Stoneport Earwarmer

Stoneport Earwarmer Crochet Pattern

What is Being Made

The Stoneport Earwarmer is a flat-panel headwear accessory designed by Heather Anderson from The Unraveled Mitten. This crochet pattern creates a finished earwarmer measuring approximately 4.5 inches wide by 19 inches long, making it an ideal beginner-friendly project for those new to crochet. The piece is worked flat and then seamed together to form a comfortable band that fits around the head to cover and warm the ears.

Techniques Used

The Stoneport Earwarmer employs fundamental crochet techniques suitable for beginners. The pattern is constructed by working flat in rows, which means the crocheter builds the piece in a rectangular shape before joining the ends. The design incorporates front loop only (FLO) and back loop only (BLO) techniques, which create texture and visual interest by working into specific loops of the stitch rather than under both loops. After completing all rows, the piece is seamed together using a tapestry needle to join the short ends, transforming the flat rectangle into a circular band.

Stitches Used

• Chain stitch (ch): Used to create the foundation of 19 chains at the beginning of the pattern. Note that the first chain does not count as a stitch in this design.
• Half double crochet (hdc): The primary stitch throughout the entire pattern. This medium-height stitch creates a dense, warm fabric ideal for an earwarmer. All rows consist of half double crochets worked across, with variations in which loops are used (front loop only or back loop only) to add texture.

Materials and Tools

The Stoneport Earwarmer requires 80 yards of Lion Brand Wool-Ease yarn or similar #4/worsted weight yarn. Worsted weight yarn is a standard medium thickness that works up quickly and creates a fabric with good structure and warmth. A 5mm crochet hook is used throughout the project. Additional materials include a tapestry needle for seaming the finished piece together and scissors for cutting the yarn. The pattern uses US crochet terminology.

Gauge and Sizing Information

The pattern is designed with a gauge of 8 stitches by 5 rows in the half double crochet pattern equaling 2 inches. This gauge helps ensure the finished earwarmer reaches the intended dimensions. The pattern offers flexibility for customization: to make the earwarmer larger or smaller, the crocheter can simply chain more or fewer stitches at the beginning and work additional or fewer rows. Since the pattern consists entirely of half double crochets with no specific stitch multiple requirement, adjustments are straightforward for crafters who want to personalize the fit.