How to Crochet the Chestnut Falls Ear Warmers

October 9, 2026

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The Chestnut Falls Ear Warmers are a free crochet pattern featuring a beautiful textured crochet stitch, making them a cosy and stylish project for the colder months. They’re quick to crochet, practical to wear and a great way to add some handmade texture to your autumn and winter wardrobe. In this post, you can learn how to crochet your own with my free step-by-step pattern and tutorial.

This crochet ear warmer pattern is designed to showcase the texture of the stitch, creating a lovely tactile fabric with plenty of visual interest. Despite the detailed appearance, the stitch is straightforward to work once you get into the rhythm, making this a satisfying project for crocheters who want to learn a new technique or simply enjoy creating something useful.

Whether you’re looking for a quick weekend make, a thoughtful handmade gift or a project to use up some of your yarn stash, the Chestnut Falls Ear Warmers are a great choice.

Materials & Tools

Yarn: Lion Brand Hue + Me, 80% Acrylic, 20 % wool, Chunky (#5/Bulky), 125g (4.4oz), 125m (137yds).
Samples made in: Bellini 102, Desert 099, Grapefruit 104.
Hook: 6mm (J-10)
Darning Needle
Scissors
Stuffing

Alternative Yarn Suggestions

TITAN 100% Acrylic, #5 chunky/bulky weight yarn. 80yds, 85g. Comes in 12 shades. Ships from USA.
Create Chunky 100% Acrylic, #5 chunky/bulky weight yarn. 164yds, 100g. Comes in 30 shades. Ships from UK.
BASIX CHUNKY 100% Acrylic, #5 chunky/bulky weight yarn. 117yds, 100g. Comes in 57 shades. Ships from USA.

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Terms & Abbreviations

Stitch(s): st(s)
Slip Stitch(s): ss(s): Insert hook, yarn over, pull through stitch and loop on hook.
Chain(s): ch(s): Yarn over, pull through loop on the hook.
Double Crochet(s): dc(s): Insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, you will have two loops on the hook. Yarn over, pull through remaining two loops.
Double Treble Crochet(s): dtr(s): Yarn over hook twice, insert into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, you will have four loops on the hook. Yarn over, pull through two loops, you will have three loops on the hook. Yarn over, pull through two loops, yarn over, pull through remaining two loops.

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Pattern Notes

Written in UK terms but switchable to US crochet terms above
Skill level: Beginner
You will be making a long thin piece of fabric which will then be joined at the short ends to form the ear warmer.
Ensure you have worked at least 3 rows before checking the width of the project as the fabric will widen after working the first few rows. The bobbles will be formed when working on the wrong side of the work.

Gauge

10 sts measured over 10cm (4 inch) over double crochet row.
See completed size for row height.

Completed Size

The pattern is written as: Toddler (Child, Tween, Adult, Adult Large)

Area/Approx. Measurement	Toddler	Child	Tween	Adult	Adult Large
Circumference	40cm 16in	45.5cm 18in	51cm 20in	56cm 22in	61cm 24in
Height (Slim)	7.5cm 3in	7.5cm 3in	7.5cm 3in	7.5cm 3in	7.5cm 3in
Height (Wide)	11.5cm 4.5in	11.5cm 4.5in	11.5cm 4.5in	11.5cm 4.5in	11.5cm 4.5in

Yarn Quantities

Yardage	Toddler	Child	Tween	Adult	Adult Large
Slim	33yds	36yds	41yds	45yds	49yds
Wide	51yds	56yds	64yds	70yds	76yds

Chestnut Falls Ear Warmers: Free Pattern

You are viewing this pattern in UK terms.

Ear Warmer

Ch 42 (46, 52, 58, 62)

Row 1: Working in back bump, dc in second ch from hook and in each ch across. Turn. <41 (45, 51, 57, 61) sts>

Row 2: Ch 1 (does not count as st here and throughout), dc in first 3 (3, 3, 5, 5) sts, (dtr in next st, dc in next st) across until you have 4 (4, 4, 6, 6) sts remaining, dtr in next st, dc in last 3 (3, 3, 5, 5) sts. Turn. <23 (25, 28, 33, 35) dc, 18 (20, 23, 24, 26) dtr>

Slim Version ONLY

Rows 3-5: Ch 1, dc in each st across. Turn.

Rows 6 & 7: Repeat rows 2 & 3.

Fasten off leaving a long tail end for sewing.

Wide Version ONLY

Row 3: Ch 1, dc in each st across. Turn.

Rows 4 & 5: Repeat rows 2 & 3.

Rows 6 & 7: Ch 1, dc in each st across. Turn.

Rows 8-11: Repeat rows 2 & 3 twice more.

Fasten off leaving a long tail end for sewing.

Constructing

Fold short row ends together with right sides facing each other so that half of the short ends are touching and the other halves are overhanging.

Wrap each side of the overhang around the opposite end.

After folding the row ends together you will have 4 thicknesses.

Using long tail end, sew the 4 thicknesses together using whip stitch. Fasten off and sew in ends.

Twist the work so the right side is facing to reveal the knot.

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