Wheat Stitch™ Crochet Earwarmer
Wrap your ears in cozy texture with the Wheat Stitch™ Crochet Earwarmer Pattern — a stylish, comfortable accessory that’s perfect for chilly mornings, winter walks, and everyday wear.
This crochet earwarmer is worked flat in rows using my signature Wheat Stitch™, which follows an easy-to-memorize 4-row repeat. The construction is simple and satisfying: you’ll crochet the length first to comfortably fit around the head, then build the width through the repeating stitch pattern.
Once your earwarmer reaches the desired length, the short ends are brought together and joined with a clever “C” style seam. This finishing technique creates the look of a chic front twist — without actually twisting the fabric — giving you a polished, modern finish with minimal bulk.
Perfect for confident beginners and experienced crocheters alike, this Wheat Stitch earwarmer works up quickly and makes a wonderful handmade gift, craft fair item, or cozy wardrobe staple. And with 7 sizes included in the pattern, this project is a cozy must-make you’ll come back to again and again.
CROCHET HOOK:
G+/7I (4.5mm) - or size to meet gauge
NOTIONS:
Removable Stitch Markers
Yarn Needle to weave in ends
Scissors
YARN:
Malabrigo Rios
100% Fine Superwash Merino Wool, 210yds/100g
Optional Mohair Addition
Malabrigo Mohair
72% Mohair, 28% Silk, 229yds/25g
Yarn Quantities:
With One Color:
34 (42, 60, 75) (90, 130, 155) yds
(If double-stranding with Mohair, add an equal amount of Mohair yardage.)
Yarn Substitutions:
Soho Playful - 65% Acrylic/35% Cotton, 218yds/100g
Berroco Vintage Worsted - 52% Acrylic/40% Wool/8% Nylon, 218yds/100g
WeCrochet Mighty Stitch - 80% Acrylic/20% Superwash Wool, 208yds/100g
Cascade 220 - 100% Pure Peruvian Highland Wool, 220yds/100g
ABBREVIATIONS:
blo- back loop only
ch - chain
flo - front loop only
RS - right side
sc - single crochet
sl st - slip stitch
st(s) - stitch(es)
WS - wrong side
GAUGE:
16 sts and 16 rows = 4" by 4" in stitch pattern repeat, not blocked.
Not sure what gauge is? Check out this blog post: What Is Crochet Gauge and How To Fix It
SIZES:
Newborn (Baby, Toddler, Child) (Adult Small, Medium, Large)
To fit Head Circumference: 12-14 (14-16, 16-18, 18-20) (21-22, 22-23, 23-24)"
This earwarmer is crocheted with approximately negative 2-3 inch ease.
SKILL LEVEL:
Advanced Beginner
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