Crochet Stylish Textured Twisted Ear Warmer Free Pattern

Materials Needed:

• Worsted weight yarn (approx. 100g)
• Crochet hook (size H/8 or 5mm)
• Yarn needle for weaving in ends
• Scissors

Gauge:

8 stitches x 10 rows = 4 inches in half double crochet (HDC)

Abbreviations:

• ch = chain
• sc = single crochet
• hdc = half double crochet
• sl st = slip stitch

Instructions:

Foundation Chain:

Ch 12, and join to the first ch with a sl st to form a ring.

Round 1:

Ch 2 (does not count as hdc), hdc in each ch around (12 hdc), join with sl st.

Round 2:

Ch 2, hdc in the first hdc, *fpdc (front post double crochet) around the next hdc, hdc in the next; repeat from * around (18 stitches), join.

Round 3:

Ch 2, *hdc in the next 2 sts, fpdc around the next; repeat from * around (24 stitches), join.

Rounds 4-6:

Repeat Round 3.

Shaping the Twist:

After completing Round 6, fold your ear warmer in half lengthwise. Use a contrasting color yarn and sl st through both layers to create a twisted effect every 3 stitches until you've secured the twist.

Finishing:

Fasten off and weave in any loose ends. Block your ear warmer for the best shape.

Enjoy your new ear warmer!