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Knitted Bow Ear Savers
Project: Knitted Bow Ear Savers
Pattern: P125
Craft type: Knitting
Difficulty: Beginner Knit
MEASUREMENTS
| Size | One Size |
|---|---|
| Length | 12 cm |
Yarn Required:
| Ficio Starburst | 100g balls | 1 |
Please use only the yarn specified. Another yarn is likely to yield different results. Quantities are approximate as knitting styles may vary between knitters. Check the ball bands to ensure all yarn is from the same dye lot.
KNITTING NEEDLES & EQUIPMENT:
A 3.75mm pair of needles.
2 x buttons.
Wool needle for sewing in ends.
TENSION:
Tension is not important for this project.
KNITTING ABBREVIATIONS:
- K: Knit
- P: Purl
- Sl1: Slip One Stitch purlwise
- wyif: With Yarn in Front
- wyib: With Yarn in Back
EAR SAVERS
Main Panel:
Using 3.75mm needles cast on 16 sts, knit two rows.
Row 1: Sl1, *P2, Sl1 wyib, repeat from * to last st, K1.
Row 2: Sl1, K2, *P1, K2, repeat from * to last st, K1.
Repeat these two rows until piece measures 12cm from the beginning, knit 2 rows.
Cast off loosely. Weave in all ends.
Middle Tie Section:
Cast on 11 sts, knit two rows.
Row 1: Sl1, K1, *Sl1 wyib, P2 repeat from * to last two sts, K2.
Row 2: Sl1, K1, *P1, K2, repeat from * to end.
Repeat these two rows until piece measures 7cm from the beginning.
Cast off loosely. Wrap around the middle of the mail panel and sew in place.
FINISHING
Sew buttons in place and weave in all ends.
Alternative Yarns
When substituting Ficio Starburst, choose a yarn with a similar weight and finished fabric that works comfortably with 3.75mm needles.
Suitable alternatives may include smooth yarns with good stitch definition. As tension is not important for this project, a slightly different yarn may be used, although the finished dimensions and thickness of the ear saver may vary.
Customisation Ideas
- Choose contrasting colours for the Main Panel and Middle Tie Section.
- Use decorative buttons to personalise the finished ear saver.
- Work the project in a solid, tonal or lightly variegated yarn.
- Make several ear savers in different colours to coordinate with different outfits.
- Adjust the Main Panel length before casting off to customise the finished fit.
Care Instructions
Follow the care instructions provided on the yarn label used for the project. Wash gently using a method suitable for the selected fibre and reshape while damp.
Take care around the attached buttons when washing. Allow the ear saver to dry completely before use or storage, and regularly check that the buttons remain securely attached.
