‘You’re a Star’ Ear Saver (Free Crochet Pattern)
So, in the UK, from the 24th July, it will be a requirement to wear a mask while shopping. Due to my anxiety, I’ve spent this week ‘practising’ mask-wearing at home so I will be more comfortable wearing them while out and about. After a while, the backs of my ears were getting sore from wearing them – those who wear masks all day at work have my sympathies here! This how I ended up making this ear saver pattern.
These allow you to attach the straps to these buttons rather than your ears, making it much more comfortable to wear. I have also made the pattern available to all for free, both on my blog and on Ravelry. If using this pattern, please check the copyright info at the bottom of this page!
You can keep the ear saver plain, or add the appliqué to the middle for extra style! I was initially aiming for a flower, but it ended up looking more like a star, so I went with that.
This ear saver pattern is suitable for beginners and measures 95mm x 25mm. You can adjust the length by changing the number of chains your start with.
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If you would like the PDF version of this pattern, it is available on Ravelry for £1.00 free here!
On this blog, the pattern will be in US terms, with UK terms in brackets.
| CH | Chain |
| SL ST | Slip Stich |
| SC (DC) | Single Crochet (UK: Double Crochet) |
| DC (TC) | Double Crochet (UK: Treble Crochet) |
| TC (DTC) | Treble Crochet (UK: Double Treble Crochet) |
Using your main colour
Step 1: CH 20
Step 2: DC into 2nd ch from hook. DC 16 into following chs
Step 3: DC 3 into final ch. DO NOT TURN.
Step 4: Continue onto other side of starting chain. DC 16
Step 5: In final CH, DC 2. SL ST into starting CH. Fasten off and weave in ends.
Step 6: Buttons
Sew buttons onto either side of the ear saver. Depending on the buttonhole sizes, you may be able to use yarn. My buttons were a bit too small, so I used thread.
Using your contrasting colour.
Step 1: CH 2
Step 2: Into 2nd CH from hook: (SC, TRC, SC) x5
Step 3: SL ST into 1st SC. Fasten off
Sew onto middle of ear saver.
Pattern created and written by Charlotte’s Crochet and Crafts. No parts of the pattern are to be reproduced or distributed without permission.
You are welcome to use this pattern as inspiration/adaptation in your own pattern, but please give credit and do not claim this pattern as your own.
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