Spiral Earwarmer

If you’re looking for a delightful knitting project, you’ll absolutely love these ear-warmers! They make a satisfying last-minute gift idea for an accomplished knitter or a fun and easy way to delve into the world of stranded knitting if it's a new skill for you. Not only are they practical, keeping your ears warm during chilly months, but they are also stylish and cute on everyone, regardless of age or style.

This versatile pattern features complete written instructions for creating ear-warmers in two different gauges: using Aran weight yarn held double or a single strand. Each version comes with four customizable sizes to ensure a perfect fit for everyone. The pattern also includes a helpful stitch pattern chart, making it easy to follow along as you knit.

You can choose between I-cord or ribbed borders to finish off your ear-warmers, adding a personal touch to your project. Plus, the pattern includes creative ideas to customize your ear-warmers further, allowing you to make them uniquely yours. If you're new to two-color stranded knitting or I-cord techniques, don’t worry! The pattern comes with brief tutorials to cheer you along and help you build your skills as you create your beautiful ear-warmers.

Skills Required: This project involves basic knitting skills including knitting in the round and two-color knitting (with a brief tutorial included). If you opt for ribbed borders, you'll need to be comfortable with purling, casting on and off, and making M1 increases. For those choosing the I-cord finish, there’s an included tutorial on I-cord, as well as guidance on picking up stitches and performing SSK decreases.

Get ready to embark on a cozy knitting adventure with these ear-warmers – your friends and family will love receiving such a thoughtful, handmade gift!