Chunky Knit Ear Warmer a Free Knitting Pattern

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The Dossi, a chunky knit earwarmer 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 headband 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 is a chunky knit shawl pattern in the easy garter stitch.

• Sophia’s Blanket is an easy and quick blanket knitting pattern that is oh so cozy in super bulky yarn.

Materials

• 37yd/34m of #6 super bulky weight yarn, I use Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick* (80% Acrylic; 20% Wool, 87 yd/80m, 5 oz/140 g); color: Fisherman; 1 ball.
• 9mm (US Size 13) needles; this ear warmer is knit flat so you can use 9″ straight needles, or if you use circular needles, then 16″ cables are long enough.
• Yarn needle
• Measuring tape
• Scissors

I love my Knitter’s Pride Ginger Interchangeable Needle Set which I use all the time. It’s definitely worth the investment if you’re an avid knitter! If you’re new to knitter, I love Clover Takumi needles for beginners.

Notes

1. Worked flat, turn after each row.
2. Ear warmer is 5” wide.
3. Length has 2” of negative ease. 

Stitches/Abbreviations

US Terms

BO – bind off

CO – cast on

K – knit

P – purl

rep – repeat

st(s) – stitch(es)

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 new yarn, the magic knot is one way.

How to change colors when you slip 1 at the beginning of a row.

Gauge

8 sts x 14 rows (after blocking) to 4” (10 cm) measured in seed st.

Please swatch carefully, as incorrect gauge will cause the ear warmer to come out the wrong size.

Finished Dimensions

Ear warmer is 5”/12.5cm wide.

Length has 2” of negative ease. 

Finished lengths: Toddler = 16″/40.5cm, Child = 18″/46cm, Tween/Sm Adult = 20″/51cm, Md/Lg Adult = 21″/53cm

Fit

Pattern has negative ease of 2″/5cm where the finished ear warmer is smaller than the head circumference and stretches to fit. 

To fit age (head circumference): Toddler (18″/46cm), Child (20″/51cm), Teen/Sm Adult (22″/56cm), M/L Adult (23″/58.5cm).

Adjustments

To knit a wider or narrower ear warmer cast on an even number of stitches. Changing the length is easy to do by adjusting the number of rows you knit.

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Pattern Instructions

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