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One of my favourite things to wear on fall and winter walks are chunky ear warmers. They keep my ears warm without feeling too hot. They are perfect with ponytails or messy buns. My daughters always take every new one I make because they love them too. Even my granddaughter Rose wears hers all the time.
This crochet headband is made with two strands of Mary Maxim Prism DK weight yarn. The colours blend so beautifully when held together. Every ear warmer looks different because of the variegated yarn. They use very little yarn, so they are perfect for stash busting.
If you love quick and practical crochet projects, you will enjoy this one. The Suzette stitch adds soft texture. The pattern is beginner friendly. It also includes six sizes, so you can make one for everyone.
Why You’ll Love This Free Pattern
- Quick and easy beginner-friendly design
- Six sizes — from baby to large adult
- Classic Suzette stitch creates beautiful texture
- Worked flat in rows
- Easy twist-front finish for a polished look
- Step-by-step YouTube tutorial included
- Great for markets and gifting
- Stunning colour fades using Prism DK (held double)
- Perfect stash-buster
- Optional printable gift tags and headband templates for markets
Key Takeaways
- Create a Chunky Ear Warmer with a beginner-friendly pattern, featuring six sizes from baby to large adult.
- Use Mary Maxim Prism DK yarn for beautiful colour blends while stash busting.
- The Suzette stitch adds texture. Follow the step-by-step video tutorial for guidance.
- Perfect for winter markets, gifting, and stylish family sets. Optional printable gift tags included.
- Seam the ends together for a polished look and personalize it with tags for a special touch.
Video Tutorial
Join me for a step-by-step tutorial where I guide you through the 6–18 month size of the Chunky Suzette Ear Warmer. You’ll learn the Suzette stitch, how to work your rows evenly, how to seam the perfect twist front, and how to add the finishing touches for a professional look.
Yarn Required
Mary Maxim Prism (CDN) DK Weight #3, 290yds/100g, 100% Acrylic Shown in Surfside, Desert Sunset, Sandstorm and Lakeside
Hold together 2 Strands of Yarn to create a Bulky Weight
Sizes 3-6mth (6-18mth, 2-3T, Child, Adult, L Adult) 75 (100, 150, 165, 180, 200) Yards
Yarn Substitutes
If you don’t have Mary Maxim Prism, you can substitute with other DK or super bulky yarns for a similar look:
- Swish Pops (WeCrochet)
- Lion Brand Mandala
- King Cole Riot DK
- Premier Puzzle Yarn
- Mary Maxim Marvelous Chunky (cdn site)
Crochet Hook
Notions
Gauge
Suzette Stitch: 10 sts and 10 rows equal to 4″ in pattern with 8mm hook
Size Chart
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Perfect For
- Winter markets
- Quick last-minute gifting
- Matching family sets
- Beginner crocheters
- Using up DK yarn leftovers
- Stylish, warm winter accessories
Construction
To construct the Chunky Ear Warmer, first you will create a foundation chain that determines the desired length. Next, work the pattern rows until you reach the necessary width for the specified size. Once you’ve achieved the appropriate width, seam the ends together to form the twisted front of the headband. For further assistance, a step-by-step video tutorial for the 6-18mth size is on our YouTube channel.
You may also love our Chunky Suzette Infinity Scarf shown above!
Abbreviations
Blo – Back Loop Only
Dc – Double Crochet
Rep – Repeat
RS – Right Side
Sc – Single Crochet
Sk – Skip
Sp(s) – Space(s)
St(s) – Stitch(es)
WS – Wrong Side
( ) – Work step in parentheses in the indicated stitch
Seamless Join – After the last stitch of the round, fasten off. With a yarn needle, weave under both loops of the next st, then weave through the blo of the last stitch. Weave in tail.
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Chunky Ear Warmer Pattern
3-6mth (6-18mth, Toddler, Child, Adult, Large Adult)
- Pattern is written for the smallest size, with instructions for larger sizes shown in parentheses
- Ear warmer is worked in rows from the top down
- Stitch pattern is worked over a multiple of 2 + 1
- Hold two strands of yarn with similar colours together
- You will need only 1 ball of yarn for each size; for ease, work with 2 balls or separate the ball into two and work from like colours
Row 1 (RS):
Loosely ch 38 (42, 46, 48, 50, 52), * 1 sc in the back bump of 2nd ch from hook, 1 dc in next ch; rep from * across to last st, 1 sc in last st, turn—37 (41, 45, 47, 49, 51) sts.
Row 2 (WS):
Ch 1, (1 sc, 1 dc) in first st, sk st, * (1 sc, 1 dc) next st, sk st; rep from * across, sc in last st, turn—37 (41, 45, 47, 49, 51) sts.
Row 3:
Ch 1, (1 sc, 1 dc) in first st, sk st, * (1 sc, 1 dc) next st, sk st; rep from * across, sc in last st, turn—37 (41, 45, 47, 49, 51) sts.
Row 4:
Ch 1, (1 sc, 1 dc) in first st, sk st, * (1 sc, 1 dc) next st, sk st; rep from * across, sc in last st, turn—37 (41, 45, 47, 49, 51) sts.
Row 5:
Ch 1, (1 sc, 1 dc) in first st, sk st, * (1 sc, 1 dc) next st, sk st; rep from * across, sc in last st, turn—37 (41, 45, 47, 49, 51) sts.
Row 6:
Ch 1, (1 sc, 1 dc) in first st, sk st, * (1 sc, 1 dc) next st, sk st; rep from * across, sc in last st, turn—37 (41, 45, 47, 49, 51) sts.
Row 7:
Ch 1, (1 sc, 1 dc) in first st, sk st, * (1 sc, 1 dc) next st, sk st; rep from * across, sc in last st, turn—37 (41, 45, 47, 49, 51) sts. 3-6 months Proceed to Finishing.
Row 8:
Ch 1, (1 sc, 1 dc) in first st, sk st, * (1 sc, 1 dc) next st, sk st; rep from * across, sc in last st, turn—x (41, 45, 47, 49, 51) sts.
Row 9:
Ch 1, (1 sc, 1 dc) in first st, sk st, * (1 sc, 1 dc) next st, sk st; rep from * across, sc in last st, turn—x (41, 45, 47, 49, 51) sts. 6-18 months Proceed to Finishing.
Row 10:
Ch 1, (1 sc, 1 dc) in first st, sk st, * (1 sc, 1 dc) next st, sk st; rep from * across, sc in last st, turn—x (x, 45, 47, 49, 51) sts.
Row 11:
Ch 1, (1 sc, 1 dc) in first st, sk st, * (1 sc, 1 dc) next st, sk st; rep from * across, sc in last st, turn—x (x, 45, 47, 49, 51) sts. Toddler & Child Proceed to Finishing.
Row 12:
Ch 1, (1 sc, 1 dc) in first st, sk st, * (1 sc, 1 dc) next st, sk st; rep from * across, sc in last st, turn—x (x, x, x, 49, 51) sts.
Row 13:
Ch 1, (1 sc, 1 dc) in first st, sk st, * (1 sc, 1 dc) next st, sk st; rep from * across, sc in last st, turn—x (x, x, x, 49, 51) sts. Adult and Large Adult Proceed to Finishing.
Finishing
Last row fasten off with a tail for seaming. For the best fit, it’s important to refer to the finished measurements, as slight variations in yarn thickness and gauge can affect the length and width of the headband. You may need to add or reduce rows to achieve the correct measurement, as detailed on page 5.
Seaming
With the right side facing, hold each end of the headband and fold the ends in half. Position the folded ends together, making sure the starting tail is to the inside of the layers (leaving it exposed for knotting) and the ending tail is on the outside edge for seaming. Using a yarn needle, seam all four layers of the folded ends together. Once you’ve finished seaming, weave in the yarn tails and knot tails, then trim any excess. For a visual demonstration, please refer to the accompanying video.
Final Finishing
To complete your project, add a personalized garment tag and secure it with leather rivets or embroidery thread.
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This pattern is designed by Michelle Moore of MJ’s Off The Hook Designs Inc., based in Lakefield, Ontario, Canada. Your go-to source for modern, easy crochet patterns. Published on November 13, 2025.
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