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!