This Chunky Knit Ear Warmer a winter wonder. It keeps you warm while accessorizing as well. This 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 chose one of my favorite yarns to work with, Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick and Quick. It’s just so squishy and fluffy. The bit of wool in it adds some much needed warmth for those winter months.
This ear warmer/headband 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.
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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
BO-bind off
K-knit
P-purl
rep-repeat
Level
Gauge
4” x 4” = 8 sts x 14 rows in the pattern
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.
56 rows or 17” for Toddler
60 rows or 18” for Child
64 rows or 19” for Tween/Sm Adult
68 rows or 20” for Md/Lg Adult
BO, 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!
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