January 2023 - Crochets By Trista

The Winter Hills Ear Warmer combines basic stitches to create a beautifully textured yet simple cool weather accessory.

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The Yarn

I used up a partially used skeins to make my Winter Hills Ear Warmer. It’s the same yarn I used for the Granny Square Tote Bag.

You can use any type or style of worsted weight yarn that works for you.

I really enjoyed using the Uptown Worsted from Universal Yarns. It is anti-pilling too!

Supplies Needed

100 yards Lion Brand Pound of Love, or equivalent worsted weight yarn
Yarn needle
Scissors

Measuring tape

Stitches Used

Ch – Chain
Dc – Double Crochet
RS – Right Side
Sc – Single Crochet
Sl St – Slip Stitch
WS – Wrong Side

Gauge & Finished Size(s)

Gauge: 16 Sts x 16 Rows = 4” square of stitch pattern

Finished Size: Approx. 4” tall by 9” wide

Pattern Notes

Written in US crochet terms.

Stitch count listed at the end of each row.

Instructions for the twisted closure are provided.

An alternative closure has also been provided.

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The Pattern

Ch 17

1.) Sc in 2nd Ch from the hook and each Ch across. (16) RS

2.) Turn, Ch 1, Sc in 1st St, Dc in next St, *Sc in next St, Dc in next St, repeat from * across. (16) WS

3.) Turn, Ch 1, Sc in 1st St, Dc in next St, *Sc in next St, Dc in next St, repeat from * across. (16)

4.) Turn, Ch 1, Sc in 1st St and each St across. (16)

5.) Turn, Ch 1, Sc in 1st St and each St across. (16)

6.) Turn, Ch 1, Sc in 1st St, Dc in next St, *Sc in next St, Dc in next St, repeat from * across. (16)

7.) Turn, Ch 1, Sc in 1st St, Dc in next St, *Sc in next St, Dc in next St, repeat from * across. (16)

8.) Turn, Ch 1, Sc in 1st St and each St across. (16)

Repeat rows 5 – 8 until approximately 18” tall (or desired length for a tighter/looser fit).

Finish off and move on to closure.

Closure

With WS facing, fold in half to form a V. Interlock the V’s within each other and with a 10” tail sew ends together as shown below.

Weave in all ends.

Alternative Closure

With WS facing, connect last row to first row using a Sl St (or favorite seaming method) in each St across.

Weave in all ends.

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You’re going to love making the Ursula Washcloth! With the one row repeat your can probably knock an Ursula Washcloth in almost no time at all.

This advanced beginner pattern will surely help you practice a new stitch.

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My favorite part about making washcloths and dishcloths is that they are relatively inexpensive to make. They are also a great way to practice new stitches and techniques.

Does it really matter if you’re washing dirty dishes or the stress and dirt away from the day with a trapezoidal shaped fabric?

Another reason is that they make easy gifts. I made a set of Ursula Washcloths for teacher gifts this past Christmas for my son’s teachers. I threw in a bar of locally made cold-processed soap too. Less than $10 each and maybe 3 hours total of my time from start to finish on both gifts (including wrapping and shopping for yarn).

The Yarn

I purchased the purple yarn specifically for this project. I used Lily Sugar ‘n Cream in colorway Hot Purple. You can purchase it at most of the major craft stores and online here.

I had my son pick from my stash of what color to make the washcloths for his teachers. He picked a navy, I didn’t have the wrapper but I’m pretty sure that it was I Love This Cotton from Hobby Lobby.

Some of my favorite cotton yarns include: