How to Crochet A Cosy Head Wrap

Barley Twist Headband, Ear Warmer or Head Wrap

Free crochet pattern ear warmer in US and UK crochet terms.

Crochet Ear Warmer in Barley Twist Yarn

So many names for the same thing, a stylish and on-trend head wrap crocheted from chunky Barley Twist Yarn.  I don't know about you but I don't always want to wear a hat and this is ideal, it is a head wrap that covers enough to keep you warm without over heating. And of course, it is really stylish. You can even drop it down around your neck if you get too warm as it make a nice neck warmer too.

I used Barley Twist yarn from Aldi's but any chunky yarn will do. You can also make it in a thinner yarn if you want to. You can also adjust how wide it is by adding or subtracting the number of chain stitches you make at the start. This pattern produces a headband that is 4 inches wide by 21 inches long and it is perfect for me. By adding the buttons it is easy to adjust the size for a smaller head.

I suggest you measure your head before you start to make sure you get it just right. Remember to leave a little 'give' in it so it fits snuggly.

Stitches in this pattern: 

• UK = Chain stitch (ch)   US = Chain Stitch
• UK = Double Crochet (DC) US = Single Crochet (SC) To make this stitch, insert hook through loop or chain stitch, yarn over hook and pull through giving you 2 stitches on your hook, yarn over hook and pull through both stitches.
• UK = Treble Crochet (TC) US = Double Crochet. To make this stitch, yarn over hook, insert hook through stitch, yarn over and pull through giving you 3 stitches on your hook, yarn over and pull through 2 loops, yarn over and pull through remaining loops.

What you need for this Crochet Ear Warmer

Approximately 70-75 yards of chunky yarn
An appropriate sized crochet hook - check the label on your yarn. I used a 9mm hook for mine. Remember a larger hook will produce a wider weave, a smaller one a tighter weave.
Scissors
A Yarn needle with a large eye
3 buttons that will fit through the treble crochet (US = Double Crochet) stitch. This means you don't need to make button holes.

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US Crochet Pattern For Barley Twist Head Wrap

Chain 10 stitches + 1

Foundation Row = Skip first stitch from hook. 

                               Double Crochet into next and every chain stitch across.

                               Chain 2 and turn the work.

2 Row = Skip first stitch, working through the front loop only, that is the loop furtherest away from you, Double Crochet each stitch across. You can find instruction for this stitch HERE.  Chain 2 and turn. Make sure you are working 10 stitches each time or the size will not be right.

Continue until it measures 20-21 inches depending on how long you want it. Measure around your head to make sure it will fit snuggly. 

Edging - To tidy up the edges single crochet all around - when you get the length you want, chain 1 and turn the work. Single crochet along the row to the end - as this will be a corner, chain 1 than single crochet into the same stitch. Single crochet down the long side to the end then turn the corner as before. Single crochet along the narrow edge, make a corner, and single crochet back up the other edge. Fasten off at the top. 

Sew in all tails. 

Sew on the buttons on one edge. 

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UK Crochet Pattern For Barley Twist Head Wrap

Chain 10 stitches + 1

Foundation Row = Skip first stitch from hook. 

                               Triple Crochet into next and every chain stitch across.

                               Chain 2 and turn the work.

2 Row = Skip first stitch, working through the front loop only, that is the loop furtherest away from you, Triple Crochet each stitch across. You can find instruction for this stitch HERE where I call it double crochet in US terms but it is Triple Crochet in UK terms.   Chain 2 and turn. Make sure you are working 10 stitches each time or the size will not be right.

Continue until it measures 20-21 inches depending on how long you want it. Measure around your head to make sure it will fit snuggly. 

Edging - To tidy up the edges double crochet all around - when you get the length you want, chain 1 and turn the work. Double crochet along the row to the end - as this will be a corner, chain 1 than double crochet into the same stitch. Double crochet down the long side to the end then turn the corner as before. Double crochet along the narrow edge, make a corner, and double crochet back up the other edge. Fasten off at the top. 

Sew in all tails. 

Sew on the buttons on one edge.