for baby
8.5 inches for toddler
9 inches for child
9.5 inches for adult
Next row: slip the first half of stitches onto your cable needle, 6st for baby, 7st for toddler, 8st for child, 10st for adult or 12 for adult wide band. Bring these stitches in front, work the next 6st, 7st, 8st, 10st or 12st) *k1, p1 repeat from * across stitches. Work stitches from cable needle, k1, *p1, k1 repeat from * until end of row. Toddler size start with p1, k1 until end of row.
Row 2 for baby, child and adults: *k1, p1 repeat from * until end of row
Row 2 for toddler: *p1, k1, repeat from * until the end of the row
Repeat this row until the ear warmer measures from cast on edge
14-16 inches for baby
17 inches for toddler
18 inches for child
20inches for adult
Cast off loosely leaving a long tail for sewing. Using tail sew the ends together.