Introduction
Hello everyone! Today is day 4 of the 10 days of giving thanksgiving pattern blowout. Today we are working on another crochet ear warmer that uses a nice sparkly yarn and textured stitch. The texture comes from alternating rows of single crochet and crunch stitch so it’s also a very beginner-friendly crochet pattern as well. You can make this with any weight 4 yarn you would like, there’s a beautiful ribbing pattern going through it that will make any color really pop. With the holidays coming up this can be great for making for coworkers or last-minute stocking stuffers, with the added bonus of being a stash buster!
Let’s get hooking!
Supplies
5.5mm crochet hook
1 skein of Red Heart With Love Metallic yarn
Scissors
Darning needle
Abbreviations
Ch- Chain
Sc- Single crochet
Hdc- Half double crochet
Slst- Slip stitch
Special Stitches
Crunch stitch- Ch 2 at beginning of row, skip the first stitch, work 1 HDC into the second stitch, *work 1 slst in next stitch, 1 hdc in next stitch* Repeat * to end of row.
Foundation single crochet- https://crochetwithkim.com/fmv9
Crunch Stitch Crochet Ear Warmer Pattern
Row 1- Ch 2, work 63 foundation sc. Join to the beginning (will end with 64 foundation sc stitches)
Row 2- Ch 2, skip the first stitch, hdc into the second. Crunch stitch to end of row. Join to beginning with slst. (make sure you are joining in the ch 2 space at the start of the row.)
Row 3- Ch 1, work 1 sc into the ch 2 space, work 1 sc in each stitch around. Join to beginning with slst.
Row 4- Ch 2, work 1 hdc into the second stitch (count stitch you joined in as first stitch). Crunch stitch around. Join to beginning with slst.
Rows 5-12- Repeat rows 3-4
Rows 13-14- Ch 1, work 1 sc in each stitch around. Join to beginning with slst.
Tie off.
Join to the bottom of your base row on the side of your seam. Ch 1, work 1 sc in the same stitch you joined into, and in each stitch around. Join to beginning with slst.
Tie off.
Weave in ends.
Conclusion
I hope you all enjoyed today’s pattern. This can be done in any weight 4 yarn and each piece would be unique with the strong texture this crochet ear warmer has. This can be great for making stocking stuffers as the holidays arrive, or for stocking craft fair booths. It should work up in about 40 minutes to an hour and a half so it should easily be worked in an evening.
Before we go I would like to say being the 10 days of giving pattern blowout I urge you to look into some charity options in your area. Now that we’re getting into winter crochet items are highly sought after in shelters. Even if you don’t have the time to make items to donate looking through your old creations could seriously help someone. If you live in an area with no shelters looking into the I am not lost scarf project can be a great option and provides resources for those who can’t get to areas that can help them.
Once again I hope you enjoyed today’s pattern and as always happy hooking!
Other Crochet Ear Warmer Patterns
For another crochet ear warmer pattern that also uses sparkly yarn check out my puff stitch crochet ear warmer pattern https://crochetwithkim.com/Puffyheadband.
Those that would like to work with 2 strands and really make some unique color combination then view my 2 strand crochet ear warmer pattern https://crochetwithkim.com/2-strand-earwarmer
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