Knitted Interwoven Earwarmer

Step into the world of warmth and style with our exquisite Knitted Interwoven Earwarmer. Crafted with love and care, this accessory is designed to keep you snug and fashionable during the chilly winter months. The intricate interwoven pattern adds a touch of elegance, making it a perfect choice for any outfit, whether you're heading to work or enjoying a leisurely stroll in the park. Made from high-quality, soft yarn, it gently hugs your ears, providing a cozy and secure fit. The knitted fabric not only keeps you warm but also allows your skin to breathe, preventing any discomfort or irritation. The interwoven design not only adds a stylish flair but also enhances the earwarmer's flexibility, ensuring a perfect fit for all head sizes. Whether you have a busy day ahead or simply want to relax, our earwarmer will keep you comfortable and stylish throughout the day. So, embrace the warmth and step out in style with our Knitted Interwoven Earwarmer! 

Yarn: Loops and Threads Cozy Wool Merino DK weight yarn in Colorway A: Cream and Colorway B: Purple (The yarn has been discontinued but substitute yarns are listed here on Yarn Sub website)
Knitting Needles: US #6 16-inch circular needles; US #8 knitting needles for the cable cast on and bind off
Crochet Hooks: US F-5 and US G-6
Tapestry needle to weave in ends and for the duplicate stitch

Gauge: 5.5 stitches per inch in garter houndstooth stitch pattern with US #6 knitting needles

Size: M – about 20 inches in circumference and about 3.75 inches in length without stretching

Abbreviations:
K: Knit
P: Purl
pm: place marker
sm: slip marker
BOR: beginning of round
s1 purlwise: with working yarn in back slip 1 stitch purlwise from the left needle
[…]: stitch pattern repeats

The Interwoven Earwarmer Pattern

Cast on 112 stitches with Yarn Colorway A (cream) and US #8 knitting needles using the cable cast on method. Transfer all the stitches to US #6 16-inch circular needles. Place a BOR marker, join the round by knitting as follows:

• Round 1: With Colorway A (cream), knit to the BOR marker, slip BOR marker
• Round 2: With Colorway A (cream) knit the first stitch, switch to Colorway B (purple) yarn and [K2, s1 purlwise] repeat […] till BOR marker, slip BOR marker
• Round 3: With Colorway A (cream) knit the first stitch, switch to Colorway B (purple) yarn and purl all stitches till the BOR marker, slip BOR marker
• Round 4: With Colorway A (cream) knit the first stitch, and with the same Colorway A [s1 purlwise, K2] repeat […] till BOR marker, slip BOR marker
• Round 5:With Colorway A (cream) knit the first stitch, and with the same Colorway A purl all stitches till the BOR marker, slip BOR marker

Repeat Rounds 2 to 5, nine more times.
Repeat Rounds 2 and 3, one more time.
Repeat Round 1, one more time
Bind off stitches with US #8 and Colorway A yarn. Insert the US F-5 hook in the last stitch for a slip stitch crochet edge.

• With the last stitch on US F-5 hook and Colorway A (cream) yarn, chain 1 and then insert hook under the first bind off stitch, yarn over and pull the yarn over under the bind off stitch and slip stitch it with the first stitch on the hook. Repeat this with the next bid off stitches till one stitch left on the hook. Bring the working yarn through the last stitch.

Repeat the same with slip stitch crochet method as above for the cast on stitches with Colorway A yarn and US G-6 hook

Duplicate Stitch or Swiss Darning (optional):
Using a tapestry needle and Colorway A yarn reinforce the first knit stitch of each round with the duplicate stitch 

Weave in the ends, wash and block the Interwoven Earwarmer