Tunisian Crochet Elegant Braided Warm Ear Warmer Free Pattern

Materials

• Yarn: 170-180 yards of worsted weight yarn (cream or your choice of color)
• Crochet Hook: 6.5mm Tunisian crochet hook
• Notions: Scissors, tapestry needle, locking stitch markers, clip board

Abbreviations

• TSS: Tunisian Simple Stitch
• TKS: Tunisian Knit Stitch
• YO: Yarn Over
• RP: Return Pass

Instructions

Base Row

1. Create a slip knot and chain 20.
2. Forward Pass: Insert hook in 2nd chain from hook and pull up a loop, leave on hook, repeat across (20 loops on hook).
3. Reverse Pass: YO, pull through 1 loop, *YO, pull through 2 loops*, repeat * to * across until 1 loop remains on hook.

Body

1. Row 1 (TSS): Insert hook in 2nd vertical bar, pull up a loop, repeat to end, RP as usual.
2. Row 2-12: Repeat Row 1.
3. Rows 13-16 (Braided Cable):
   • Create sections of 6 stitches each for cable, using TKS for each section.
   • Row 13: Work TKS across, keeping cable sections distinct.
   • Row 14: Cross first 6 stitches over next 6; hold with markers.
   • Row 15: Cross second 6 stitches over third; secure.
   • Row 16: TKS across all sections.

Finish

1. Rows 17-32: Repeat Rows 1-12 to match base.
2. Bind off: Using TSS, sl st across all stitches to finish edge cleanly.
3. Seam Ends: Use tapestry needle to sew ends together, weave in ends securely.

Block as desired to maintain shape and wear with style!