Come knit the Sweet Seedlings Ear Warmer with me; a simple seed stitch ear warmer pattern with i-cord edging (plus, you can knit it in either DK or Bulky weight yarn!).
This pattern is great for beginner knitters looking to expand their skill set, or more advanced knitters looking for a fun quick project. Never done an i-cord edge before? Don't worry - it's much simpler than you would expect, just consisting of knit and slip stitches.
Details
Size
Final measurement of 18” circumference stretches to fit head circumference 22.5”
Or, test size as you go to customize to your head circumference.
Materials and Yardage
| Version | Yardage (approx.) | Sample Yarn | |
| DK (Green) | ~110 yards | Serial Knitters Bridle Trails DK | |
| Bulky (Pastel Rainbow) | ~80 yards | Wandering Flock Bulky |
Other Yarn Ideas
- Hold two different color yarns together - for a DK equivalent use 2 strands of Fingering weight, and for a Bulky equivalent use 2 strands of DK weight
- Want something super soft? An alpaca bulky yarn that I love is Cascade Yarns Baby Alpaca
- On a Budget? Try one of the many different colors of Paintbox Yarns Simply DK
- One of my absolute favorite places online to browse different yarn brands is LoveCrafts
Needles and Notions
- DK Version: Size US 6 (4mm) needles, straight or circular
- Bulky Version: Size US 10.5 (6.5mm) needles, straight or circular
- Tapestry needle to weave in ends
Gauge
DK Version: 4" = 22 st in seed stitch
Bulky Version: 4" = 16 st in seed stitch
Abbreviations
- K - Knit
- P - Purl
- Sl1 - Slip 1 knit-wise
- RS - Right Side
- WS - Wrong Side
- St - Stitch
- Wyif - with yarn held in front
Pattern
Cast on 29 st (for DK version) OR 21 st (for Bulky version) using long-tail cast-on method.
BTW - here is a great video of the i-cord edging process!
Row 1 (RS): K1, Sl1 wyif, K1, [P1, K1] to last 4 st, P1, K1, Sl1 wyif, K1, turn
Row 2 (WS): Sl1 wyif, K1, Sl1 wyif, [P1, K1] to last 4 st, P1, Sl1 wyif, K1, Sl1 wyif, turn
Repeat rows 1-2 for 18", or desired length to fit head circumference
On RS, cast off knit-wise.
Seam with tapestry needle by putting cast-edge to bind-off edge and using mattress stitch to seam together. Sew in ends.
Enjoy your stitching!
Thank you for knitting my pattern - I hope it brings some joy and coziness to your day. This is one of those patterns I knit again and again for gifts (it goes especially quickly in bulky weight).
If you liked this pattern, check out some of my other patterns for sale. You can find me on Ravelry, Etsy, or purchase here on my website.
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