Chunky Knit Ear Warmer a Free Knitting Pattern

This Chunky Knit Ear Warmer is a winter wonder. It keeps you warm while accessorizing as well. The easy pattern is perfect for beginning knitters and works up quickly in super bulky weight yarn.

They make gorgeous handmade gifts for everyone on your list! I worked up a whole set of chunky knit ear warmers for teachers’ Christmas gifts. I love gifting handmade creations that are also useful.

Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick and Quick is one of my favorite yarns to work with-especially knitting. It’s just so squishy and fluffy. The bit of wool in it adds some much needed warmth for those winter months.

The chunky knit ear warmer is worked flat and then seamed together. You could simply sew the short ends together for a simplified look. I included pictures of how I folded and seamed the ends for the cinched look.

This little ear warmer is such a fun, fast knitting project. You might also like the Bianca Bookmark knitting pattern a free beginner friendly make that only uses a little yarn and time.

More Chunky Knit Patterns

• The Umbria Chunky Knit Shawl Pattern is an easy garter stitch triangle shawl.

• Sophia’s Blanket is an easy knitting pattern that is oh so cozy.

You can also purchase an affordable ad-free pdf {scroll down for the free pattern}:

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Materials

2.1oz #6 superbulky weight yarn, I used Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick in Fisherman.

9mm needles, Yarn needle, Measuring tape, Scissors

*I used my 16″ cables because I only have circulars, but 9″+ straight needles will work. I was generously gifted my Knitter’s Pride Ginger Interchangeable Needle Set which I love. It’s definitely worth the investment if you’re an avid knitter! If you’re new to knitter, I love Clover Takumi needles.

Notes

Worked flat, turn after each row.

Ear warmer is 5” wide.

Length has 2” of negative ease. 

Stitches/Abbreviations

CO-cast on

K-Knit

P-purl

BO-bind off

rep-repeat

Helpful Knitting Tutorials

Cast On With A Crochet Hook As a crocheter, this is my favorite and go-to cast on method.

The Long Tail Cast On is another easy and popular cast on method.

Eventually you will need to know how to join a new ball of yarn, the magic knot is one way.

Skill Level

Easy

Gauge

4” x 4” = 8 sts x 14 rows in the pattern

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Pattern

 CO 10

Row 1. *K1, P1 rep from * across row. (10 sts)

Row 2. *P1, K1 rep from * across row.

Rep Rows 1-2 until desired length. See suggested lengths by age below.

To Fit Age	# of rows	length in “
Toddler	56	17
Child	60	18
Tween/Sm Adult	64	19
Md/Lg Adult	68	20

Once you’ve reached the desired length of your ear warmer, BO. Be sure to leave a long tail for seaming.

Seam

Fold in half, matching short ends together.

Fold ends in half so all four layers are pinched together. Use yarn needle and long tail to seam together, making sure to catch all four layers.

After seaming, here is the wrong side. Turn right side out. Weave in ends and Eccola!

I’d love to see your #chunkyknitearwarmer tag me @christacodesign on Instagram if you post a pic. Or share it to my Facebook Group, I love to see your work.