BOREALIS EAR WARMER

FREE PATTERN WITH VIDEO TUTORIAL

Managed to squeeze a last free tutorial for Winter. We’re always in some kind of hurry the last weeks of the year and we might find ourselves in the need to make something quick and easy, that’s also cute. The Borealis Ear Warmer is inspired by the increasing turban headwear trend and the beautiful contrasts in colorful yarns.

A warm feel, to keep us protected from the cold and with a nice fit, to be made with ease, in one single piece. Perfect to go with our cozy outfits or to give as lovely presents, for family and friends.

With simple stitches, to make the most out of the yarn texture. And in two sizes, for adults and kids (4-8 years old). Mainly, back loop single crochets, which I’ve used for several patterns, for it creates a nice elastic weave. Making it also a simple pattern to follow, to be completed in only a few rounds and with a short seam by the end.

SPECIAL STITCHES

Back loop single crochet
Single crochet, made in back loop of stitches from last row/round. Insert the hook in back loop of next stitch, yarn over, pull through the stitch, yarn over and pull through two loops on the hook.

If you already have basic practice in crochet, especially with single crochets then, you will have no trouble finishing this project. Crocheting all around a foundation chain and making simple increases, will create the needed shape.

And there’s the video tutorial to guide you through, from beginning to end, all the way to the seaming, which is crucial to get the clean finishing on the front of the headband. Written instructions and photos of the process also available in this same post below, to solve any questions you may have in the process.

If you want the formatted, ad free, 6 page PDF document (with written instructions and more than 30 images in photo tutorials) of Borealis Ear Warmer, this is available in my pattern stores (Ravelry, Etsy, Lovecrochet) for USD $2.50.

Aran weight yarn, in a mix of wool and acrylic, worked great for this soft and fluffy design, that matches the season properly. And nothing else than a crochet hook, stitch marker and tapestry needle.

SUGGESTED MATERIALS

• 5 mm (H8) crochet hook
• One 100 gr/ 3.5 oz (180 m/ 197 yd) skein of Aran weight Universal Yarn Classic Shades yarn (30% wool, 70% acrylic) in #705
• Stitch marker
• Pins
• Tapestry needle
• Measuring tape
• Scissors

FINISHED SIZE: ADULT (CHILD, 4-8 years old)

8.9 (8.3)” x 3.9 (3.9)” / 22.5 (21) cm x 10 (10) cm

GAUGE

(back loop single crochet, in the round): 15 sts x 15 rnds= 4”/ 10 cm

SKILL LEVEL

Easy: This design includes basic crochet stitches, simple shaping and finishing techniques.

STITCH GUIDE

• Ch: chain
• Rnd: round
• St(s): stitch(es)
• Sl st: slip stitch
• Sc: single crochet
• Bl: back loop
• Rep: repeat
• RS: right side
• WS: wrong side

 NOTES 

• When crocheting in the round, in a spiral, with sc, place a marker in first st of the rnd.
• When crocheting in the round, in a spiral, with blsc, place a marker in first st of the rnd and move up as work progresses.
• When crocheting in the round, in a spiral, with sl st, place a marker in first st of the rnd.
• The pattern includes main directions to crochet an adult ear warmer. Directions to crochet a child ear warmer can be found in ( ).
• Images in this pattern illustrate the process for the adult ear warmer.

BOREALIS EAR WARMER
Crocheted in the round, in a spiral, starting from one end. Ch 61 (57).
Rnd 1: Starting in 2nd ch from the hook, sc 59 (55), 2 sc in next ch, continue on the other side of the ch and sc 59 (55)= 120 (112) sts

Rnd 2: 2 blsc in first st, 2 blsc in next st, blsc 56 (52), (2 blsc in next st) rep ( ) 4 times, blsc 56 (52), (2 blsc in next st) twice= 128 (120) sts

Rnd 3: (Blsc 1, 2 blsc in next st) twice, blsc 57 (53), (2 blsc in next st, blsc 1) rep ( ) 3 times, 2 blsc in next st, blsc 57 (53), 2 blsc in next st, blsc 1, 2 blsc in next st= 136 (128) sts

Rnd 4: Blsc 136 (128)= 136 (128) sts

Rnd 5: (Blsc 2, 2 blsc in next st) twice, blsc 58 (54), (2 blsc in next st, blsc 2) rep ( ) 3 times, 2 blsc in next st, blsc 58 (54), 2 blsc in next st, blsc 2, 2 blsc in next st= 144 (136) sts
Rnd 6: Blsc 144 (136)= 144 (136) sts
Rnd 7: (Blsc 3, 2 blsc in next st) twice, blsc 59 (55), (2 blsc in next st, blsc 3) rep ( ) 3 times, 2 blsc in next st, blsc 59 (55), 2 blsc in next st, blsc 3, 2 blsc in next st= 152 (144) sts

Rnd 8: Sl st 152 (144)= 152 (144) sts (avoid tightening the slip stitches, to keep the final piece elastic).
Sl st in next st.
Fasten off leaving a long tail. Weave in beginning tail.

FINISHING
JOINING BOREALIS EAR WARMER
From the WS, place 1”/ 2.5 cm of the final end of the ear warmer above opposite end and pin to keep in place. Sew the ends together with tapestry needle.

And your Borealis Ear Warmer is done, in just a few rounds and with easy stitches. With a super comfortable and soft fit. Motivating to make many more and in different colors.

To display the beautiful quality and texture of your yarns. Add the tag #borealisearwarmer for me to see your versions or name me as @chabepatterns on Instagram, and I’ll be happy to take a look at your creations.

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