Gender Neutral Ear Warmer Pattern
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Need a quick and easy gift? This Gender Neutral Ear Warmer is a very easy project that is crocheted in Medium Weight Yarn [4], with a 5.5 mm (I) hook. It will take you about an hour to make (if you crochet at a leisurely pace) and can be easily customized to different sizes.
I have included written instructions to make this headband for babies (6-12 months), toddlers (12-24 months), small children (3-5 years), children (6-10 years), teens, adults (medium and large).
Grab your favorite Medium Weight Yarn [4] and let’s crochet some winter accessories!
Also available is the Gender Neutral Hat Pattern.
Gender Neutral Ear Warmer Pattern
Supplies
- Yarn: Red Heart With Love. (affiliate link) 7 oz (198 g) and 370 yds (338 m).100% Acrylic. Medium Weight Yarn [4]. Machine wash and dry.
- Colors: 1 skein stone (E400-1306)
- Hook: 5.5 mm (I) Furls Navy Odyssey (affiliate link)
- Finished Project: Adult Medium Earwarmer: 0.95 oz (27 g) and 50 yds (46 m)
- Scissors, Yarn Needle, Stitch Marker (optional)
Difficulty Level
Easy
Finished Size
6-12 months earwarmer height 2.5 inches X 16 inches circumference
12-24 months earwarmer height 3 inches X 17 inches circumference
Small Child earwarmer (age 3-5 years) height 3 inches X 18 inches circumference
Child earwarmer (age 6-10 years) height 3 inches X 19 inches circumference
Teen earwarmer height 4 inches X 20 inches circumference
Adult earwarmer (Medium) height 4 inches X 21 inches circumference
Adult earwarmer (Large) height 4 inches X 22 inches circumference
Gauge
Approximately 12 sts per 4 inches and 12 rows per 4 inches
You can substitute any yarn and hook for this stitch pattern – just remember when you substitute if your gauge is different, the finished size, and amount of yarn used for your project will also be different.
Abbreviations
US Terminology used
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BL – back loop
ch – chain
g – grams
m – meters
oz – ounces
rem – remaining
Rnd – round
sc – single crochet
sl st – slip stitch
st/sts – stitch/stitches
* to **– Repeat the instructions between the asterisks the number of times indicated. This repeat will contain multiple instructions.
[] – at the end of the row – the total number of stitches
() – important notes AND sets of stitches to be worked within one stitch, or space
Helpful Tutorials
Notes:
- Stitch multiple: 1 (Understanding Stitch Multiples)
- The turning ch-1 does not count as a stitch.
- The sl st does not count as a stitch.
- Make your sl st tightly.
- You may customize the headband height by working the repeat as many, or as few, times as you wish. Every 2 rounds you add with the stitch pattern, will add approximately 0.5 inch of height to the earwarmer.
- I use an invisible join to finish off my final round of stitches, you may substitute a sl st to join if you prefer.
- When I work into the foundation chain, I prefer working into the back bar (back bump) of the chain. You can work under the back loop only if you prefer.
Gender Neutral Ear Warmer Pattern Instructions
After the first row, the ear warmer is crocheted in joined rounds.
6-12 months baby Ear Warmer Pattern
Using your 5.5 mm (I) hook (or size required for gauge):
Row 1: Ch 49, sk the first ch, 1 sc in each rem ch across. Sl st to the first sc to join, ch 1. [48 sc]
Rnd 2-Rnd 8: 1 sc in BL of each sc around. Sl st to the first sc to join, ch 1. [48 sc]
Proceed to finishing instructions.
12-24 months baby Ear Warmer Pattern
Using your 5.5 mm (I) hook (or size required for gauge):
Row 1: Ch 52, sk the first ch, 1 sc in each rem ch across. Sl st to the first sc to join, ch 1. [51 sc]
Rnd 2-Rnd 9: 1 sc in BL of each sc around. Sl st to the first sc to join, ch 1. [51 sc]
Proceed to finishing instructions.
Small Child Ear Warmer Pattern (Age 3-5 years)
Using your 5.5 mm (I) hook (or size required for gauge):
Row 1: Ch 55, sk the first ch, 1 sc in each rem ch across. Sl st to the first sc to join, ch 1. [54 sc]
Rnd 2-Rnd 9: 1 sc in BL of each sc around. Sl st to the first sc to join, ch 1. [54 sc]
Proceed to finishing instructions.
Child Ear Warmer Pattern (Age 6-10 years)
Using your 5.5 mm (I) hook (or size required for gauge):
Row 1: Ch 58, sk the first ch, 1 sc in each rem ch across. Sl st to the first sc to join, ch 1. [57 sc]
Rnd 2-Rnd 10: 1 sc in BL of each sc around. Sl st to the first sc to join, ch 1. [57 sc]
Proceed to finishing instructions.
Teen Ear Warmer Pattern
Using your 5.5 mm (I) hook (or size required for gauge):
Row 1: Ch 61, sk the first ch, 1 sc in each rem ch across. Sl st to the first sc to join, ch 1. [60 sc]
Rnd 2-Rnd 12: 1 sc in BL of each sc around. Sl st to the first sc to join, ch 1. [60 sc]
Proceed to finishing instructions.
Adult Ear Warmer Pattern (Medium)
Using your 5.5 mm (I) hook (or size required for gauge):
Row 1: Ch 64, sk the first ch, 1 sc in each rem ch across. sl st to the first sc to join, ch 1. [63 sc]
Rnd 2-Rnd 12: 1 sc in BL of each sc around. Sl st to the first sc to join, ch 1. [63 sc]
Proceed to finishing instructions.
Adult Ear Warmer Pattern (Large)
Using your 5.5 mm (I) hook (or size required for gauge):
Row 1: Ch 67, sk the first ch, 1 sc in each rem ch across. sl st to the first sc to join, ch 1. [66 sc]
Rnd 2-Rnd 12: 1 sc in BL of each sc around. Sl st to the first sc to join, ch 1. [66 sc]
Proceed to finishing instructions.
Finishing Instructions
Finish off with an invisible join and weave in all ends securely.
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