Crochet Star Stitch Ear Warmers: A Stylish and Functional Accessory for Winter

Crochet Star Stitch Ear Warmers are the perfect blend of style and functionality for the chilly seasons. With their intricate star stitch design, they add a touch of handmade charm to your winter wardrobe. Not only do they keep your ears cozy and warm, but they also make a stylish accessory to complement your outfit.

Materials

J (6.0 mm) crochet hook

98 yards of a #4/medium weight yarn (I used Mocktail by Hobbii in “Lingonberry Spritz” for the pink one shown and “Blueberry Mule” for the blue one shown.)

Yarn/tapestry needle

Scissors

Measuring Tape

Sizing

4.5 inches tall

18-inch circumference

Pattern Notes

sc5tog: Insert hook in stitch or chain (depending on the row you’re on), yarn over, pull the loop through, *insert hook in the next stitch, yarn over, pull the loop through, repeat from * 4 times total, yarn over, pull through 6 loops on the hook.

The stitch multiple for this pattern is any odd number.

Easy Star Stitch Ear Warmer Pattern

Chain 73 (or any odd number)

Row 1: sc5tog from 2nd chain, ch 1, *sc5tog from ch 1 (pull up the first loop from “eye” of the star, pull up the next loop from in between the last two spikes worked, pull up the next loop from the last chain worked, pull up the next loop from the next chain, pull up a loop from the next chain (6 loops on the hook). Yarn around the hook, bring through all 6 loops, then ch 1.

Repeat from * until you have 1 chain left, then work 1 hdc in that last ch.

Row 2: Ch 2 and turn. *Work 2 hdc in each ch 1 (“eye” of the star) from the previous row. Repeat from * across the row, then 1 hdc in the last stitch.

Row 3: Ch 3 and turn. sc5tog from 2nd chain (bring up a loop in the second ch from the hook, bring up a loop in the third ch from the hook, bring up a loop from the first stitch, bring up a loop from each of the next three stitches (6 loops on the hook), yarn around the hook and bring through all 6 loops, then ch 1. Now work the row as we similarly did in row 1…*sc5tog from ch 1 (pull up first loop from “eye” of the star, pull up the next loop from in between the last two spikes worked, pull up the next loop from the last stitch worked, pull up the next loop from the next stitch, pull up a loop from the next stitch (6 loops on the hook). Yarn around the hook, bring through all 6 loops, then ch 1. Repeat from * until you have 1 stitch left, then work a hdc into it.

Repeat rows 2 and 3 until it is about 4.5 inches tall from the starting edge, ending on row 2 for a finished look. Note for the ear warmers shown, I did 5 pattern repeats of rows 2 and 3.

Ear Warmer Twist Top

You can simply seam the two ends together for a simple look or put a beautiful twist at the top like the ones shown. To give your ear warmer a twist, turn it inside out (so that the outside is facing inward), bring the ends together and fold each end in half. Place them together like two interlocking “C” shapes.

Seam through all four layers using the whip stitch with a matching piece of yarn and fasten off. Turn the headband right side out.

Finishing

Weave in any ends and your ear warmer is ready to wear!