Learn how to crochet a quick crochet ear warmer with this free pattern and video tutorial. This super bulky half double crochet ear warmer pattern is available in 4 sizes so you can make a cozy ear warmer for everybody in the family!
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The Haylee Earwarmer is an easy, beginner friendly crochet ear warmer worked in simple half double crochet stitches. There are 4 sizes available so you can make one for everybody in the family!
You can work an ear warmer in different ways, but I wanted this to be beginner friendly patterns so I’ve chosen a rectangle design. What I love about this design is that after just 4 – 6 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).
One thing I really love about working with super chunky yarns is how quickly projects come together. You can have an adult sized ear warmer ready to wear in about half an hour — in a quick comparison to the Worsted Weight #4 version of the Haylee Earwarmer, which takes about an hour.
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How do you crochet a super bulky half double crochet ear warmer in rows?
To begin a super bulky half double crochet ear warmer in rows, first you will start with a chain of 7 or 8. Since there aren’t any multiples when working in half double crochet, you can easily change this up to any number desired. The only thing to keep in mind is that you will end up with a total number of stitches that is 1 less than the number of chains you begin with.
Next, half double crochet into the 3rd chain from the hook, and into each chain across to the end. When we count our total number of stitches, we’ll count the skipped chains at the beginning as a stitch too.
For the following row, you’ll chain 1, and turn, then half double crochet into the very first stitch and each stitch across making sure not to miss that chain at the end.
For all of the remaining rows, you’ll chain 1, and turn, then half double crochet into the very first stitch and each stitch across working into half double crochet stitches from the previous row.
Once you reach a length that is about 2″ to 2 1/2″ smaller than your head circumference, you’ll join the two ends together to create a tube. My preferred method is the join as you go method, but you can use various techniques such as hand sewing with a whipstitch or mattress stitch.
Weave in your ends when you’re finished and it’s ready to wear out!

How do you adjust the height of an ear warmer worked in rows? How do you make an ear warmer skinnier or wider?
This ear warmer is worked widthwise, which is equal to the height of the finished ear warmer. After about 4 rows, you can measure the width to see how tall the finished ear warmer will be. There isn’t a stitch multiple for this project so if you wanted to make it skinnier, you can remove any number of chains, or to make it wider add chains. Since we’re working in half double crochet stitches, 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 so the rows will continue in pattern when seamed using your preferred method. If you are using the Pull Loop Through join method, you’ll want to finish on an odd row so the last row will be an even row and complete the stitch pattern. If you are using a whipstitch or mattress stitch to join your crocheted ear warmer sides, you’ll want to finish on an even row.

If you have other questions like: is it ear warmer or earwarmer — when should you wear an ear warmer — is an ear warmer and a headband the same thing — is it necessary to work up a gauge swatch before beginning a crocheted ear warmer — what is the best yarn to use to crochet an ear warmer — what size should a crocheted ear warmer be — then you’ll want to check out my post, Everything You Need to Know About How to Crochet an Ear Warmer.
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What Supplies Do I Need to Crochet a Super Bulky Ear Warmer?
- 50 (65, 75) Total Yards of Super Bulky #6 Weight Yarn – I used Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick in the Barley colorway
- M13/9mm Crochet Hook
- Tapestry Needle
- Soft Tape Measure – Gauge is Essential
- Optional, Jewelry Pliers
Material Notes:
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 yarn choice for cozy ear warmers is a wool or wool blend. If you are allergic to wool, but looking for a different animal fiber, try alpaca. Acrylic yarns also work well for ear warmers. Sometimes the wind does go right through synthetic yarns, but less so in such a thick one.
If you don’t have a super bulky yarn in your stash, you can hold 2 – 3 strands together of a Worsted Weight #4 Yarn, like Lion Brand Wool Ease (wool blend), Lion Brand Jeans (acrylic) or Ella Rae Cozy Alpaca (non-wool alpaca blend).
Yarn Alternatives:
- Cozy Wool & Wool Blends: Louisa Harding Enorme, Araucania Fiesta Yarn
- Acrylic Yarns: Lion Brand Hometown
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!
Jewelry Pliers are an excellent tool to use to help weave in ends, as cotton yarn can be quite tough on the fingers when weaving in with just fingers and a tapestry needle.
Another great tool, especially when working with tough and/or chunky yarns is a bent tip tapestry needle. I like this silver set from WeCrochet, but Amazon also has a lot of cute, colorful options.

How Long Does it Take to Crochet a Super Bulky Ear Warmer?
I had the adult small size ear warmer worked up in about half an hour.
Measurements – Width by Length Before Seaming — to fit a head circumference of:
The width will be equal to the height of the band and the length is equal to about 2″ – 2 1/2″ smaller than the 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).
Take a soft tape measure and measure your head circumference, or the distance around your head, just above your eyebrows.
You can easily adjust the height of an ear warmer if you prefer a thinner or thicker band, but I’ll provide average heights.
- Toddler: 3 3/8″ Wide by 16 7/8″ Long — 19″
- Child & Adult Small: 4″ Wide by 19 1/4″ Long — 21 1/2″
- Adult Large: 4″ Wide by 20 3/8″ Long — 22 1/2″
Gauge – Measured in Pattern:
- 6 HDC = about 3 3/8″ Wide or
- 7 HDC = about 4″ Wide
- 7 Rows = 4 1/8″ Tall
Gauge itself is not terribly essential, but at least measuring your piece is.
I recommend working up about 4 – 6 rows, then measuring the width to see where you are – this will be the finished height of your ear warmer, and anything in my range is great, 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):
- HDC – Half Double Crochet (Photo Tutorial)
- PLT – Pull Loop Through (a join-as-you-go method)
- How to PLT: After DC in current piece, pull up a loop and pull out crochet hook, re-insert hook from the front through the corresponding stitch on Motif B [your corresponding piece] and pull loop through
Pattern Notes:
Adjust width by any number – there is no stitch multiple.
Beginning chain 1 does not count as a stitch.
To adjust the length, simply add or subtract rows making sure to finish so the rows will continue in pattern when seamed using your preferred method.
I love to use the Pull Loop Through join as I don’t enjoy hand sewing much, but feel free to seam up the ends using your preferred joining method, such as whipstitch or mattress stitch or even slip stitch – so many great methods! You’ll see this split in the instructions as For PLT Join and For Other Join.
I did use a tapestry needle to weave in my ends, but you can also weave in your ends using a small crochet hook, like a G6/4.25mm – I have a video tutorial showing how. Another way you can join yarn and weave in ends when working with wool yarns is felting, and All About Ami has a great video showing how to do it and photo tutorial.

Super Bulky Half Double Crochet Ear Warmer Video Tutorial | Super Chunky Haylee Earwarmer Video Tutorial:
Super Bulky Half Double Crochet Ear Warmer Written Pattern | Super Chunky Haylee Earwarmer Written Pattern:
Chain 7 (8, 8). HDC into the 3rd chain, and each chain across. [6 (7, 7) HDC]
For Other Join Method:
R2 – 28 (32, 34): Chain 1, turn. HDC into the 1st HDC, and each HDC across. [6 (7, 7) HDC]
Respectively, your ear warmer should measure in length about: 16 7/8″, 19 1/4″ and 20 3/8″.
Any side can be the right side (aka front) or wrong side (aka back).

Fold rectangle in half with the right sides facing each other, and seam the two ends up.
My favorite join method is the pull loop through join so I can crochet the last row and join to the first row at the same time and avoid hand sewing, but some other joining methods include whipstitch, mattress stitch and slip stitch, just to name a few – feel free to use your favorite!
Weave in ends.
For PLT Join:
R2 – 27 (31, 33): Chain 1, turn. HDC into the 1st HDC, and each HDC across. [6 (7, 7) HDC]
Respectively, your ear warmer should measure in length about: 16 1/4″, 18 5/8″ and 19 3/4″.
R28 (32, 34): Chain 1, turn. Keeping this side facing up, fold the rectangle under onto itself evenly. HDC into the 1st HDC as normal, PLT into the corresponding stitch of the beginning row. Continue to work down the row working a HDC into the next stitch, and then PLT into the corresponding stitch of the beginning row.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Pull Loop Through Join Photo Tutorial shown on the worsted weight version of the Haylee Ear Warmer:

Step 1: HDC into the 1st stitch as normal.

Step 2: Pull up a loop (so you don’t lose the stitch). I usually hold this stitch in between my left hand thumb and index finger as I go through the process.

Step 3: Remove your crochet hook.

Step 4: Insert your crochet hook into the corresponding stitch from the layer you’re joining to working from the outside in.

Step 5: Put the loop from the HDC back onto your crochet hook.

Step 6: Pull the loop down to normal tension.

Step 7: Pull the loop through the corresponding stitch.

Step 8: 1st stitch is complete.

Continue the process down the row for each stitch, then fasten off and weave in ends.

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