Mesh Heart Earwarmer <3 *crochet pattern*

Love is in the air everywhere I look around… Love is in the air every sight and every sound….Love is in the air….Oh oh oh, oh oh oh, oh oh oh….

Did I just get you to start singing? That’s the goal! Hi there, I’m Elisa, your amiable crochet designer! Since this month is all about love, I thought I would share something that was obviously made with love (and had a heart on it)!

I’d like to present to you my most recent creation, the Mesh Heart Earwarmer! What makes this earwarmer special and unique is the incredible mesh stitches inside the embossed heart-shaped design! This pattern was created to help keep you warm during the winter months without sacrificing style! Winter in New England can be unpredictable at this time of year, so having an earwarmer on hand is a great idea whether you’re heading out for errands or attending an outdoor event. That said, the Mesh Heart Earwarmer is a fantastic complement to your everyday outfit! With all that said, let’s begin working with the pattern!

 

NOTES:

1) This pattern is worked from the bottom up.

2) Chains inside the heart pattern count as stitches.

3) * * repeat instructions between asterisks as many times as directed or repeat at specified locations.

4) { } work instructions within brackets as many times as directed.

5) [ ] work instructions within brackets as many times as directed.

6) Make sure to get the correct gauge. I recommend using a thinner worsted weight yarn, but DK (3) weight would be possible as long as you meet the correct gauge.

SKILL LEVEL:

• intermediate

GAUGE:

• 16 sts x 9 rows = 4 inches (in DC)

FINISHED MEASUREMENT:

• approximately 4.75 in (height) x 20 in (circumference – unstretched)

MATERIALS:

• Clover Amour Crochet Hook Size H (5.0 mm)
• Clover Patchwork Mini Scissors
• Tape Measure
• Clover Jumbo Darning Needle
• Worsted (4) Weight Yarn (approximately 100 – 110 yards)
  • Hobbii Fluffy Day in blue
  • Premier Yarns Ever Soft in red

STITCHES AND ABBREVIATIONS:

• ch(s): chain(s)
• dc: double crochet
• fdc: foundation double crochet
• rep: repeat
• sk: skip
• slst(s): slip stitch(es)
• st(s): stitch(es)

SPECIAL STITCHES:

ps: puff stitch — yarn over, insert hook into the indicated stitch or space, yarn over, pull up a loop, (yarn over, insert hook in same stitch or space, yarn over, pull up a loop) 4 times. There will be 11 loops on the hook. Yarn over, and draw through 10 loops on the hook. There will be 2 loops on the hook. Yarn over, and draw through all loops on the hook.

 

MESH HEART EARWARMER PATTERN:

• Round 1: Ch 80, slst into the very 1^st ch to form a loop. Ch 3 (counts as 1 DC throughout), DC in each ch around. Slst into the 1^st st close the round. 80 sts OR make FDC 80. Slst into the 1^st st close the round.
• Round 2: Ch 3, DC in the next 9 sts, PS in the next st, *DC in the next 19, PS*; Rep from * to * until 9 sts remain, DC in the last 9 sts. Slst into the 1^st st close the round. 80 sts
• Round 3: Ch 3, DC in the next 7 sts, PS in the next st, ch 1, sk 1 st, DC in the next st, ch 1, sk 1 st, PS in the next st, *DC in the next 15 sts, PS in the next st, ch 1, sk 1 st, DC in the next st, ch 1, sk 1 st, PS in the next st*; Rep from * to * until 7 sts remain, DC in the last 7 sts. Slst into the 1^st st close the round. 80 sts
• Round 4: Ch 3, DC in the next 5 sts, PS in the next st, ch 1, sk 1 st, {DC in the next st, ch 1, sk 1 st} 3 times, PS in the next st, *DC in the next 11 sts, PS in the next st, ch 1, sk 1 st, {DC in the next st, ch 1, sk a st} 3 times, PS in the next st*; Rep from * to * until 5 sts remain, DC in the last 5 sts. Slst into the 1^st st close the round. 80 sts
• Round 5: Ch 3, DC in the next 3 sts, PS in the next st, ch 1, sk 1 st, {DC in the next st, ch 1, sk 1 st} 5 times, PS in the next st, *DC in the next 7 sts, PS in the next st, ch 1, sk 1 st, {DC in the next st, ch 1, sk a st} 5 times, PS in the next st*; Rep from * to * until 3 sts remain, DC in the last 3 sts. Slst into the 1^st st close the round. 80 sts
• Round 6: Ch 3, DC in the next st, PS in the next st, ch 1, sk 1 st, {DC in the next st, ch 1, sk 1 st} 7 times, PS in the next st, *DC in the next 3 sts, PS in the next st, ch 1, sk 1 st, {DC in the next st, ch 1, sk a st} 7 times, PS in the next st*; Rep from * to * until 1 st remains, DC in the last st. Slst into the 1^st st close the round. 80 sts
• Round 7: Ch 3, DC in the next st, [PS in the next st, ch 1, sk 1 st, {DC in the next st, ch 1, sk 1 st} 3 times] 2 times, PS in the next st, *DC in the next 3 sts, [PS in the next st, ch 1, sk 1 st, {DC in the next st, ch 1, sk 1 st} 3 times] 2 times, PS in the next st*; Rep from * to * until 1 st remains, DC in the last st. Slst into the 1^st st close the round. 80 sts
• Round 8: Ch 3, DC in the next st, PS in the next st, ch 1, sk 1 st, {DC in the next st, ch 1, sk 1 st} 2 times, PS in the next st, DC in the next 3 sts, PS in the next st, ch 1, sk 1 st, {DC in the next st, ch 1, sk 1 st} 2 times, PS in the next st, *DC in the next 3 sts, PS in the next st, ch 1, sk 1 st, {DC in the next st, ch 1, sk 1 st} 2 times, PS in the next st, DC in the next 3 sts, PS in the next st, ch 1, sk 1 st, {DC in the next st, ch 1, sk 1 st} 2 times, PS in the next st*; Rep from * to * until 1 st remains, DC in the last st. Slst into the 1^st st close the round. 80 sts
• Round 9: Ch 3, DC in the next 3 sts, *PS in the next st, ch 1, sk 1 st, PS in the next st, DC in the next 7 sts*; Rep from * to * until 6 sts remain, PS in the next st, ch 1, sk 1 st, PS, DC in the last 3 sts. Slst into the 1^st st close the round. 80 sts
• Round 10: Ch 3, DC in each st around. Slst into the 1^st st close the round. 80 sts
  • Optional: For a nice edging or finishing touches, you may add a round of slip stitches to the last and first rounds.
  • Ch 1 (counts as 1 st), slst loosely in each st around. Slst into the 1^st st close the round. Fasten off and weave in ends. Turn your earwarmer with the right side facing out, and insert yarn in any st in Round 1, ch 1 (counts as 1 st), slst loosely in each st around. Slst into the 1^st st close the round. Finish off by weaving in the ends!

Aaaand you’re all done! I would love to see your version of the Mesh Heart Earwarmer! Tag me on IG @stringsandcuddles and use the hashtags #stringsandcuddles #stringsandcuddlesdesigns #meshheartearwarmer to share! Please don’t hesitate to reach out with questions regarding this pattern 🙂

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