Remember when I said that we hadn't been experiencing much winter weather? Well I think Freak might blame me for the sudden freezing temps + the mounds of snow that's been predicted for us today.
Now don't get me wrong, I don't love the freezing temps but I love an excuse to wear my hats, scarves + sweaters.
If you're another person that might be cursing me right about now,
how about a little geek craft as a peace offering? At least I'm trying to keep you warm!
This is a pretty basic knitting pattern - with a little basic crochet thrown in for fun - so it's great for even a beginner.
Materials:
- Size 8 US knitting needles
- 1 skein of worsted weight golden yellow yarn
- 1 skein (or scraps) of worsted weight red yarn
- 2 stitch markers
- 1-2 button(s)
- Scissors
- Yarn needle
Instructions for earwarmer:
Cast on 88 stitches using the
long-tail cast-on method.
Knit to the last 2 stitches + then turn work.
Slip 1 stitch knitwise, knit 3 stitches then place marker, knit to the last 2 stitches + then turn work.
Slip 1 stitch knitwise, knit 3 stitches then place second marker, knit to next marker + then turn work.
*Remove marker, slip 1 stitch knitwise, knit 3 stitches then replace marker, knit to next marker + then turn work.*
Repeat this row until you have only 28 stitches between the markers.
*Slip 1 stitch knitwise, work to marker, remove marker + knit 4 stitches, replace marker, turn work.*
Repeat this row until only 2 stitches remain outside of markers.
Slip 1 stitch knitwise, knit to next marker, remove marker + work to last 2 stitches.
Knit to next marker, remove marker + work last 2 stitches.
Loosely bind off all stitches.
Weave in ends.
I found
this crochet star pattern in my collection + used it for the red star, but you can always choose another favorite star pattern to embellish your earwarmer. After crocheting I left a long tail to use for sewing the star onto the earwarmer.
When sewing the button on you have two options:
- Sew it on the top side of one of the ends + have the button visible.
- Sew it on underneath one of the ends + have the button not visible.
Since all I had were black buttons in my stash, I wanted to keep the button from being visible so I chose to sew it on underneath the end.
Ta da! Now you have a fun way to add a bit of nerdy to your everyday.
Knit one? Be sure to tag @freakandpocky (or use #freakandpocky) so we can see your creation!
I seriously can't wait to see your projects! Pretty please share them with us. I'm thinking about making a second one using blue + white to represent Captain America.
**This pattern is for personal use ONLY. **
