Earwarmers  and headbands are so adorable don’t you think? They are the perfect fashion accessory when a hat is too much but you need a little extra warmth. When I designed this one I wanted a simple stitch that would let the yarn do all the work, but with a little texture. The star stitch seemed like the perfect choice.

I first made this earwarmer in Red Heart Boutique Unforgettable yarn but I had some Red Heart Velvety yarn and decided to try it in that too. I loved both so provided the pattern instructions for both weights!

 

 

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Skill Level: Easy
Sizes: Approximately 4” wide – make as long as desired to fit head
Supplies:  Instructions are provided for two yarn weights

• Worsted weight yarn – I used Red Heart Boutique Unforgettable
• Bulky Weight – I used Red Heart Velvety
• Size 5.5 mm (US I) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge
• Yarn needle for weaving in ends

Gauge: Not important for this project

Abbreviations: 

ch(s) = chain(s)
dc = double crochet
sc= single crochet
sl = slip
st(s) = stitch(es)

Special Stitch: Star Stitch – click HERE for tutorial

This pattern is written in US crochet terms.

Special Instructions:

• Weave ends as you work
• Ch1 at beginning of row does not count as a stitch
• Stitch count is in ( ) at end of row
• Stitch count is same as previous row unless noted
• Complete instructions in [ ] as a set as indicated

 

 

Star Stitch Headwarmer – Instructions

 

Made with Red Heart Unforgettable or other Worsted Weight #4 yarn

Row 1: Ch10, sc in 2^nd ch from hook and each remaining ch to end. (9)

Rows 2 to 4: Ch1, turn, sc in first st, 2sc in next st, sc in each st until there are 2 remaining, 2sc in next st, sc in last st. (15 after last repeat)

Row 5 (Right Side Row): Ch3 (counts as dc), turn, pull loop through 2^nd and 3^rd chs on hook, pull loop through base of beginning ch3, pull loop through next 2 sts (6 loops on hook), yarn over and pull through all 6 loops, ch1 to lock ~ this is the first Star Stitch of the Row; Star St to end, dc in same st as last part of Star St. (7 Star Sts + dc at beginning and end of row)

Rows 6: Ch1, turn, 2 sc in each eye of the Star St, sc in last st. Note: The eye of the Star St is the small opening formed when you do the final ch1 to lock the st. (15)

Repeat Rows 5 & 6 (ending with a Row 6) until the headband measures 20” (or desired finished length less 2”) from beginning.

Next Row (Repeat 3 times): Ch1, turn, sc in first st, sc2tog, sc until there are 3 sts remaining, sc2tog, sc in last st. (9 sts after last repeat)

With right sides together, match stitches of two ends and slip st together to join.

 

Border:
Row 1: Working from right side, work a round of sc evenly along outer edge, sl st to first sc to join.

Rows 2 & 3: Working in Back Loop Only, sl st in each st around, join. Fasten off after last repeat.

Join on other side and work Rows 1 – 3. Be sure to have same number of stitches as first side.

 

Made with Red Heart Velvety or other Bulky #5 yarn

Row 1: Ch8, sc in 2^nd ch from hook and each remaining ch to end. (7)

Rows 2 & 3: Ch1, turn, sc in first st, 2sc in next st, sc in each st until there are 2 remaining, 2sc in next st, sc in last st. (11 after last repeat)

Row 4 (Right Side Row): Ch3 (counts as dc), turn, pull loop through 2^nd and 3^rd chs on hook, pull loop through base of beginning ch3, pull loop through next 2 sts (6 loops on hook), yarn over and pull through all 6 loops, ch1 to lock ~ this is the first Star Stitch of the Row; Star St to end, dc in same st as last part of Star St. (5 Star Sts + dc at beginning and end of row)

Row 5: Ch1, turn, 2 sc in each eye of the Star St, sc in last st. Note: The eye of the Star St is the small opening formed when you do the final ch1 to lock the st. (11)

Repeat Rows 4 & 5 (ending with a Row 5) until the headband measures 20” (or desired finished length less 2”) from beginning.

Next Row (Repeat 2 times): Ch1, turn, sc in first st, sc2tog, sc until there are 3 sts remaining, sc2tog, sc in last st. (7 sts after last repeat)

With right sides together, match stitches of two ends and slip st together to join.

 

Border:
Row 1: Working from right side, work a round of sc evenly along outer edge, sl st to first sc to join.

Rows 2 & 3: Working in Back Loop Only, sl st in each st around, join. Fasten off after last repeat.

Join on other side and work Rows 1 – 3. Be sure to have same number of stitches as first side.

 

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