This is a free crochet pattern and video tutorial showing how to crochet the Lightweight Little Pebbles Earwarmer, which is an easy crochet ear warmer worked in a combination of single crochets and treble crochets to create a cozy, textured crochet pattern and your favorite Lightweight #3 yarn. Toddler, Child and Adult sizes included.
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This is the 2nd ear warmer design from the Mystery Earwarmer Crochet a Long, the Lightweight Little Pebbles Earwarmer, which is an easy crochet ear warmer worked in a combination of single crochets and treble crochets to create a cozy, textured crochet pattern and your favorite lightweight #3 yarn.
I just love the texture of this stitch pattern that I once discovered in a dress many moons ago. That dress used a crochet stitch called the Even Berry Stitch, but I found that in working the little berry stitches up, they did not hold their textured shape that well with some of them caving inward or flattening out, so I modified this stitch pattern by alternating single crochets and treble crochets to get the same exact look of the Even Berry crochet stitch, but with better stitch definition long term.
The worsted weight version of this pattern has been around since January of 2021 and updated here in September of 2024 to go hand in hand with this lightweight version.
You can work an ear warmer in different ways, but I wanted these to be beginner friendly patterns so I’ve chosen a rectangle design. What I love about this design is that after just 6 – 8 rows, you can measure the width and will know right off the bat if it will be the height you want for your ear warmer. Then, you work up the entire length and can just measure with a soft tape measure to make sure the length is correct to fit your head circumference. It takes the guess work out, and doesn’t require any additional work for checking gauge (I know many of us don’t like to do that anyway).
I am running a Washcloth Crochet a Long at the same time as this Earwarmer Crochet a Long, and the stitches are the same on both sides. If you are interested, make sure to check out my Sportweight Little Pebbles Washcloths.
Easy Textured Crochet Patterns:
Little Pebbles is a fun texture line that features a combination of single crochets and treble crochets to create an amazing texture that keeps it’s shape well and is not too bulky. These projects have a simple two row repeat making them great projects to pair with watching your favorite TV show or movie, and for projects like this washcloth, you don’t have to even count rows if you don’t want you – you can use a soft tape measure to measure as you go, and stop at the length desired.
Find more Little Pebbles accessory and home decor crochet patterns on EyeLoveKnots, and Little Pebbles accessory and wearables crochet patterns here on Cre8tion Crochet.
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Is it ear warmer or earwarmer?
In search, you will find many patterns listed as both two words, ear warmer, and one word, earwarmer. I personally like to use earwarmer (one word), but I see more patterns and articles using ear warmer (two words) plus my spell check marks it in one word as an error.
When should you wear an ear warmer?
Because I love having my hair up in a bun, my go-to cold weather accessory is an ear warmer since they are open on the top. I also live in Florida where it’s still warmer than other places in the Winter, and sometimes, an ear warmer over the ears is really all that’s needed, or pairs perfectly with a hoodie.
When I am in colder weather or windy weather, I wear an ear warmer, a messy bun beanie (which is open at the top) and then my hoodie (and usually my Ribbed Granny Stitch Cowl). I find that a beanie alone doesn’t keep my ears cozy enough.
Is an ear warmer and a headband the same thing?
An ear warmer and a headband both describe a tubular accessory that fits over your head and sits at about forehead level, but they are different even though they both could be used to keep your ears warm.
An ear warmer comes down around your forehead, is made of a thicker fabric and used to protect your ears from cold weather and winds.
A headband can be used around your forehead or worn on top of your head in your hair and while it could be used to keep your ears warm, it’s usually worn decoratively or to keep your hair out of your eyes and face. Headbands come in many different thicknesses from a very thin elastic band to a thick fabric or elastic band (and materials too including a crown-like band).
I will say that worked in a lightweight yarn, this pattern could certainly produce a nice ear warmer for cool days or nights, or with a slight change in width, a cute headband.
What is the best yarn to use to crochet an ear warmer?
There are many yarns that would be perfect for ear warmers! The first question I would start with is will it be for warm weather or cold weather? A cotton blend yarn like Berroco Modern Cotton DK would be perfect for late Spring into early Fall, and a wool blend yarn would be perfect for errands on cool, but not cold, days, like most Winter days in Florida. For cold and windy days, I’ll be springing for a worsted weight version or chunky weight version.
Acrylic yarns work well for ear warmers when it’s just cool out and not too windy. To help protect against the wind, I would recommend an animal fiber. The more animal fiber within the yarn, the better it will protect against the wind and the warmer it will be. My favorite yarns for ear warmers are wool blends, but if you are allergic to wool, but looking for a different animal fiber, try alpaca.
Yarn Alternatives:
- Cotton Blends for Warm Weather: Lion Brand Coboo, Berroco Modern Cotton DK
- Cozy Wool Blends: Jody Long Ciao, Berroco Vintage DK
- Cozy Non-Wool Alpaca Blends: Juniper Moon Herriot, Lion Brand Baby Alpaca, Lion Brand Feels Like Alpaca
- Acrylic Yarn: WeCrochet Brava Sport
Feel free to use your favorite lightweight yarn out of your stash!
How do you measure your head for an ear warmer?
Take a soft tape measure and measure your head circumference, or the distance around your head, just above your eyebrows.
What size should a crocheted ear warmer be?
You can easily adjust the height of an ear warmer if you prefer a thinner or thicker band, but average heights are:
For Toddler, the height of a crocheted ear warmer should be about 3 3/8″ – 3 1/2″.
For Child, Adult Small and Adult Large, it should be about 3 7/8″ – 4″.
Overall, you want your finished crocheted ear warmer to be about 2″ – 2 1/2″ smaller than your head circumference. This can vary depending on your yarn choice and the fit you like best (ie comfortable but loose fit or for it to fit like a hug).
For Toddler, the finished size of a crocheted ear warmer should be 17″ – 17 3/8″, Child & Adult Small should be 19″ – 19 3/8″, and Adult Large should be 20 1/2″ – 20 3/4″.
How do you adjust the height of an ear warmer worked in rows? How do you make an ear warmer thinner or thicker?
One version of this ear warmer is worked widthwise, which is equal to the height of the finished ear warmer. After about 6 – 8 rows, you can measure the width to see how tall the finished ear warmer will be. When working this fun, textured pattern, you’ll want to make sure you have an even number of chains to get an odd number of stitches, so if you wanted to make it thinner or thicker, you can remove or add any number of chains in any multiple of 2. Take the total number of chains and subtract one – that will be how many stitches you’ll have for each row.
How do you adjust the length of an ear warmer worked in rows?
To adjust the length, simply add or subtract rows making sure to finish on a row of single crochet so the pattern will continue when seamed using your preferred method.
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What Supplies Do I Need to Crochet a Lightweight Even Berry Stitch Ear Warmer?
- 105 (135, 145) Yards of Lightweight #3 Yarn – I used Lion Brand Superwash Merino in the Mustard Seed colorway
- G6/4.25mm Crochet Hook
- Tapestry Needle
- Soft Tape Measure – Gauge is Essential
Material Notes:
Acrylic yarns work well for ear warmers when it’s just cool out and not too windy. To help protect against the wind, I would recommend an animal fiber. The more animal fiber within the yarn, the better it will protect against the wind and the warmer it will be. My favorite yarns for cozy ear warmers are wool blends. If you are allergic to wool, but looking for a different animal fiber, try alpaca.
Yarn Alternatives:
- Cotton Blends for Warm Weather: Lion Brand Coboo, Berroco Modern Cotton DK
- Cozy Wool Blends: Berroco Vintage DK, Araucania Huasco DK Kettle Dyed Yarn
- Cozy Non-Wool Alpaca Blends: Juniper Moon Herriot, Lion Brand Baby Alpaca, Lion Brand Feels Like Alpaca
- Acrylic Yarn: WeCrochet Brava Sport
Feel free to use your favorite lightweight yarn out of your stash!
I love my ergonomic clay hooks from SiennasBowtique and BronzeShepherdStudio! They both have so many fun designs – I have several from each shop because they’re so darn cute and nice to hold onto! We also have lots of beautiful, handcrafted crochet hooks in our Yarn Crafts and Coffee Yarn Shop as well!
Time Spent:
For the adult small size, I had my ear warmer ready in just over an hour and a half.
Measurements – Width before Seaming:
The width will be equal to the height of the band.
- Toddler: 3 1/2″ Wide
- Child & Adult sizes: 3 7/8″ Wide
Measurements – Length before Seaming:
The length is equal to about 2″ – 2 1/2″ smaller than the head circumference.
- Toddler: 17 1/8″ Long
- Child & Adult Small: 19 1/2″ Long
- Adult Large: 20 3/4″ Long
Overall, you want your finished rectangle to be about 2″ – 2 1/2″ smaller than your head circumference. This can vary depending on your yarn choice and the fit you like best (ie comfortable but loose fit or for it to fit like a hug).
Gauge:
What I recommend is to use the Measurements section to measure gauge. Gauge itself is not terribly essential, but at least measuring your piece is.
I recommend working up about 6 – 8 rows, then measuring the width to see where you are – this will be the finished height of your ear warmer, but you can always adjust this if you would like a thinner or thicker band.
Heightwise, the most important thing is to measure the finished rectangle to ensure it is the correct size so it will fit well.
Abbreviations (US Terms):
- SC – Single Crochet (Photo Tutorial)
- TR – Treble Crochet
Pattern Notes:
Beginning chain does not count as a stitch.
To adjust the height of the band, work a chain that is of an even number so you end up with an odd number of stitches.
To adjust the length, simply add or subtract rows ending on a single crochet row so the stitch pattern will work out evenly when seamed.
Easy Lightweight Textured Ear Warmer Video Tutorial:
Written Pattern for the Easy Lightweight Textured Ear Warmer
Toddler Size Ear Warmer:
Chain 20, then SC into the 2nd chain from the hook, (TR into the next chain, SC into the next chain) across. (19 stitches)
Row 2: Chain 1, turn. SC into the 1st stitch, and each stitch across. (19 stitches)
Row 3: Chain 1, turn. SC into the first SC, then the repeat for the row begins here: (TR into the next chain, SC into the next chain) across. (19 stitches)
Rows 4 – 85: Repeat Row 2 + 3, ending on a Row 2.
Child & Adult Small Size Ear Warmer:
Chain 22, then SC into the 2nd chain from the hook, (TR into the next chain, SC into the next chain) across. (21 stitches)
Row 2: Chain 1, turn. SC into the 1st stitch, and each stitch across. (21 stitches)
Row 3: Chain 1, turn. SC into the first SC, then the repeat for the row begins here: (TR into the next chain, SC into the next chain) across. (21 stitches)
Rows 4 – 97: Repeat Row 2 + 3, ending on a Row 2.
Adult Large Size Ear Warmer:
Chain 22, then SC into the 2nd chain from the hook, (TR into the next chain, SC into the next chain) across. (21 stitches)
Row 2: Chain 1, turn. SC into the 1st stitch, and each stitch across. (21 stitches)
Row 3: Chain 1, turn. SC into the first SC, then the repeat for the row begins here: (TR into the next chain, SC into the next chain) across. (21 stitches)
Rows 4 – 103: Repeat Row 2 + 3, ending on a Row 2.
Fasten off with a long tail for sewing, and whipstitch the two ends together. I like to do this from the right side, or the textured side, of the fabric, but you could also do it from the wrong side facing. Weave in ends.
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