Knitted Ear Warmer

A knitted ear warmer is the perfect accessory to keep you warm and stylish during chilly days. This cozy and cute headband not only helps to keep your ears snug and toasty but also adds a fashionable touch to your winter wardrobe. Whether you're out for a brisk walk or sipping hot cocoa by the fireplace, a knitted ear warmer is a practical and trendy choice that will make you look and feel great. So, embrace the chilly weather with this charming and functional accessory that will keep you feeling warm and looking fabulous all season long!

Difficulty Level: Easy

Available Sizes: Child [Adult]

Finished Measurements: 5 inches wide; 15 ½ [18] inches circumference. Headband will stretch significantly to fit a range of sizes.

Yarn: Ancient Arts Yarns Lascaux (25% Manx Loaghtan and 75% Punta Arenas Wool; 220 yds [200 m]; 3.5 oz [100 g]; CYCA weight 4 worsted): 1 skein in Daring.

Knitting Needles: Size US7 [4.5 mm]. You may use a 40 inch long circular for the magic loop method, a circular needle that is a little shorter than the circumference of the headband, or 6 [8] inch double-pointed needles. Adjust needle sizes if necessary to obtain gauge.

Notions: Tapestry needle.

Gauge: CO 36 sts and work in pattern. This swatch should measure about 5 inches tall and 7 ¾ inches around.

Notes

You will not turn between rnds. All rnds are worked on the RS.

Headband begins with four rnds of ribbing along bottom edge.

Next you will follow the chart for the textured pattern. White boxes will be knit, pink boxes will be purled.

After you finish the chart you will work four more rnds of ribbing and bind off in pattern.

Headband

CO 72 [84] sts.

Rnds 1-4: Working in the rnd, work 4 rnds of K1, P1 ribbing.

Rnds 5-29: Follow the chart. Each box represents one st. K all white boxes, P all pink boxes, repeat chart 6 [7] times around for circumference of headband.

Rnds 30-33: Work 4 rnds of K1, P1 ribbing. Bind off in pattern.

Finishing

Weave in all ends. Blocking is not necessary.

Chart

Repeat chart 6 [7] times around for circumference of headband.