The criss-cross crochet ear warmer is a quick and easy crochet project. Just follow the free crochet pattern or video tutorial to make a cute ear warmer.
Below you will find the complete pattern and instructional photos for this Criss-cross crochet ear warmer pattern. You will also find all the materials list, stitches, gauge, video tutorial, and sizing information.
A Simple Ear Warmer with a Switch
This ear warmer has a very simple design. We will work the ear warmer into 3 parts. The second section is worked as two pieces then joined back together in the third section.
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Red Heart With Love (Weight: 4/medium – 370 yds, 7 oz, 198 g)
0.5-1.2 oz/ 27-64 yds
Size H 5mm Crochet Hook
Yarn Needle
Scissors
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Stitches and Abbreviations
CH – Chain
SC – Single Crochet
BLOSC – Single Crochet in Back Loop Only
ST(s) – Stitch(es)
Gauge and Size
Gauge: 4 BLOSC X 4 Rows = 1 inch
| Size | Head Circumference | Ear Warmer Circumference (Unstretched) | Yarn Needed |
| Baby | 14-16 inches | 13 inches | 0.5 oz/ 27 yds |
| Toddler | 16-18 inches | 15 inches | 0.7 oz/ 38 yds |
| Child | 18-20 inches | 17 inches | 0.9 oz/ 4848-64 yds |
| Small Adult | 19-21 inches | 18.5 inches | 1 oz/ 35 yds |
| Adult | 21-23 inches | 20 inches | 1.2 oz/ 64 yds |
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Criss-Cross Crochet Ear Warmer
Notes:
-Written in US terms.
– I do not count my CH1, turning chain, as a stitch.
– The pattern is worked in 3 parts.
– Each part has the same number of rows.
– Sizes are written in the pattern as Baby(Toddler, Child, Small Adult, Adult).
Ear Warmer Part 1
For the Baby and Toddler Size CH 11.
For the Child Size CH 13.
For the Small Adult and Adult Size CH 15.
Part 1 Row 1: SC in 2nd CH from hook. SC in each ST across. (10, 10, 12, 14, 14)
Part 1 Row 2: CH1, turn, BLOSC in each ST across.
Repeat Row 2 until you reach the total number of rows needed for the size you are making.
Baby Size: Repeat Row 2 until you have a total of 16 rows.
Toddler Size: Repeat Row 2 until you have a total of 18 rows.
Child Size: Repeat Row 2 until you have a total of 22 rows.
Small Adult Size: Repeat Row 2 until you have a total of 24 rows.
Adult Size: Repeat Row 2 until you have a total of 26 rows.
Ear Warmer Part 2
Now we are going to work on the two center pieces. You will work the rows twice to create 2 sections.
Part 2 Row 1A: CH1, turn, BLOSC in the next 5(5, 6, 7, 7) STs. Leave the rest of the STs unworked.
Part 2 Row 2A: CH1, turn, BLOSC in the next 5(5, 6, 7, 7) STs.
Continue to repeat Row 2A until you have the number of rows needed for the size you are making.
Baby Size: Repeat Row 2A until you have a total of 32 rows.
Toddler Size: Repeat Row 2A until you have a total of 36 rows.
Child Size: Repeat Row 2A until you have a total of 44 rows.
Small Adult Size: Repeat Row 2A until you have a total of 48 rows.
Adult Size: Repeat Row 2A until you have a total of 52 rows.
After your last row, fasten off.
Create a slip knot and insert your hook into the loop. Work a single crochet in the back loop only of the first unworked stitch of Part 2 Row 1A. (Shown in the photo). This will be the first stitch of Row 1B.
Part 2 Row 1B: BLOSC in the next 5(5, 6, 7, 7) STs.
Part 2 Row 2B: CH1, turn, BLOSC in the next 5(5, 6, 7, 7) STs.
Continue to repeat Row 2B until you have the number of rows needed for the size you are making.
Baby Size: Repeat Row 2B until you have a total of 32 rows.
Toddler Size: Repeat Row 2B until you have a total of 36 rows.
Child Size: Repeat Row 2B until you have a total of 44 rows.
Small Adult Size: Repeat Row 2B until you have a total of 48 rows.
Adult Size: Repeat Row 2B until you have a total of 52 rows.
Do not fasten off.
Ear Warmer Part 3
In the first row, we will join our two sections back together. We are continuing on from the second piece made in part 2.
Part 3 Row 1: CH1, turn BLOSC 5(5, 6, 7, 7), cross the two center pieces, then BLOSC into the next 5(5, 6, 7, 7) STs of the second piece.
Part 3 Row 2: CH1, turn, BLOSC across. (10, 10, 12, 14, 14)
Continue to repeat Row 2 until you have the number of rows needed for the size you are making.
Baby Size: Repeat Row 2 until you have a total of 48 rows.
Toddler Size: Repeat Row 2 until you have a total of 54 rows.
Child Size: Repeat Row 2 until you have a total of 66 rows.
Small Adult Size: Repeat Row 2 until you have a total of 72 rows.
Adult Size: Repeat Row 2 until you have a total of 78 rows.
Fasten off leaving a 12-inch yarn end. Bring the two ends of the ear warmer together and use the last yarn end to whip stitch the two ends together. Weave in your ends.
Now your Criss-cross crochet ear warmer is complete and ready to be enjoyed. They work up fast and make a great gift.
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