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Looking for a cozy project you can finish in an evening? Check out these 10 Free Ear Warmer Crochet Patterns! These quick and easy projects are perfect for trying out new crochet stitches while creating something practical and stylish. Each pattern can be made in just a few hours, making them great for last-minute gifts or a fun weekend activity. Dive into these delightful designs and keep your ears warm all season long!
One-evening Crochet Patterns
This week for our Free Pattern Friday Roundup I have located 10 free Ear Warmer Crochet Patterns that you can make super quick! These one-evening crochet projects are a great way to try out new crochet stitches.
Plus, crochet ear warmers are fantastic to give as gifts. They can easily be tucked into your pocket or purse, or stored in your vehicle for those windy days when you need something to ward of the cold chill but don’t necessarily need a hat. Ear warmers are also great for those people (like me!) who usually wear their hair up in a messy bun or in a simple ponytail.
So let’s get to it – here are some easy and quick crochet projects you can crochet for ear warmers and headbands. Included are links to free patterns for men, women and children.
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The Afton Men’s Ear Warmer Pattern was designed by Jessica Underwood. This project is crocheted with Fingering Weight Yarn [1] and a 3.5 mm (E) hook. The finished ear warmer measures 4.25 inches wide X 22 inches circumference.
The Aspen Earwarmer Pattern was designed by Sara Sach. You will need Medium Weight Yarn [4] and a 5.5 mm (I) hook. This headband fits a head circumference of 22 inches. Watch the video tutorial here.
The Adelaide Earwarmer Pattern was designed by Amy Ramnarine. This project is crocheted with Super Bulky Weight Yarn [6] and a 9 mm (M/N) hook and available in sizes 6-10 years to Adult Large.
The Faux Knit Twisted Ear Warmer pattern was designed by Lindsey Dale. This pattern is crocheted with Bulky Weight Yarn [5] and a 10 mm (N/P) hook. Sizes include: baby to adult. Watch the video tutorial here.
The Alpine Stitch Ear Warmer pattern was designed by Crochet 365, Knit Too. This ear warmer was crocheted with Bulky Weight Yarn [5] and a 6.5 mm (K) hook.
The Fur Lined Plaid Ear Warmer pattern was designed by Sonya Blackstone. This pretty project was crocheted with Medium Weight Yarn [4] and a 5.5 mm (I) hook.
The Chocolate Bar Headband pattern was designed by Tatsiana Kupryianchyk. This headband is crocheted with Medium Weight Yarn [4] and a 4.5 mm hook. The finished headband measures 22 inches X 4.3 inches.
The Basic Bulky Ear Warmer Pattern was designed by Megan Meyer. This beginner friendly project was crocheted with Super Bulky Weight Yarn [6] and a 6.5 mm (K) hook.
These quick and easy ear warmers are perfect for adding a touch of handmade charm to your winter wardrobe or gifting to friends and family. Have fun making these one-evening crochet patterns!
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Hi Ceclia, I think part of the problem is that whomever is designing the pattern will use the term earwarmer and headband interchangeably. So the measurements will be about the same; unless it is a narrow headband that is being used to just hold the hair back and isn’t meant to cover the ears. Unfortuneatly with the words being used interchangeable the only way for sure for you to know which is which is to see the finished project and determine how wide the band is. I would make a headband that is to pull back the hair only slightly smaller in circumference (so it is tighter). Here is a roundup I did a while back that gives you some options for the narrower kind – they may have some measurements included. I personally like the ones that use an elastic in the back to help them stay put. https://oombawkadesigncrochet.com/20-free-patterns-for-crocheted-headbands-save-for-later/ Hope this helps! Rhondda
when making an earwarmer do you use the same measurements as for a headband? I assume an earwarmer goes down over the ear and around the back of the neck and the headband goes above the eyebrow and around the upper part of the head. Do you use the same head measurements for the earwarmer or does it need to be longer? Help is appreciated. There are so many charts out there for measurements and all different…it is confusing.
Hi Ceclia, I think part of the problem is that whomever is designing the pattern will use the term earwarmer and headband interchangeably. So the measurements will be about the same; unless it is a narrow headband that is being used to just hold the hair back and isn’t meant to cover the ears. Unfortuneatly with the words being used interchangeable the only way for sure for you to know which is which is to see the finished project and determine how wide the band is. I would make a headband that is to pull back the hair only slightly smaller in circumference (so it is tighter). Here is a roundup I did a while back that gives you some options for the narrower kind – they may have some measurements included. I personally like the ones that use an elastic in the back to help them stay put. https://oombawkadesigncrochet.com/20-free-patterns-for-crocheted-headbands-save-for-later/ Hope this helps! Rhondda
when making an earwarmer do you use the same measurements as for a headband? I assume an earwarmer goes down over the ear and around the back of the neck and the headband goes above the eyebrow and around the upper part of the head. Do you use the same head measurements for the earwarmer or does it need to be longer? Help is appreciated. There are so many charts out there for measurements and all different…it is confusing.
Very nice patterns for us beginners!