Crochet the heart stitch ear warmer using the heart puff stitch. This textured stitch is easy to crochet and there are video tutorials to help you along the way. Keep reading for the free crochet pattern.
Crochet the Heart Stitch Ear Warmer in Multiple Sizes
If you haven't crocheted the heart puff stitch before (like in my Heart Stitch Hat) - this is the perfect project to try it out! This super textured ear warmer is a fast and easy project. It's also easily adjustable in size (see pattern notes below) so go ahead and make it for the kids and adults in your life!
Crochet the Heart Stitch with Alternating Rows of Texture
This ear warmer may look complicated due to all the texture, but it's not! The Heart Stitch Ear Warmer uses just a few different types of stitches in alternating rounds. If you find you need help with the puff stitch - I've got a video tutorial below to teach you how to crochet it.
Crochet Heart Stitch for Valentine's Day
I designed this pattern as a Valentine’s themed ear warmer. It's my subtle nod to the holiday instead of going for a more obvious heart pattern. I say subtle, because this ear warmer can really be worn all fall and winter long with that amazing texture of the puff stitches!
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Heart Stitch Ear Warmer - Free Crochet Pattern
Supplies:
- Approx. 65 yards of a Category 4 yarn such as Red Heart Super Saver
- H/5.0mm crochet hook - I love Clover Amour or check out these adorable custom polymer clay hooks!
- Scissors - I always keep these travel scissors in my hook case
- Yarn needle
- Faux fur pom or make your own Faux Fur Pom Pom with this free crochet pattern!
Abbreviations (written in U.S. terms):
- ch: chain
- sl st: slip stitch
- SC: single crochet
- HDC: half double crochet
- Puff: (Yarn over hook and pull up a loop) repeat 4 times. You will have 9 loops on your hook. Yarn over and pull through all 9 loops.
- DCV: double crochet v-stitch - (double crochet, ch 1, double crochet) into one stitch
Video Tutorials To Help You Get Started:
How to Crochet the Puff Stitch - Left Handed Video (the right handed video will load with the page.)
Gauge
6 sts x 6 rows = 2” square in SC
Finished Size:
- Adult Width = 10"
- Adult Length = 4"
Pattern Notes
- Chain stitches at the beginning of rows/rounds do not count as a stitch
- The end of each round is joined to the first stitch of the round with a sl st.
- Add or subtract from the starting chain in multiples of three to change the finished width of this project.
Instructions
Adult
ch 60
Round 1: ch 2, HDC around (60).
Round 2: ch 2, SC in the third loop around.
Round 3: ch 2, skip 1, (puff, ch 1, puff), *skip 2, (puff, ch 1, puff), repeat from * 18 more times, skip the last st and sl st into the first st of the round (20 puff-v sts)
Round 4: ch 1, HDC around (60).
Round 5: ch 1, SC in the third loop around.
Round 6: ch 1, skip 1, DCV, *skip 2, DCV, repeat from * 18 more times, skip the last st and sl st into the first st of the round (20 DCV)
Round 7: ch 1, HDC around (60).
Round 8: ch 1, SC in the third loop around.
Round 9: ch 2, skip 1, (puff, ch 1, puff), *skip 2, (puff, ch 1, puff), repeat from * 18 more times, skip the last st and sl st into the first st of the round (20 puff-v sts)
Round 10: ch 2, HDC around (60).
Round 11: ch 2, HDC in the third loop around.
Tie off yarn and weave in all ends.
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