Treviso Ear Warmer and Cowl: Two Free Crochet Patterns
As we gear up for fall markets and the gift giving season of Christmas, some of us are looking for easy and quick patterns that work up like a dream, create a stunning accessory that anyone would love to wear, but most importantly, WORK UP QUICK. Time is fleeting, at least in my life as a mom of four trying to plan my sister’s wedding, manage my little design business, keeping up with the volunteer work I do for our school - life! And I KNOW I’m not alone in trying to make time to create beauty in the midst of a crazy life. Which is why, in the middle of some of my bigger projects, I wanted to bring you something that you can create quickly, easily, with just ONE SKEIN of super bulky yarn.
In this blog post, I’m going to share not one, but TWO beautiful patterns! The ear warmer pattern can be made with just one skein (50 yds or less) of super bulky yarn AND a matching cowl pattern that will use two skeins of the same yarn. Of course, if you are on a tight budget, you could make the cowl with just one and half skeins and the ear warmer with half a skein to make an entire gift set on a tight budget.
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Free turban-style ear warmer crochet pattern and matching cowl!
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What inspired me to make this?
One question I see frequently from other crocheters is “What do I do with this yarn someone gifted me?” As yarn enthusiasts, we often inherit great-aunt So-and-So’s stash, or maybe a friend tries knitting and passes her supplies to you when she decides she doesn’t have the time to make it work. While I am always happy to accept the yarn from these stashes, I usually sort through them and choose the ones I know I will work with to keep. I pass on anything that isn’t a color of fiber that I like very much to someone I know will enjoy it more - because crocheting is all about enjoying the process!
I was gifted a small stash of yarn - mostly mill ends - all bundled up in a scented trash bag recently. A friend had tried knitting, but had given up and passed the materials to me. Although, after looking through the items she had chosen, I have to admit, she picked some tricky yarns for a beginner. Even though some of the yarns are favorites of mine, like Lion Brand Homespun (I made the Ginter Baby Blanket with that yarn!), they can be a bit of a trial to work with. Which is why simplicity is key with working with them.
Included in this stash haul was a limited edition yarn from Premier yarns, the Isaac Mizrahi Craft called Central Park. This is a thick/thin yarn, meaning it has some very thick portions, but also some extremely thin portions (like, dk/3 weight sections). In some yarns, this thick/thin quality is an error in the spinning process, but in some yarns, it is intentional. The thick/thin quality of the yarn creates a variance between each stitch for what size it will be, resulting in a rustic, artisanal quality to the finished piece - which I found to very much be the case with this Central Park yarn.
The Central Park yarn is a blend of Acrylic (to keep it budget-friendly), wool (for warmth) and polyamide (to make is shiny). I have to admit, this yarn is UNBELIEVABLY soft: like kitten fur, or a chinchilla, or baby cheeks. However, this yarn is full of texture. It has thick bits and thin bits and fluffy bits, and just all around a luxurious, soft, fluffy yarn. When working with such a textured yarn, simplicity is key! I’ll be showing you two different ways you can work with such a textured yarn to create something absolutely stunning.
Sadly, the exact yarn I used has been discontinued (WHYYYYY??? IT’S SO SOFT!!), but I’ve listed below a few good yarn subs you might have in your stash. They may not have quite they same texture as the yarn I used, but you will still get a beautiful result!
I made this baby version using Lion Brand Hometown USA.
Adjustable Sizing
This simple headband pattern can be made to any size without needing a detailed sized pattern. Basically, just make your foundation chain to fit the size of the person’s head you are making for! It’s that simple! When I made the adult version, I chained 21 and wrapped it around my head to test the fit, then continued with the pattern. I did the same with the baby version, just chained several, wrapped it around her head to test the fit, and continued with the pattern.
“But wait,” you may be thinking, “If I am making these for markets or for my Etsy shop, I can’t measure around everyone’s head and make the item on the spot. I need to prepare ahead of time!” And you are right! Which is why it is so handy to have a size chart with a list of all the average head sizes for different ages. In fact, I’ve compiled a sizing chart for preemie - adult large sizes. The chart includes how many inches to make the brim of the hat (or just the size you need to make the starting chain of this ear warmer), how tall to make a fitted hat, and how tall to make a slouchy hat. How do you get your hands on this handy-dandy chart? Easy! It’s free when you sign up for my email newsletter:
Where on earth do I find a 19 mm hook????
Not gonna lie, I had a hard time tracking down a 20 mm hook for my super bulky projects! I ended up purchasing a custom hook from Handcarved Hooks, but you can also find hooks for super bulky yarn in The Hook Nook line from We Crochet. They offer high quality resin hooks in a variety of sizes, the biggest being a massive 35 mm!!!
How long are you gonna talk before we get the pattern?
Haha, I know. I talk to much. It’s kinda true. But I felt like all that info would help you make the cowl of your dreams!!! One more thing… If you want the hat size chart and a cowl sizing chart, both are included in the paid PDF that you can purchase on Etsy or Ravelry. Of course, you can always use the free pattern that is included below.
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Materials:
Hat:
50 yds Super Bulky Yarn
I used Premier Isaac Mizrahi Central Park
19 mm Crochet Hook
Smaller hook of any size to help weave in ends.
Stitch Marker
Cowl:
100 yds of Super Bulky Yarn
I used Premier Isaac Mizrahi Central Park
19 mm Crochet Hook
Smaller hook of any size to help weave in ends.
Stitch Marker
Stitches and Terms (U.S. Terms):
Ch - Chain
St - Stitch
Sl St - Slip Stitch
Sc - Single Crochet
Ea - Each
Fch - Foundation Chain
Gauge:
4 stitches x 4 rows = 4”
Gauge swatch is worked in the waistcoat stitch in the round. Gauge is optional, as long as you meet the head measurements.
Notes:
Starting chain does not count in this pattern.
This pattern can be made bigger by adding more repeats, if desired.
Special Stitches:
Waistcoat Stitch:
Insert your hook in the middle of the sc st from the row below, instead of in the top loops. Pull up your loop higher than usual, yarn over and pull through both loops on hook. This stitch needs to be worked extremely loosely for there to be room in each stitch to put the hook through the middle of it, instead of through the top loops:
Waistcoat Stitch
Ear Warmer Pattern
Adult Size:
Ch 21, join with sl st to first ch to form a ring.
Round 1
Ch 1, sc in ea ch, join with sl st to first sc. Mark sl st with stitch marker (21 sc)
Round 2
Ch 1, waistcoat st in ea sc around DO NOT JOIN. Move stitch marker to last waistcoat st. (21 waistcoat st)
Round 3-8:
Without joining, continue working in the waistcoat in each st around, moving the stitch marker up to the last st at the end of each round. (21 waistcoat st)
Join with sl st to first st. Leave about 12” long tail.
Wrap the long tail tightly around the ear warmer to form a big knot. Tie off on the inside of the ear warmer and weave in ends.
Child Size:
Ch 19, join with sl st to first ch to form a ring.
Round 1
Ch 1, sc in ea ch, join with sl st to first sc. Mark sl st with stitch marker (19 sc)
Round 2
Ch 1, waistcoat st in ea sc around DO NOT JOIN. Move stitch marker to last waistcoat st. (19 waistcoat st)
Round 3-6:
Without joining, continue working in the waistcoat in each st around, moving the stitch marker up to the last st at the end of each round. (19 waistcoat st)
Join with sl st to first st. Leave about 12” long tail.
Wrap the long tail tightly around the ear warmer to form a big knot. Tie off on the inside of the ear warmer and weave in ends.
Toddler Size:
Ch 17, join with sl st to first ch to form a ring.
Round 1
Ch 1, sc in ea ch, join with sl st to first sc. Mark sl st with stitch marker (17 sc)
Round 2
Ch 1, waistcoat st in ea sc around DO NOT JOIN. Move stitch marker to last waistcoat st. (17 waistcoat st)
Round 3-4:
Withough joining, continue working in the waistcoat in each st around, moving the stitch marker up to the last st at the end of each round. (17 waistcoat st)
Join with sl st to first st. Leave about 12” long tail.
Wrap the long tail tightly around the ear warmer to form a big knot. Tie off on the inside of the ear warmer and weave in ends.
Super Bulky Ear Warmer Crochet Pattern: customize this pattern for any size! #freecrochetpattern
Cowl Pattern:
Adult Size:
Ch 32, join with sl st to first ch to form a ring.
Round 1
Ch 1, sc in ea ch, join with sl st to first sc. Mark sl st with stitch marker (32 sc)
Round 2
Ch 1, waistcoat st in ea sc around DO NOT JOIN. Move stitch marker to last waistcoat st. (32 waistcoat st)
Round 3-8:
Without joining, continue working in the waistcoat in each st around, moving the stitch marker up to the last st at the end of each round. (32 waistcoat st)
Join with sl st to first st. Fasten off and weave in ends.
Child Size:
Ch 27, join with sl st to first ch to form a ring.
Round 1
Ch 1, sc in ea ch, join with sl st to first sc. Mark sl st with stitch marker (27 sc)
Round 2
Ch 1, waistcoat st in ea sc around DO NOT JOIN. Move stitch marker to last waistcoat st. (27 waistcoat st)
Round 3-6:
Without joining, continue working in the waistcoat in each st around, moving the stitch marker up to the last st at the end of each round. (27 waistcoat st)
Join with sl st to first st. Fasten off and weave in ends.
Toddler Size:
Ch 21, join with sl st to first ch to form a ring.
Round 1
Ch 1, sc in ea ch, join with sl st to first sc. Mark sl st with stitch marker (21 sc)
Round 2
Ch 1, waistcoat st in ea sc around DO NOT JOIN. Move stitch marker to last waistcoat st. (21 waistcoat st)
Round 3-6:
Withough joining, continue working in the waistcoat in each st around, moving the stitch marker up to the last st at the end of each round. (21 waistcoat st)
Join with sl st to first st. Fasten off and weave in ends.
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Easy Super Bulky Crochet Pattern: Two free patterns in one! Get the crochet cowl and ear warmer pattern here!
This pattern is written by Rebekah Haas. I hold the copyright to this pattern. It should not be published, shared, or sold without direct permission of the designer. You are, of course, welcome to sell any items you make using this pattern. If you post pictures of your item on Instagram or Facebook, please credit me with the design by linking to my Instagram account or website. Thank you for choosing to make my pattern! I hope it inspires you!
