The Road Tripper Ear Warmer pattern is a textured basic for your accessory collection. Pair it with the Road Tripper Cowl for a perfect ‘treat yourself’, or a thoughtful gift set for that make-worthy person in your life.
The piece is knit flat in a broken rib stitch with selvedge edges. The front twist is created when seaming the garment, which is explained in detailed steps and corresponding pictures in this pattern.
Size
Final measurement of 18” circumference stretches to fit head circumference 22.5”
Yardage
70-90 yards (75 m) of DK weight yarn
Note: Can also substitute for 2 fingering weight strands marled together!
Sample Yarn
Isabelle Fiber Co. Silk Blend DK, in Hideous Giant Colorway
Needles & Notions
- US size 6 (4.0 mm) needles (straight or circular)
- Tapestry needle for seaming and sewing in ends
Gauge
22 stitches = 4”, in 2x2 Broken Rib (see pattern rows 1-2 for instructions)
Note: Gauge is taken after blocking
Techniques
- Long-tail cast-on
- Casting off
- K, P
- Sl