Are you looking for a crochet earwarmer pattern that makes a great last-minute gift and is available in both child and adult sizes? Then check out the Desert Meets the Sea Earwarmer, a free crochet pattern by guest contributor Caitlin’s Contagious Creations! This simple crochet earwarmer pattern uses two variations of the half double crochet stitch — the camel stitch and the herringbone crochet stitch — for an easy-to-make texture!
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About Caitlin’s Contagious Creations
Caitlin and her husband live in Northeastern, PA along with their dog, two cats, and a fish. They are loving life in the boonies and everything that goes with it. When she’s not crocheting, Caitlin loves to read, hike, kayak, snowshoe, ski, and be outside!
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Desert Meets the Sea Earwarmer
Crochet Pattern by Caitlin’s Contagious Creations
Notes from Underground Crafter
- The ad-free PDF of this pattern is available for purchase on Etsy | LoveCrafts | Ravelry
- This pattern uses U.S. pattern abbreviations.
Skill Level
- Beginner
Finished Sizes
- Adult: 21” (53.5 cm) circumference x 4.5” (11.5 cm) wide
- Child: 17” (43 cm) circumference x 4” (10 cm) wide
Gauge
- 14 HDC sts x 8 rows = 4” (10 cm) swatch
Materials Needed
- 100 yds for adult and 60 yrs for child of worsted weight yarn. I used Paintbox Yarns Simply Aran yarn in Vintage Pink (color 255).
- Size H8/ 5 mm crochet hook
- Scissors and yarn needle
Stitches and Abbreviations
- Chain – Ch
- Half Double Crochet – HDC
- Foundation Half Double Crochet – FHDC (see Pattern Notes)
- Herringbone Crochet – HrC (see Special Stitches)
- Slip Stitch – SS
- Stitch(es) – st(s)
Pattern Notes
- This pattern is made in the round with joined rows. At the end of each row you will be instructed to join the end of the row to the start of the row with a slip stitch. The placement of the stitch depends on what part of the pattern you are working on.
- The edging of this cowl is made with the camel stitch. This is a fancy way to say you work half double crochet stitches into the 3rd loop of the half double crochet stitches in the row below. You need to work 2 or more rows of half double crochets to see the effect. When working these rows, you will join with a slip stitch in the 3rd loop (the same location as the first stitch of the row). See the special stitches section for more information.
- Most of this cowl is made with the herringbone stitch. It is another variation of the half double crochet stitch. I love the amazing texture this stitch provides. It is one of those ones I can’t stop running my hand over. And best of all, it is super easy to make. Check out the special stitches section for more information.
- As an alternative to working foundation half double crochet stitches, work 77 chains and form a loop, being careful not to twist. Then work one half double crochet into each chain in the ring. Work the pattern from row 2.
Special Stitches
Special Stitch – Herringbone crochet (HrC)
- The herringbone crochet stitch is a
variation of the half double crochet stitch, with one major difference. To
complete the stitch:
- Yarn Over.
- Insert hook into stitch.
- Pull a loop up through stitch and through first loop on hook.
- Yarn over.
- Pull a loop through remaining 2 loops on hook.
Special Stitch – Camel Stitch
- The camel crochet stitch is another variation of the half double crochet stitch, but you insert your hook in a different place in the half double crochet below. To complete the stitch:
- Yarn Over.
- Insert hook into 3rd loop of half double crochet stitch from the row below. You should be able to find this loop by finding the two loops on top of the stitch and then looking toward the back of the top loops.
- Pull a loop up through stitch. You should have 3 loops on your hook.
- Yarn over.
- Pull a loop through all 3 loops on hook.
Adult Earwarmer
- Join yarn to hook.
- Row 1. FHDC 76 (see Pattern Notes). Join with FHDC to form ring. (77 sts).
- Row 2. Ch 1 (doesn’t count as a st), HDC in 3rd loop of stitch below in each stitch around. Join with SS to third loop of first stitch in row (77 sts).
- Row 3. Repeat row 2.
- Row 4. Ch 1 (doesn’t count as a st). HrC in 3rd loop of row below in first st and in each st around. Join with SS to top of first st (77 sts).
- Row 5. Ch 1 (doesn’t count as a st). HrC in each st around. Join with SS to first st (77 sts).
- Row 6. – 10. Repeat row 5.
- Row 11. Ch 1 (doesn’t count as a st). HDC in each st around. Join with SS to first st. (77 sts).
- Row 12. Ch 1 (doesn’t count as a st), HDC in 3rd loop of stitch below in each stitch around. Join with SS in 3rd loop of first stitch in row (77 sts).
- Row 13 + 14. Repeat row 12.
- Tie off and weave in ends.
Child Earwarmer
- Join yarn to hook.
- Row 1. FHDC 62. Join with FHDC to form ring (63 sts).
- Row 2. Ch 1 (doesn’t count as a st), HDC in 3rd loop of stitch below in each stitch around. Join with SS in 3rd loop of first stitch in row (63 sts).
- Row 3. Ch 1 (doesn’t count as a st). HrC in 3rd loop of row below in first st and in each st around. Join with SS to top of first st (63 sts).
- Row 4. Ch 1 (doesn’t count as a st). HrC in each st around. Join with SS to first st (63 sts).
- Row 5. – 9. Repeat row 4.
- Row 10. Ch 1 (doesn’t count as a st). HDC in each st around. Join with SS to first st. (63 sts).
- Row 11. Ch 1 (doesn’t count as a st), HDC in 3rd loop of stitch below in each stitch around. Join with SS in 3rd loop of first stitch in row (77 sts).
- Row 12. Repeat row 13.
- Tie off and weave in ends.