- LevelBeginner
- Time2 hours
- SizeAbout 3.75 in / 9.5 cm wide, 18 in / 46 cm around (stretches to fit 20 to 23 in heads)
- Hook5.5 mm
Working half double crochet in the back loop gives a stretchy rib that looks knitted. You make one long strip and sew the ends together.
What you need
- Yarn: Medium (4) worsted, Wool blend is warmest. About 70 yd / 64 m, 1 colour.
- Hook: 5.5 mm (I-9) hook
- Yarn needle
Gauge and size
Gauge: 12 hdc = 4 in / 10 cm
Finished size: About 3.75 in / 9.5 cm wide, 18 in / 46 cm around (stretches to fit 20 to 23 in heads)
Abbreviations used
| Pattern says | It means | UK pattern says |
|---|---|---|
ch | chain | ch |
hdc | half double crochet | htr |
BLO | back loop only | BLO |
sl st | slip stitch | sl st |
st(s) | stitch(es) | st(s) |
Before you start
- The ch 2 at the start of a row does not count as a stitch.
- The rib runs across your head, so the band stretches where it needs to.
The pattern
Each step is in plain words first. The short pattern words are under it, so you can learn to read both. Written in US terms.
- Make 13 chain stitches.Pattern words:
Ch 13. - Row 1Make a half double crochet in the 3rd chain from your hook, then one in every chain to the end. Turn. You should now have 11 stitches.Pattern words:
Row 1: Hdc in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch across. Turn. (11 hdc)UK terms
Make a half treble crochet in the 3rd chain from your hook, then one in every chain to the end. Turn. You should now have 11 stitches.Row 1: Htr in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch across. Turn. (11 htr) - Rows 2 to 40Chain 2, then half double crochet in the back loop only of every stitch. Turn. Stop when it fits around your head. You should still have 11 stitches.Pattern words:
Rows 2 to 40: Ch 2, hdc in BLO of each st across. Turn. (11) Stop when the strip reaches around your head while slightly stretched.UK terms
Chain 2, then half treble crochet in the back loop only of every stitch. Turn. Stop when it fits around your head. You should still have 11 stitches.Rows 2 to 40: Ch 2, htr in BLO of each st across. Turn. (11) Stop when the strip reaches around your head while slightly stretched. - Fold the short ends together and slip stitch through both layers to join. Turn right side out.Pattern words:
Fold the strip so the short ends meet. Sl st through both layers across to join. Fasten off and turn right side out. - Optional: wrap yarn tightly around the seam 10 times to pinch it, then tie it off.Pattern words:
Optional twist: wrap a 12 in length of yarn tightly around the seam 10 times to pinch it, then tie and hide the ends.
Stitches in this pattern
Not sure about one? Each link has plain steps.
Questions
Is the Ribbed Ear Warmer pattern free?
Yes. The full pattern is on this page, and it is also free in the Crochet Counter app, where you can follow it with a row counter.
What yarn do I need for the ribbed ear warmer?
Medium (4) worsted, wool blend is warmest. You need about 70 yd / 64 m.
How long does it take?
About 2 hours for a relaxed beginner.
Is it written in US or UK terms?
The pattern is written in US terms. Tap "UK terms" under any step to see it with UK names. In the app you can switch the whole pattern to UK terms in Settings.
Keep count with Crochet Counter
Ribbed Ear Warmer is one of 14 free patterns in the app. Start it as a project and the row counter follows the steps for you. The core app is free, has no ads and needs no account. Pro is optional.
