Lovebug Bobble Ear Warmer

Looking for a cozy crochet earwarmer with a little extra charm? The Lovebug Bobble Earwarmer is a beginner-friendly crochet headband pattern featuring sweet heart-shaped bobble stitches and a comfortable, stretchy fit. This quick crochet project is perfect for Valentine’s Day gifts, craft fairs, or adding a handmade touch to your winter wardrobe.

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Difficulty

This pattern is rated Easy. It features a simple stitch pattern and includes a video tutorial.

Sizes

Baby (Toddler) Child (Teen/Adult Small) Adult Medium (Adult Large)

Finished Measurements

Centimeters given as: baby (toddler) child (small) medium (large)

Band circumference: 40 (44) 48 (52) 56 (60)

Beanie height: 6.5 (6.5) 8.5 (8.5) 8.5 (8.5)

Inches given as: baby (toddler) child (adult) adult large

Band circumference: 16 (17) 19 (20.5) 22 (23.5)

Beanie height: 2.5 (2.5) 3.25 (3.25) 3.25 (3.25)

Yarn

You will need the following amounts of a worsted (4) weight yarn in 2 different colors:

Color 1

Baby: 14 g (29 m / 32 yd)

Toddler: 16 g (32 m / 36 yd)

Child: 22 g (45 m / 50 yd)

Teen/Adult Small: 24 g (48 m / 54 yd)

Adult Medium: 26 g (52 m / 57 yd)

Adult Large: 28 g (56 m / 62 yd)

Color 2

Baby: 7 g (14 m / 15 yd)

Toddler: 8 g (15 m / 16 yd)

Child: 11 g (22 m / 24 yd)

Teen/Adult Small: 11 g (23 m / 24 yd)

Adult Medium: 12 g (25 m / 28 yd)

Adult Large: 13 g (28 m / 30 yd)

Sample pictured was made using Loops & Threads Impeccable Solids in the color “rich orchid”, a 100% acrylic, worsted weight (4) yarn that contains 260 m (285 yd) per 127.5g (4.5 oz)

and Loops & Threads Impeccable Mouline in the color “light pink mouline”, a 100% acrylic, worsted weight (4) yarn that contains 165 m (180 yd) per 85 g (3 oz).

Here are some other great worsted weight yarns:

1. Knit Picks Brava Worsted

• A classic worsted weight made from 100% premium acrylic that’s machine washable, durable, and easy to care for

• Price Range: Budget

2. Scheepjes Stone Washed XL

• A cotton-acrylic blend offers a breathable feel with a wool-like texture that highlights stitch definition beautifully. The mottled colors are also gorgeous!

• Price Range: Mid-range

3. Malabrigo Rios Yarn

• This 100% superwash merino worsted-weight yarn is beautifully hand dyed in rich tonal and variegated colors, giving your crochet projects a luxurious feel and excellent stitch clarity. You have to try Malabrigo yarn at least once in your life!

• Price Range: Splurge

Hook Size and Notions

• 5 mm crochet hook

• Tapestry needle

• Scissors

Pattern Abbreviations

ch(s) - chain(s)

dc - double crochet

hdc - half double crochet

ps - puff stitch

rep - repeat

rnd - round

sc - single crochet

sk - skip

sl st - slip stitch

sp - space

st(s) - stitch(es)

tch(s) - turning chain(s)

yo - yarn over

** - repeat instructions between asterisks as many times as directed

( ) - work a group of stitches all in the same stitch or space

(These are US crochet terms from the Craft Yarn Council)

Special Stitches

Puff Stitch (ps)

1. Yo, insert hook into st, yo, pull up a loop (3 loops on hook).

2. Yo, insert hook into same st, yo, pull up a loop (5 loops on hook).

3. Yo, insert hook into same st, yo, pull up a loop (7 loops on hook).

4. Yo, pull through first 6 loops on hook (2 loops on hook).

5. Yo, pull through 2 loops on hook.

Gauge

2.5 shells and 10 rows in a 10 cm (4") square.

Note: Because this is a small project, working a separate gauge swatch is not necessary. It takes about the same amount of time to work the full headband. Instead, work the headband and check the finished measurements, adjusting hook size if needed.

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Video Tutorial

Notes

• This headband is worked back and forth in rows, then seamed to finish,

• A chain 3 at the beginning of a row counts as a double crochet stitch.

• To adjust for a custom size, work a foundation chain in a multiple of 6, plus 2 extra stitches.

• Pattern is written as follows: (baby) (toddler) child (small) medium (large)

• Stitch counts are given at the end of each row as follows: {baby, toddler, child, small, medium, large}

• A ps “heart” consists of (ps, ch 1, ps) all worked into one stitch.

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Pattern

Using a 5 mm crochet hook and color 1, ch 62 (68) 74 (80) 86 (92)

Row 1 sc in second ch from hook, sc in each ch across, ch 3, turn {61, 67, 73, 79, 85, 91 sts}

Row 2 dc 2 times in same st as tchs (the first st), *sk 2 sts, sc, sk 2 sts, dc 5 times in next st* rep across, working only 3 dc in last st, ch 1, turn {9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 full shells + 2 half shells now and for all even rows}

Switch to color 2

Row 3 sc in first st, *ch 1, sk 2 sts, (ps, ch 1, ps) all in next st, ch 1, sk 2 sts, sc* rep across, work last sc in top of tchs, ch 3, turn {10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 ps “hearts” now and for all odd rows}

Switch to color 1

Row 4 dc 2 times in same st as tchs (the first st), *sk ch-1 sp, sk ps, sc in next ch-1 sp, sk ps, sk ch-1 sp, dc 5 times in next st* rep across, working only 3 dc in last st, ch 1, turn

Continue following pattern in your size.

Sizes baby and toddler

Switch to color 2

Row 5 rep row 3

Switch to color 1

Row 6 rep row 4

Row 7 sc in first st, sc, hdc, dc, * hdc, sc in next 3 sts, hdc, dc* rep across until 3 sts remain, hdc, sc, sc in top of tchs {61, 67, X, X, X, X sts}

Fasten off. Finish with “Seaming.”

Sizes child, small, medium, and large

Switch to color 2

Row 5 rep row 3

Switch to color 1

Row 6 rep row 4

Switch to color 2

Row 7 rep row 3

Switch to color 1

Row 8 rep row 4

Row 9 sc in first st, sc, hdc, dc, * hdc, sc in next 3 sts, hdc, dc* rep across until 3 sts remain, hdc, sc, sc in top of tchs {X, X, 73, 79, 85, 91 sts}

Fasten off. Finish with “Seaming.”

Seaming

With the headband laid flat, bring the two short ends together, keeping the right side facing out.

Fold one end in half lengthwise. Slide the other end through the folded end, aligning all raw edges. This creates the twist at the center of the headband.

Once edges are aligned, seam across the end using a slip stitch or whip stitch.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Turn the headband right side out and gently adjust the twist if needed.

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