The Lena ear warmer is a lovey lightweight design featuring contrasting colors in DK yarn. This beautiful crochet headband works well for the cool spring mornings and crisp fall afternoons. I love a great stash busting pattern. Since crochet ear warmers don’t use up too much yarn they’re a great way to put that leftover yarn to work! The Lena features mostly double crochet stitches so it works up quickly. The ribbing is nice and stretch giving you a great fit. With 11 sizes you can easily go up or down a size too without having to do the crochet math!

Lena Earwarmer is a textured crochet headband pattern that works up fast in DK weight yarn and fits the whole family, from newborns to adults, across 13 sizes in a single purchase.

Construction and Technique

• Worked in the round, bottom up, for a seamless finish with no awkward seam at the ears
• Front post and back post double crochet (FPdc / BPdc) create the signature raised texture and cabled-look ribbing that gives the earwarmer its structured, cozy shape
• Negative ease ensures a snug, stay-put fit that does not slip during outdoor wear
• Stripe and colorwork options are built into the pattern, making this an excellent stash-buster for leftover DK skeins

Materials

• Yarn weight: DK weight; sample shown in Swish DK by Knit Picks
• Yardage: 45 to 118 yards depending on size (generous stash-friendly range)
• Hook: US 7 / 4.5 mm
• Gauge: 8 dc x 5 rows = 2 inches in double crochet
• Notions: yarn needle for weaving ends, stitch marker

Sizing

• 13 sizes included: 0-3 months, 3-6 months, 6-12 months, 12-24 months, toddler, preschool, child, teen, small adult, medium adult, large adult
• Finished circumference is designed with negative ease for a secure, comfortable fit at each size
• Finished measurements listed in the pattern for every size

What’s Included

• Written pattern with clear, step-by-step instructions
• Captioned video tutorial and photo tutorial walking through every technique
• FPdc / BPdc stitch guidance suitable for intermediate crocheters building post-stitch confidence

Whether you are making a quick holiday gift set for the whole family or building your post-stitch skills with a satisfying small project, Lena gives you a polished, professional result in an afternoon. The wide size range means one pattern goes a long way.