Hello Everyone!
Today I’m bringing you a super simple crochet ear saver that’s perfect for beginners. I live in Minnesota which has recently put in place a mask mandate inside buildings. Since that’s happened I’ve had many people asking me about making these little ear savers for them and their kids.
Those of you who also live in states with mask mandates, or have been wearing a mask this whole time may have also been wondering how to make these masks easier on their ears, and if so I hope this pattern helps you. This one is super simple, and I will be bringing you more patterns for ones to hold ponytails or single button ear savers, but for now, let’s start with the beginner-friendly options!
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Let’s get hooking!
Supplies
1 ball of weight 4 scrap yarn. I’m using super saver.
2 buttons, I’m using some buttons I made out of polymer clay but you can use any buttons you would like.
4.5mm crochet hook. https://amzn.to/2BtMW2P The clover hook in that link is a great crochet hook for hand comfort. you can also find the whole set of them here
Sewing needle and thread to sew on your buttons.
Darning needle.
Scissors. I really love this yarn cutter from clover I can attach it to my crochet bag and always have it on hand https://amzn.to/3jwGZmV
Abbreviations
Ch- Chain
DC- Double crochet
Sc- Single crochet
Slst- Slip stitch
Ear Saver Crochet Pattern
Style #1
Ch 12
Row 1- Work 1 DC in the third ch from hook, and in each ch across.
Border- Ch 2, work 2 sc in the side of the DC row, Ch 2, work 1 sc in the bottom of each beginning ch across the bottom. Ch 2 at the end, work 2 sc in the side of the DC row, ch 2, work 1 sc across the top of your DC row. At the end of the row slst into your first ch 2 space.
Tie off
Weave in ends.
Sew on buttons.
Yup that’s it you just made yourself an ear saver in a single row with a border, now you can make one for all of your friends and family as well!
Style #2
Row 1- Ch 3, HDC in second ch from hook and in the final ch.
Rows 2-8- Ch 1, turn, HDC in each of the stitches.
Row 9- Ch 1, turn, HDC in each stitch, ch 2, HDC in the side of each HDC row, ch 2 at bottom, HDC in the bottom beginning 2 ch. Ch 2, work 1 HDC in the side of each HDC row. Ch 2 at the top, HDC in the top of your last HDC row. Slst into your first ch 2 space.
Before we go…
I hope you all enjoyed today’s pattern, it should work up in under a half hour making it something you can bust out a bunch of in a short amount of time. These can be a great project to donate to hospitals for the doctors and nurses, your favorite local stores for the employees who have to wear masks all day, or as a little gift to your friends and family.
Like I said in the beginning I will be making more of these in some different styles and with different stitches so if you would like more of a variety to work on check back on Fridays!
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Once again I hope you all enjoyed today’s pattern, and as always happy hooking!