Crochet Mesh Heart Earwarmer

Introducing the Crochet Mesh Heart Earwarmer, a stylish and cozy accessory that will keep you warm and fashionable during the colder months. This unique design combines the delicate beauty of crochet with the practicality of a headband, making it a must-have item for any fashion-forward individual. Crafted with love and attention to detail, the Crochet Mesh Heart Earwarmer features a beautiful heart-shaped pattern that adds a touch of romance to your winter wardrobe. The mesh design not only adds a trendy and modern twist, but also allows for breathability, ensuring that you stay comfortable even when wearing it for extended periods of time.

NOTES:

1) This pattern is worked from the bottom up.

2) Chains inside the heart pattern count as stitches.

3) * * repeat instructions between asterisks as many times as directed or repeat at specified locations.

4) { } work instructions within brackets as many times as directed.

5) [ ] work instructions within brackets as many times as directed.

6) Make sure to get the correct gauge. I recommend using a thinner worsted weight yarn, but DK (3) weight would be possible as long as you meet the correct gauge.

SKILL LEVEL:

• intermediate

GAUGE:

• 16 sts x 9 rows = 4 inches (in DC)

FINISHED MEASUREMENT:

• approximately 4.75 in (height) x 20 in (circumference – unstretched)

MATERIALS:

• Clover Amour Crochet Hook Size H (5.0 mm)
• Clover Patchwork Mini Scissors
• Tape Measure
• Clover Jumbo Darning Needle
• Worsted (4) Weight Yarn (approximately 100 – 110 yards)

  • Hobbii Fluffy Day in blue
  • Premier Yarns Ever Soft in red

  STITCHES AND ABBREVIATIONS:

  • ch(s): chain(s)
  • dc: double crochet
  • fdc: foundation double crochet
  • rep: repeat
  • sk: skip
  • slst(s): slip stitch(es)
  • st(s): stitch(es)

  SPECIAL STITCHES:

  ps: puff stitch — yarn over, insert hook into the indicated stitch or space, yarn over, pull up a loop, (yarn over, insert hook in same stitch or space, yarn over, pull up a loop) 4 times. There will be 11 loops on the hook. Yarn over, and draw through 10 loops on the hook. There will be 2 loops on the hook. Yarn over, and draw through all loops on the hook.

  MESH HEART EARWARMER PATTERN:

  • Round 1: Ch 80, slst into the very 1^st ch to form a loop. Ch 3 (counts as 1 DC throughout), DC in each ch around. Slst into the 1^st st close the round. 80 sts OR make FDC 80. Slst into the 1^st st close the round.
  • Round 2: Ch 3, DC in the next 9 sts, PS in the next st, *DC in the next 19, PS*; Rep from * to * until 9 sts remain, DC in the last 9 sts. Slst into the 1^st st close the round. 80 sts
  • Round 3: Ch 3, DC in the next 7 sts, PS in the next st, ch 1, sk 1 st, DC in the next st, ch 1, sk 1 st, PS in the next st, *DC in the next 15 sts, PS in the next st, ch 1, sk 1 st, DC in the next st, ch 1, sk 1 st, PS in the next st*;Rep from * to * until 7 sts remain, DC in the last 7 sts. Slst into the 1^st st close the round. 80 sts
  • Round 4: Ch 3, DC in the next 5 sts, PS in the next st, ch 1, sk 1 st, {DC in the next st, ch 1, sk 1 st} 3 times, PS in the next st, *DC in the next 11 sts, PS in the next st, ch 1, sk 1 st, {DC in the next st, ch 1, sk a st} 3 times, PS in the next st*; Rep from * to * until 5 sts remain, DC in the last 5 sts. Slst into the 1^st st close the round. 80 sts
  • Round 5: Ch 3, DC in the next 3 sts, PS in the next st, ch 1, sk 1 st, {DC in the next st, ch 1, sk 1 st} 5 times, PS in the next st, *DC in the next 7 sts, PS in the next st, ch 1, sk 1 st, {DC in the next st, ch 1, sk a st} 5 times, PS in the next st*; Rep from * to * until 3 sts remain, DC in the last 3 sts. Slst into the 1^st st close the round. 80 sts
  • Round 6: Ch 3, DC in the next st, PS in the next st, ch 1, sk 1 st, {DC in the next st, ch 1, sk 1 st} 7 times, PS in the next st, *DC in the next 3 sts, PS in the next st, ch 1, sk 1 st, {DC in the next st, ch 1, sk a st} 7 times, PS in the next st*; Rep from * to * until 1 st remains, DC in the last st. Slst into the 1^st st close the round. 80 sts
  • Round 7: Ch 3, DC in the next st, [PS in the next st, ch 1, sk 1 st, {DC in the next st, ch 1, sk 1 st} 3 times] 2 times, PS in the next st, *DC in the next 3 sts, [PS in the next st, ch 1, sk 1 st, {DC in the next st, ch 1, sk 1 st} 3 times] 2 times, PS in the next st*; Rep from * to * until 1 st remains, DC in the last st. Slst into the 1^st st close the round. 80 sts
  • Round 8: Ch 3, DC in the next st, PS in the next st, ch 1, sk 1 st, {DC in the next st, ch 1, sk 1 st} 2 times, PS in the next st, DC in the next 3 sts, PS in the next st, ch 1, sk 1 st, {DC in the next st, ch 1, sk 1 st} 2 times, PS in the next st, *DC in the next 3 sts, PS in the next st, ch 1, sk 1 st, {DC in the next st, ch 1, sk 1 st} 2 times, PS in the next st, DC in the next 3 sts, PS in the next st, ch 1, sk 1 st, {DC in the next st, ch 1, sk 1 st} 2 times, PS in the next st*; Rep from * to * until 1 st remains, DC in the last st. Slst into the 1^st st close the round. 80 sts
  • Round 9: Ch 3, DC in the next 3 sts, *PS in the next st, ch 1, sk 1 st, PS in the next st, DC in the next 7 sts*; Rep from * to * until 6 sts remain, PS in the next st, ch 1, sk 1 st, PS, DC in the last 3 sts. Slst into the 1^st st close the round. 80 sts
  • Round 10: Ch 3, DC in each st around. Slst into the 1^st st close the round. 80 sts
    • Optional: For a nice edging or finishing touches, you may add a round of slip stitches to the last and first rounds.
    • Ch 1 (counts as 1 st), slst loosely in each st around. Slst into the 1^st st close the round. Fasten off and weave in ends. Turn your earwarmer with the right side facing out, and insert yarn in any st in Round 1, ch 1 (counts as 1 st), slst loosely in each st around. Slst into the 1^st st close the round. Finish off by weaving in the ends!