I am so excited to be able to share this new FREE crochet pattern with you today, as it is very near and dear to my heart. And come to think of it, it isn’t even new at all! This is the first pattern I ever designed which was more than 6 years ago! I created this ear warmer as a way to practice the new skill I had just learned: crochet cables!

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One Skein Makes Blog Hop 2022

This pattern was featured on Sunday, February 27th 2022 in the One Skein Makes Blog Hop hosted by Through the Loop Yarn Craft.

Fall Fashion Blog Hop 2021

This pattern was also featured on October 20, 2021 on the Fall Fashion Blog Hop by E’Claire Makery. You can see more about these patterns on the Blog Hop page.

Written Instructions

Skill Level: Advanced Beginner

Materials

• Yarn: size 4 worsted, about 115-210 yards

  • Like THIS or THIS

• Hook: J/10 – 6.0mm

• Yarn needle

• Scissors

Gauge

14 st x 9 rows in a 4” square (stitch used to obtain gauge: Double Crochet)

Finished Measurements

• Adult: approximately 3 ½” wide x 20” circumference
• Child: approximately 3” wide x 18” circumference

Stitch Abbreviations

• BPdc – back post double crochet

• Ch – chain

• Dc – double crochet

• FPdc – front post double crochet

• FPtr – front post treble crochet

• RS – right side

• Sc – single crochet

• Sk – skip

• WS – wrong side

Special Stitches

If you’re more of a still visual learner, I have a neat picture tutorial for how to work up cables. Check out each step and become familiar with it before you move on to the pattern.

Pattern Notes

• US Terminology 

• When the row begins with CH3, it does count as a st. 

• Instead of beginning a row with CH 3, you may want to choose to use a false (or chainless) DC stitch as explained in this video.

• Add or subtract rows or cables for bigger or smaller head circumference.

• The 3 FPTr in the 3 sk DC are worked in front of the first 3 FPTr.

• Play around with yarn weight and hook size for different cozy results.

Pattern

Adult

Ch 17

Row 1:(WS) Starting 2nd st from hook, SC in each (16)

Row 2: (RS) Ch 3, DC in next, FPDC in next, BPDC in next 2 st, FPDC in next 6 st, BPDC in next 2 st, FPDC in next, DC in next 2 st (16)

Row 3: (WS) Ch 3, DC in next, BPDC in next, FPDC in next 2 st, BPDC in next 6 st, FPDC in next 2 st, BPDC in next, DC in next 2 st (16)

Row 4: (RS) Ch 3, DC in next, FPDC in next, BPDC in next 2 st, sk next 3 st, FPTr in next 3 st, go back to first sk st FPtr in each of next 3 st, BPDC in next 2 st, FPDC in next, DC in next 2 st (16)

Row 5: (WS) Ch 3, DC in next, BPDC in next, FPDC in next 2 st, BPDC in next 6 st, FPDC in next 2 st, BPDC in next, DC in next 2 st (16)

Row 6-45: Repeat rows 2-5 for a total of 9-11 cables

Holding right sides together and working along short side, sl st through both loops of each side to join. Fasten off. Weave in ends.

Child 

Ch 13

Row 1:(WS) Starting 2nd st from hook, SC in each (12)

Row 2: (RS) Ch 3, DC in next, FPDC in next, BPDC in next, FPDC in next 4 st, BPDC in next, FPDC in next, DC in next 2 st (12)

Row 3: (WS) Ch 3, DC in next, BPDC in next, FPDC in next, BPDC in next 4 st, FPDC in next, BPDC in next, DC in next 2 st (12)

Row 4: (RS) Ch 3, DC in next, FPDC in next, BPDC in next, sk next 2 st, FPTr in next 2 st, go back to first sk st FPtr in each of next 2 st, BPDC in next, FPDC in next, DC in next 2 st (12)

Row 5: (WS) Ch 3, DC in next, BPDC in next, FPDC in next, BPDC in next 4 st, FPDC in next, BPDC in next, DC in next 2 st (12)

Row 6-37: Repeat rows 2-5 for a total of 7-9 cables

Holding right sides together and working along short side, sl st through both loops of each side to join. Fasten off. Weave in ends.

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The Fine Print

This pattern and its images are the property of Juniper and Oakes ©2021. The pattern is for your personal use only. Please do not copy/paste, distribute, or alter and claim as your own. You may sell products made by this pattern, but please credit @juniperandoakes and remember to link back to juniperandoakes.com or credit Juniper & Oakes on the craft fair tag. 

If you make this pattern, please email a picture to [email protected] and I will include it in a gallery on my website.You may post pictures on social media and tag @juniperandoakes and use the hashtag #juniperandoakes and #jaocozycabledearwarmer and #jaoinreallife. You can also post pictures on my Facebook Page, or in the Juniper + Oakes Crochet Community Facebook Group.

Let me know if you run into a problem. I respond quickly and will help any way I can to clarify any confusion or challenging stitches.