Reagan Earwarmer - Free Knitting Pattern

What do you do with 66 yards of yarn? I made a hat using some yarn that my husband put in my Christmas stocking. I had used over 2 thirds of it and really wanted to find something to do with the rest so I didn't end up adding to my box of leftover yarn. And that is how the Reagan Earwarmer pattern was born! See below for the free pattern!

You can also find a free pdf of the pattern in my Ravelry shop here.

Sizes:

Adult – One Size

Materials:

Size 7 (4.5mm) 16” circular needles

Worsted Weight Yarn #4 – I used a little less than 66 yards

1 ¼  inch button

Scissors

Needle for weaving in ends

Gauge:

22 sts in 1x2 ribbing pattern = 4 inches. This is BEFORE stretch.

The ribbing pattern is super stretchy so it will look small (my earwarmer measures between 15 and 16 inches before stretch, but it stretches to fit my 22.5 inch head nicely)

I tend to knit tightly, so check your gauge and adjust needle size accordingly.

Abbreviations:

CO – Cast on

K – Knit

Purl – Purl

St(s) – Stitch(es)

RS – Right Side

WS – Wrong Side

Notes:

To adjust size, cast on in multiples of 3.

I used the long-tail cast on method.

For binding off, either bind of loosely, or use a super stretchy bind off like this:

https://shop.mybluprint.com/knitting/article/super-stretchy-bind-off/

Instructions:

Cast on 90 sts (long-tail cast on). Join to start working in the round.

*K1, p2* repeat around

Keep repeating 1x2 ribbing until it measures approximately 4 inches from cast on edge.

Bind off loosely, or use super stretchy bind off (see link above)

Finishing:

Cut yarn, leaving long tail. Pinch the earwarmer and sew with the yarn tail (see photo below). Sew on button of choice.

I would love to see your earwarmers! Tag me on instagram @craftsbysarahliz so I can see your work!

*Permissions*

- You are free to sell what you make from this pattern. I would appreciate links back to my blog, Ravelry, or Etsy shop to credit me as the designer.

- You may not use my photos.

- You may not sell this pattern, distribute it, or claim it as your own.

© 2019 Sarah Gross - Crafts by Sarah Liz