Chevron Peaks Ear Warmer – Free Crochet Pattern
Last year, I designed the Chevron Peaks Slouch for the Hat Not Hate campaign and I really loved the technique & crochet stitches that created the design and texture of the hat. I loved it so much that I’ve created and released several new crochet patterns this season and I have several more completing testing that I can’t wait to share with all of you. During the testing phase of other *not yet released* designs, I was also asked to add an ear warmer option to the Chevron Peaks pattern. You can find the free crochet pattern in this post below, or an ad-free print friendly version on Love Crafts here, Ravelry here, or on Etsy here. *The ad-free PDF includes both the slouch & ear warmer patterns.
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I’ve had so many crocheters reach out to tell me that they LOVED my Chevron Peaks Slouch. I was pleasantly shocked because it was one of those designs that I really didn’t think would garner much attention. All of the positive messages I received were the reason I used the same technique for the argyle stocking and argyle beanie, slouch & messy bun (ear warmer coming soon). I’ve got a couple more fun designs coming your way with this technique too!
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THE YARN
Chevron Peaks Slouch – Click HERE
Chevron Peaks Ear Warmer – Scroll Down
Chevron Peaks Ear Warmer – FREE CROCHET Ear Warmer PATTERN
The free pattern is below, but if you love to work offline, or need to order your yarn, I’ve got a couple other great options for you.
Purchase the ad-free, printable PDF, including all photo tutorials, on Love Crafts here, Ravelry here, or Etsy here. *The ad-free PDF includes both the slouch & ear warmer patterns.
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MATERIALS
- Yarn: Worsted Weight Yarn / 4 / Any Color / Lion Brand Yarns Pound of Love in Claret
- Yardage: See “Fits Head Size” below for yardage of all sizes.
- Crochet Hooks: G/6/4.00mm, H/8/5.00mm (My favorite crochet hooks are the Clover Amour Hooks, I’ve never had an ache in my hand since switching)
- Scissors
- Yarn Needle
- Scrap piece of yarn or stitch marker
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Gauge
- In BLO sc: 11.5 sts = 3″; 11 rows = 3″
Fits Head Size
- Toddler: 16″ – 18″ circ. (85 yards)
- Kids: 18″ – 20″ circ. (95 yards)
- Teen / Adult Small: 20-1/2″ – 22-1/2″ circ. (100 yards)
- Adult Medium: 23″ – 24-1/2″ circ. (110 yards)
- Adult Large / XL: 23-1/2″ – 24-1/2″ circ. (120 yards)
Styles
- Chevron Peaks Slouch – Click HERE
- Chevron Peaks Ear Warmer – Scroll Down
Abbreviations (US Terms)
- ch(s): chain(s)
- sl st(s): slip stitch(es)
- st(s): stitch(es)
- sc: single crochet
- dc: double crochet
- RS: Right Side
- BLO: back loop only
- FLO: front loop only
- Rep: repeat
- Rnd: round
- yo: yarn over
- circ: circumference
- Special Join Technique – Click HERE for tutorial
Notes
- The entire pattern is worked in continuous rounds (a spiral). I suggest using a stitch marker to keep track of the round you’re on.
- Yarn Notes: Lion Brand Yarn Pound of Love in Claret was used for the sample. Another comparable light worsted weight yarn may be used as long as gauge is met.
- Lion Brand Pound of Love in Claret, 100% Acrylic (1020 yards / 932 m / 454 g / 16 oz).
- Pattern Repeats: In the crochet instructions you’ll see: rep from ( to ) around. The instructions written within the ( ) parentheses are one full pattern repeat. You are to repeat these around the entire ear warmer. The stitch pattern will repeat evenly so you should not have any stitches remaining at the end of each round.
- Sizing Note: Please note that the sizes are different for the ear warmer than they are for the slouch hat. This is because the chevron design varies slightly from the hat.
- Changes for sizes are written as follows: Toddler (Child, Teen/Adult Small, Adult Medium, Adult Large/XL).
- Chevron Peaks Slouch – Click HERE
- Chevron Peaks Ear Warmer – Scroll Down
Chevron Peaks Ear Warmer Instructions
The entire ear warmer is worked in a spiral (continuous rounds). I strongly suggest using a scrap piece of yarn to keep track of the beginning of each round.
Set-up: Using a 5mm crochet hook, ch 66 (72, 78, 84, 90), being careful not to twist the ch, join w/ a sl st to the 1st ch.
Rnd 1 (RS): Ch 1, working into the back hump of the foundation ch, sc in each ch around. Do not join. Begin using a stitch marker or scrap piece of yarn to keep track of the beginning of each round as you work. (66, 72, 78, 84, 90 sts)
Rnd 2: BLO sc in each st around.
Chevron design begins in Rnd 3. Refer to the chart below for visual help.
Rnd 3: (FLO dc in the next st 2 rnds below, BLO sc in each of the next 5 sts) rep from ( to ) around. See photos below that show where to work a FLO dc.
Rnd 4: (BLO sc in the next st, FLO dc in the next st 2 rnds below, BLO sc in each of the next 3 sts, FLO dc in the next st 2 rnds below) rep from ( to ) around.
Rnd 5: ( BLO sc in each of the next 2 sts, FLO dc in the next st 2 rnds below, BLO sc in the next st, FLO dc in the next st 2 rnds below, BLO sc in the next st) rep from ( to ) around.
Rnd 6: ( BLO sc in each of the next 3 sts, FLO dc in the next st 2 rnds below, BLO sc in each of the next 2 sts) rep from ( to ) around.
Rnds 7 – 14: Rep Rnds 3 – 6.
Rnd 15: BLO sc in each st around.
Rnd 16: Sl st in each st around (make sure not to work this part too tightly or you can greatly affect the fit of your ear warmer). Use the Special Join Technique (click here for tutorial), to join.
Fasten off. Weave in ends. Continue on to Finishing.
How to read the chart above:
- Read the chart from right to left, bottom to top.
- The Blue squares indicate when you’ll work a dc.
- Make sure to work the dc in the front loops of stitches 2 rounds below the current round.
- Begin following the chart and working a dc in round 3 of the ear warmer pattern.
- The horizontal numbers represent the stitch number. This stitch pattern is a multiple of 6 stitches.
Finishing
Note: Make sure not to work this part too tightly or you can greatly affect the fit of your ear warmer. Adjust your hook size to get the perfect fit, as needed.
Rnd 1: Join yarn in stitch closest to the first st of Rnd 1. Sl st in each st around the bottom of your ear warmer. Use the Special Join Technique (click HERE for tutorial), to join.
Fasten off. Weave in ends. Your ear warmer is complete!
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Do you prefer a thicker ear warmer?
If you prefer a little thicker ear warmer, my friend Cheryl over at Crochet 365 Knit Too, has released an ear warmer that’s very similar and uses a bulky weight /5 yarn. You’ll find her free crochet ear warmer pattern here: Michigan Mountain Crochet Ear Warmer
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