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Thank you to Lion Brand for providing the yarn for this pattern sample.
As far as social media is concerned, my Cinched Ear Warmer has been one of my top all-time most popular patterns. It’s one of my earlier ones, and when I made it, I knew there were so many options for changing it up. I just never got around to it until now! This new version begins with the same cinched style, but a ribbing stitch gives it a unique look.
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The Yarn
I use Heartland in a lot of my patterns because I love everything about it – the weight (it’s worsted, but feels light), the colors (I’m a sucker for natural hues) and the sheen (not too shiny, not too dull). After the first sample, I decided that this pattern might look awesome in two colors. I didn’t want it to look striped so much as two-toned, so I chose two colors that were pretty close in shade – “Katmai” and “Grand Canyon”. Click here to view the full range of colors available.
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RIBBED CINCHED EARWARMER
Level: Easy
Size:
One Size Fist Most (Preteen – Adult Woman).
Earwarmer measures 18” around, and is 3” wide.
Materials:
- H hook (5.00mm)
- About 60 yards of Lion Brand Heartland* (Samples are shown in Glacier Bay and Katmai/Grand Canyon)
*About Heartland:
Weight: #4 worsted
Fiber: 100% Acrylic
Yardage: 5oz/142g (251yd/230m)
Gauge: 12 sc + 15 rows = 4 inches on size J-10 [6 mm] hook - Yarn needle
Gauge:
With H hook, 4 HDC = 1″
Stitches Used:
CH (chain)
SL ST (slip stitch)
FHDC (foundation half double crochet – click here for a tutorial)
RibHDC (also known as Camel Stitch or 3rd Loop HDC; see Special Stitch, below)
Special Stitch:
RibHDC – instead of putting your HDC in the top loops, find the 3rd loop. Because we’re working in turned rows, the third loop will be located just underneath the front loop. Insert your hook there and create your HDC. This forces both of the top loops to rest on the front of your project, creating a ribbing effect. It is also referred to as a Camel Stitch or 3rd Loop HDC. (Confused? You can view a photo tutorial here.)
Notes:
(1) This pattern is written in American Standard terms.
(2) Starting chains do not count as stitches.
(3) This pattern is easily adjusted to any head size. 68 STS was perfect for me, but you might want to wrap the first round around your head as you go to get the perfect fit for you.
(4) For the tan-colored sample in the photos, I actually used two different colors of Heartland (Katmai and Grand Canyon). I switched colors every other row, and carried my yarn instead of fastening it off each time.
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With H hook,
Round 1: FHDC 68. Join to the first FHDC with a slip stitch, being careful not to twist the row.
(Or, if you don’t like the Foundation Chain method, just CH 69, HDC in second CH from hook and HDC across.)
Round 2: CH1, turn. RibHDC around. Join with a SL ST to first RibHDC. (68)
Rounds 3-12: Repeat Round 2.
Cut your yarn, leaving about a 12″ tail, and finish off but don’t weave in the tail. Use your yarn needle to sew up the first round of FDCs, then weave in that tail and cut.
To Cinch:
Please note that the photos below are taken from my original Cinched EarWarmer pattern, so the pattern looks slightly different, but it’s the same concept.)
1. Thread the long tail through your yarn needle. Gather the seamed section of the headband, and fold in half so that the fold is facing you.
2. Bring either side up to the top of the fold and hold secure with your fingers.
3. Run your yarn needle through all three sections of gathered material. The closer you get to the surface, the better your cinch will look; so I run mine right under the top loops of the outer sections, and under just a few strands of the center fold.
4. Wrap the yarn around the underside of the cinch, then through the sections again. Do this a few times to secure the cinch, then tie off underneath and weave in the tail.
I love this ear warmer. My granddaughters love them. Thank you so much for sharing this pattern
My granddaughter loves this ear warmer,thanks for sharing!!
Love it the pattern and color
This is my go to pattern for ear warmers. Thank you so much for sharing your craft with us. 😀 Happy Blogiversary!!!
This is so pretty! Will have to make one for my Mom. Thanks so much for sharing the pattern! 🙂
Love the look of this headband! Thanks for sharing!!!
I lobe this pattern! I can’t wait to make a ton of them for my daughters and myself. ?
I love this pattern so cute and fun. I have made about 6 of these so far. It’s such a great stitch and works up fast.
Love this. Quick and easy. Did three of these while watching football….giving them as holiday gifts to co-workers. Thanks for the great pattern,!!
This looks so fun to make! 😀
Love the hat and someday I’ll make it.
I LOVE all your patterns!!!!!!