Crochet Elegant Twisted Textured Ear Warmer Free Pattern

Materials Needed:

• Worsted weight yarn in lavender
• Crochet hook size H/5.0 mm
• Tapestry needle
• Scissors

Stitches Used:

• Chain (ch)
• Slip Stitch (sl st)
• Single Crochet (sc)
• Half Double Crochet (hdc)
• Double Crochet (dc)

Gauge:

4" x 4" (10 cm x 10 cm) = 14 dc x 10 rows

Instructions:

Band:

1. Ch 80. Join with a sl st to form a ring, being careful not to twist.
2. Round 1: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with sl st to first sc. (80 sts)

Main Section:

3. Row 1: Ch 2 (counts as hdc), hdc in next st and each st around. Sl st to top of beginning ch 2. (80 sts)
4. Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as dc), skip next st, dc in next st, working in front of previous dc, dc in skipped st (crossed dc made). Repeat crossed dc pattern around. Sl st to top of ch 3. (80 sts)
5. Row 3-4: Repeat Row 1, ending with a sl st to top of beginning ch 2.
6. Row 5: Repeat Row 2.
7. Row 6-8: Repeat Row 1, ending with a sl st to top of beginning ch 2.
8. Finish off and leave a long tail for seaming.

Assembly:

9. Lay the band flat and twist once in the center.
10. Bring the ends together and sew them securely using the long tail and tapestry needle.
11. Weave in all ends.

And there you have your elegant twisted textured ear warmer! Perfect for gifting or keeping for those chilly days.