1 Ear Warmer, 3 Ways!

Another great stitch for making knit ear warmers is the seed stitch. Like the garter stitch, it is a reversible stitch, which means it looks the same on the front and the back. To make the seed stitch, knit 1 stitch, purl 1 stitch across the row. Then purl the knit stitches and knit the purl stitches on the second row, and repeat this alternating pattern until you have reached your desired length. It looks great as is, however with a few simple tweaks, you can transform this ear warmer with a few simple alterations. Have fun with it! There are more ways to customize it than what is listed below, so feel free to get creative!

Simple Seed Stitch Ear Warmer

Bow Seed Stitch Ear Warmer

To create a bow effect, simply wrap matching yarn around one side of the ear warmer until you have the desired thickness. I like to wrap the yarn around the seam of the ear warmer so that it is hidden. Then tie a knot, trim the yarn, and hide it inside, behind the strands of wrapped yarn. This is a really cute, quick way to alter the ear warmer. It adds a little boho magic to it without a lot of effort or skill needed.

Seed Stitch Ear Warmer Twist

Try simply twisting the seed stitch ear warmer in two places, across from each other. This is a no-sew alteration that keeps the ear warmer in its original state, while also adding a little style to it that makes it look brand new.

How to make this Seed Stitch Ear Warmer

Bulky Yarn (5)

US 10 knitting needles

CO 14 sts

Row 1: With yarn in front, slip stitch purl-wise, p1, k1 across all stitches

Row 2: With yarn in back, slip stitch purl-wise, k1, p1 across all stitches

Repeat last two rows for desired length. Mine was 21 inches long. Cut a long tail, sew the edges together, weave in ends, block, customize, and enjoy!

I Love Ear Warmers!

 Ear warmers are a fantastic way to learn how to knit, or to practice a new stitch. It is a small project that doesn’t take very long to complete and is easy for someone new to the craft to manage. Simply cast on a few stitches and knit across all of the stitches, turn your work, and knit across again. You can keep it as simple or as complex as you would like to make it!

I especially like making ear warmers that have a twist in the middle. It is another easy way to take your ear warmers up a notch by adding some interest. It is best to do this type of ear warmer with a stitch that is the same on the front and the back of the fabric. Some reversible stitches include the garter stitch, seed stitch, moss stitch, etc.

Here is an example of an ear warmer I am making using garter stitch. Simply knit every row until the length of the fabric reaches around your head comfortably. You will want there to be a little extra length to give room for the sewing of the twist. 

Fold the fabric in half lengthwise making sure you do not twist it, otherwise the headband will not remain flat where you want it and twisted where you want it. Then line up the ends so that they eat each other. 

If you left a long tail with the yarn you were using, you can use it to sew through all four layers of fabric and anchor them together. Otherwise, you can cut a long length of the same yarn and use it to sew the layers together. This just means you will have more ends to weave in. 

Once you have sewn the ends together, weave in all your ends and begin enjoying your new, stylish ear warmers! Way to go!

 Do you like this project? Stay tuned! I will share some other tips and tricks for making additional ear warmers with a twist.

Full knitting pattern for Ear Warmers with a Twist:

Using bulky yarn and US 8 knitting needles, CO 15 stitches (or the number of stitches for the width you would like)

Knit across each stitch

Repeat the last row until the fabric has reached your desired length (mine is 18.5 inches)

Bind off all stitches, leaving a long tail for sewing

Follow above instructions for sewing the ends together to add a twist. Or simply sew the ends together for a more simple, classic ear warmer. Weave in the ends.

 

New Year, New Goals for DykemaKnits 2026!

 This year, I am hoping to engage more with my blog. I have been putting most of my energy into writing patterns and listing them for sale on my Etsy store, DykemaFiberArts.etsy.com, and that has been fun and encouraging! But I also realize I have neglected my blog, which is where everything started for me. 

Here's the thing, I had a vision and a dream, and as life has continued to grow and change, my vision has also changed and gone unaccomplished. It turns out being a mom who homeschools, participates in multiple homeschooling communities, and is passionate about knitting and crocheting, sometimes just wants to sit down, take a break, and knit and crochet. Ha! So, this year, I am hoping to write a little more, share my journey as an emerging knit and crochet designer, and create some new, simple designs that will be beginner friendly, quick, and free! I will also continue to design new things that will be for sale on my store.

So, here is to a new journey as a budding entrepreneur in the fiber arts! I hope you will tag along with me this year. If you would like to put your name down for email alerts, please use my contact form on the right to send me your name and email address. I will not sell your information. I will only use it to send out periodical newsletters about blog posts and patterns. I hope to hear from you!

Happy New Year!

Cyber Week Sale on Now!

 

The Crafty B's Artisan Boutique

 I am very excited to announce that many of my original hand knit and crochet designs are currently for sale at The Crafty B's Artisan Boutique located in Everett, Wa! It's a really neat store filled with all kinds of creative, handmade items. They even have some 3D printers printing dragons and other figurines. It's a neat place to browse and shop.

I am selling hats, fingerless mitts, dish cloths and scrubbies, and shawls/scarves! If you are local, I hope you will check it out. Otherwise, you are welcome to visit my online store at dykemafiberarts.etsy.com. I am currently working on replenishing some of my online inventory since it is now at The Crafty B's. 

Oversized Velvet Wrap Shawl

 

A new knitting pattern is now available! Visit my Etsy store, Dykema Fiber Arts, to purchase a PDF download for the Oversized Velvet Wrap Shawl knitting pattern. 

There's more to see, so please feel free to browse my other digital patterns and handmade items for sale.

Thank you for visiting!

Easter Sunday Cross Bookmark

A new knitting pattern is now available! Visit my Etsy store, Dykema Fiber Arts, to purchase a PDF download for the Oversized Velvet Wrap Shawl knitting pattern. 

There's more to see, so please feel free to browse my other digital patterns and handmade items for sale.

Thank you for visiting!