Twisted Chunky Ear Warmer Crochet Pattern & Video Tutorial

Farmhouse Prairie Ear Warmer Free Pattern

If you love quick, cosy makes that you can whip up in an hour, you’re going to love the Farmhouse Prairie Ear Warmer. It’s a super cosy, rustic-style accessory that’s perfect for keeping your ears nice and toasty!

This design features my brand new stitch – the Farmhouse Prairie Stitch – a variation I developed from the classic Prairie Stitch. It gives the fabric a beautifully textured, farmhouse feel while keeping it soft and stretchy. Paired with a simple front twist, that always frames the face so well.

Get the printable pdf

If you prefer an ad-free version or love having your patterns neatly printed and ready to go, you can grab the Farmhouse Prairie Ear Warmer PDF in my online stores. The printable version includes a size chart, diagrams, and easy-to-follow instructions — perfect to keep beside you while you crochet.

Materials

• Yarn: Drops Andes (65% wool, 35% alpaca) – or any super bulky substitute

• Hook: 9.00 mm crochet hook

• Other items: Yarn needle and scissors

This pattern works beautifully with Drops Andes, which is incredible soft and warm, and comes in plenty of different colours.

Size Chart

The size chart shows the finished measurements of the ear warmer and the total yarn needed for each size. Four sizes are included: toddler, child, tween, and adult. This pattern is designed with up to 1 inch (2.5 cm) of negative ease.

How to choose your size:

• Measure around the fullest part of your head (just above your eyebrows and ears).

• Select the size with a finished measurement about 1 inch (2.5 cm) smaller than your actual head measurement. This will give a snug, comfortable fit without being too tight.

Ear Warmer Video Tutorial

You can follow along with the full step-by-step video tutorial below.

It covers the materials, how to start crocheting, and how to form the twist at the end.

Farmhouse Prairie Ear Warmer

Abbreviations US Terms (UK Terms)

sc - single crochet (double crochet)
hdc – half double crochet (half treble crochet)
ch - chain
st(s) - stitch(es)
sk - skip
sl st - slip stitch

Gauge: 8.5 sts x 8 rows = 10x10 cm (4x4 in) in pattern

Special technique:

Back bar / 3rd loop: Insert your hook under the horizontal bar at the back of the stitch and work the stitch as usual.

Pattern notes:

• Read the pattern all the way through before starting.
• A video tutorial is provided to guide you through each step. 
• The head band is worked flat and then seamed to form the twist.
• Ch1 at the start of a row does not count as a stitch.
• Size may easily be adjusted by changing the starting chain. Chain any even number.

Ear warmer

Chain 34 [38, 42, 46]

Row 1 (wrong side) sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. Turn.

Row 2 ch1, hdc in 1st st, [sk1, 2hdc in next st] repeat across. Turn.

Next row working in back bar of sts from previous row (3rd loop).

Row 3 ch1, sc in each st across. Turn.

Repeat last 2 rows 2 [2, 3, 3] more times.

Fasten off.

Forming the twist

• Lay your crochet strip flat with the right side facing up.
• Bring the two short ends in towards the centre so they meet.
• Fold each short end in half, right sides together.
• Slot the folded ends together so the layers interlock.
• Sew through all 4 layers securely to hold the twist.
• Turn right side out — your twist will now be on the outside.

Weave in ends.

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