How to Make the Fur Lined Plaid Ear Warmer – Free Crochet Pattern
Looking for fun way to show of your love of crochet plaid? The Fur Lined Plaid Ear Warmer is a thick and quick crochet earwarmer pattern using the buffalo plaid stitch pattern! It’s so warm and cozy, perfect for cold winter months!
This post contains affiliate links. At no extra cost to you, I may receive a small commission from purchases made through affiliate links, which helps me to keep bringing awesome free content!
It’s time for another Make it for Me event! This event is a month long free crochet pattern blog hop hosted by Kathy from ELK Studio. The Fur Lined Plaid Ear Warmer is part of this event.
I chose to this Fur Lined Plaid Ear Warmer as my Make it for Me project because it’s something I will actually wear; ear warmers are my favorite winter accessory! I find them stylish and warm, and I can wear them without messing up my hair. Ha!
I love the fur look, I love the plaid look, so the Fur Lined Plaid Ear Warmer just makes sense to me! And I love it! It’s so cozy!
Before starting, you may want to check out this post on How to Create Buffalo Plaid for Crafting Projects so you can properly choose your ear warmer colors.
Here’s how to make a Fur Lined Plaid Ear Warmer:
Fur Lined Plaid Earwarmer Crochet Pattern
Option 1: Continue scrolling for free pattern instructions on this site
Option 2: Purchase the ad-free PDF that includes tutorial photos from one of my shops
Option 3: Purchase the Vol. 1 “15 Christmas Crochet Patterns” eBook.
Materials
Worsted Weight Yarn (#4)
- Dark Red (A) [1oz(60yds)]
{I used Bernat Super Value Burgundy} - Bright Red (B) [1/2oz(30yds)]
{I used Bernat Super Value Berry} - Black (C) [1/2oz(30yds)]
{I used Bernat Super Value Black}
Fur Yarn[1oz(28yds)]
{I used Bernat Pipsqueak in Whitey White}
I/9/5.50mm Crochet Hook {I highly suggest Clover Amour Hooks}
Yarn Needle
Scissors
Gauge
14 sc x 14.5 rows = 4″
Sizes {Head Circumference}
Baby [14-16”]
Toddler [17-18”]
Child [19-20”]
Teen/Small Adult [21-22”]
Large Adult [23-24”]
Stitch Guide
ch = chain
dc = double crochet
sc = single crochet
st(s) = stitch(es)
Skill Level
Easy
Written in U.S. Terms
>>Looking for more plaid patterns?
You might like some of these:
Buffalo Check Plaid Blanket
Plaid Pajama Pants Gift Basket
Plaid Pajamas Doll Set
Rustic Mug Rugs
Plaid Santa Mug Wrap
Plaid Santa Bottle Bag
Plaid Santa Christmas Stocking
Moose Slippers
Mack the Moose
Notes
- Beginning chains do not count as stitches.
- Where asterisks appear, repeat the instructions between them.
- Sizes are separated out.
- Yarn thickness varies by brand/line. Although you may choose a Worsted Weight Yarn in the Medium-4 category, your gauge may be off slightly from mine.
- Tutorial photos and charts are on the last page.
Color Changes
Before we start the blanket, here is a quick color change tutorial to make it easier to follow along with the instructions.
When changing colors, finish off the last stitch by pulling the new color through the last two loops on hook. We are using single crochets for this, so you would work it this way (for example): with Color B, insert hook in stitch indicated, yarn over, draw up a loop, drop Color B, pull Color A through those two loops created by Color B.
Now you will create your single crochets with Color A by stitching over the Color B strand. Lay Color B strand across the top of the other stitches, and then work your Color A single crochet stitches as normal. Whatever color you are not using at the time will be crocheted over. This helps create a denser warmer fabric as well as saving time on weaving in ends later.
Let’s make a Fur Lined Plaid Ear Warmer!
Instructions
BABY
R1. With Color C: Ch 55, sc in the 2nd ch from hook and in the next 5 sts, *with Color A: sc x 6, with Color C: sc x 6* 4X, turn (54)
R2. With Color C: ch 1, sc x 6, *with Color A: sc x 6, with Color C: sc x 6* 4X, turn (54)
R3. With Color A: ch 1, sc x 6, *with Color B: sc x 6, with Color A: sc x 6* 4X, turn (54)
R4-8. Repeat R3
R9. With Color C: ch 1, sc x 6, *with Color A: sc x 6, with Color C: sc x 6* 4X, turn (54)
R10. Repeat R9
Switch to Fur Yarn,
R11. Ch 2, skip 1st sc, dc in next, *skip 1, dc* across, turn (27)
R12. Ch 2, dc in each dc across, turn (27)
R13-14. Repeat R12; Fasten leaving long tail for sewing.
TODDLER
R1. With Color C: Ch 61, sc in the 2nd ch from hook and in the next 5 sts, with Color A: sc x 6, *with Color C: sc x 6, with Color A: sc x 6* 4X, turn (60)
R2. With Color A: ch 1, sc x 6, with Color C: sc x 6, *with Color A: sc x 6, with Color C: sc x 6* 4X, turn (60)
R3. With Color A: ch 1, sc x 6, with Color B: sc x 6, with Color A: sc x 6, with Color B: sc x 6* 4X, turn (60)
R4. With Color B: ch 1, sc x 6, with Color A: sc x 6, *with Color B: sc x 6, with Color A: sc x 6* 4X, turn (60)
R5-8. Repeat R3 & R4
R9. With Color C: ch 1, sc x 6, with Color A: sc x 6, *with Color C: sc x 6, with Color A: sc x 6* 4X, turn (60)
R10. With Color A: ch 1, sc x 6, with Color C: sc x 6, *with Color A: sc x 6, with Color C: sc x 6* 4X, turn (60)
Switch to Fur Yarn,
R11. Ch 2, skip 1st sc, dc in next, *skip 1, dc* across, turn (30)
R12. Ch 2, dc in each dc across, turn (30)
R13-14. Repeat R12; Fasten leaving long tail for sewing.
CHILD
R1. With Color C: Ch 67, sc in the 2nd ch from hook and in the next 5 sts, *with Color A: sc x 6, with Color C: sc x 6* 5X, turn (66)
R2. With Color C: ch 1, sc x 6, *with Color A: sc x 6, with Color C: sc x 6* 5X, turn (66)
R3. Repeat R2
R4. With Color A: ch 1, sc x 6, *with Color B: sc x 6, with Color A: sc x 6* 5X, turn (66)
R5-9. Repeat R4
R10. With Color C: ch 1, sc x 6, *with Color A: sc x 6, with Color C: sc x 6* 5X, turn (66)
R11-12. Repeat R10
Switch to Fur Yarn,
R13. Ch 2, skip 1st sc, dc in next, *skip 1, dc* across, turn (33)
R14. Ch 2, dc in each dc across, turn (33)
R15-17. Repeat R14; Fasten leaving long tail for sewing.
TEEN/SMALL ADULT
R1. With Color C: Ch 73, sc in the 2nd ch from hook and in the next 5 sts, with Color A: sc x 6, *with Color C: sc x 6, with Color A: sc x 6* 5X, turn (72)
R2. With Color A: ch 1, sc x 6, with Color C: sc x 6, *with Color A: sc x 6, with Color C: sc x 6* 5X, turn (72)
R3. With Color C: Ch 1, sc x 6, with Color A: sc x 6, *with Color C: sc x 6, with Color A: sc x 6* 5X, turn (72)
R4. Repeat R2
R5. With Color A: ch 1, sc x 6, with Color B: sc x 6, *with Color A: sc x 6, with Color B: sc x 6* 5X, turn (72)
R6. With Color B: ch 1, sc x 6, with Color A: sc x 6, *with Color B: sc x 6, with Color A: sc x 6* 5X, turn (72)
R7-10. Repeat R5 & R6
R11. With Color C: ch 1, sc x 6, with Color A: sc x 6, *with Color C: sc x 6, with Color A: sc x 6* 5X, turn (72)
R12. With Color A: ch 1, sc x 6, with Color C: sc x 6, *with Color A: sc x 6, with Color C: sc x 6* 5X, turn (72)
R13-14. Repeat R11 & R12
Switch to Fur Yarn,
R15. Ch 2, skip 1st sc, dc in next, *skip 1, dc* across, turn (36)
R16. Ch 2, dc in each dc across, turn (36)
R17-20. Repeat R16; Fasten leaving long tail for sewing.
LARGE ADULT
R1. With Color C: Ch 79, sc in the 2nd ch from hook and in the next 5 sts, *with Color A: sc x 6, with Color C: sc x 6* 6X, turn (78)
R2. With Color C: ch 1, sc x 6, *with Color A: sc x 6, with Color C: sc x 6* 6X, turn (78)
R3-4. Repeat R2
R5. With Color A: ch 1, sc x 6, *with Color B: sc x 6, with Color A: sc x 6* 6X, turn (78)
R6-10. Repeat R5
R11. With Color C: ch 1, sc x 6, *with Color A: sc x 6, with Color C: sc x 6* 6X, turn (78)
R12-14. Repeat R11
Switch to Fur Yarn,
R15. Ch 2, skip 1st sc, dc in next, *skip 1, dc* across, turn (39)
R16. Ch 2, dc in each dc across, turn (39)
R17-20. Repeat R16; Fasten leaving long tail for sewing.
Finishing
- Thread a needle with fur yarn, fold fur rows over the right side / front side of the plaid portion: sew across to attach fur to plaid.
- Turn ear warmer right side out.
- Match up the rows on the short ends, with right sides / front sides together, sew across, working through all four layers.
- Flip ear warmer, so the plaid is facing out, and wrap fur yarn 15-20 times (or until the thickness is as desired) over the seam, cinching the center.
- Hide all strings.
And that’s how you make the Fur Lined Plaid Ear Warmer!
Come on over and join the Blackstone Designs Crochet Community on Facebook for fun CALs and Giveaways, plus exclusive sales, pattern support, and so much more!
Written pattern and photographs © 2020 Sonya Blackstone of Blackstone Designs. Please do not sell, share, or modify this pattern, but instead share the link to where the pattern can be found. You may sell items you make with this pattern. This pattern, as with all Blackstone Designs/Sonya Blackstone patterns, are not for educational use without written permission from the designer.
Sonya Blackstone is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.
I can’t wait to make this! I think I am going to make a matching muff hand warmer!
I don’t understand the rows with the fur. The repeat does not make sense to me. First there are no more sc and it does not make sense to keep skipping every other stitch. Should I only stitch in the DC or in the chain space?
Hi Nancy!
This pattern has been updated!
-Sonya
I wonder if you know what colors to use if we wanted to do the blue /green plaid. I cant seem to get them right lol Amazing pattern. Thank yo!!
Hi Darcy!
Do you want it to be blue and green or a blue-green, like turquoise?
If you’re talking blue-green, you could use a dark teal and then regular bright turquoise, plus black.
For green plaid you would want dark green (like hunter green) + regular green (like kelly green)
For Blue plaid you would want dark blue (like navy) + regular blue (like royal).
-Sonya