Crocheted Ear Savers
A band to be worn with Surgical Masks to stop ears getting sore.
5” x 2″ or 12cm x 5.5cm
EDIT: I have seen photos of them in use, and the nurse who I made them for says they are just the right length for her.
US terms
Abbreviations
Ch chain dc double crochet
St stitch
Materials
Yarn:
These can be made in any yarn that can be washed at 60 degrees in a washing machine.
Stylecraft Special DK says 40 degrees on the label, but I made a blanket for my Mum out of SSDK, she is in a Care Home. The blanket has been washed many times at 60 degrees, and although the yarn has become thinner and less fluffy, it is holding up well 4 years later.
I used oddments of Stylecraft Special DK: Matador, Turquoise, Fiesta and Sunshine.
Approximately 4gms for each band.
Hook : 4.5mm
2 buttons, 1″ diameter
Pattern
Ch14 for the foundation chain.
Round 1
Dc in the third ch from the hook
work 10 more dcs into the sts of the foundation chain.
Work 7 dcs into the last st to form the rounded end
10 dcs into the loops at the base of the foundation chain.
Work 2 dcs into the last loop
Picking up two loops at the end, work 3 dcs into these loops.
Join with a slip st. into the stitch indicated by the needle
Round 2
Ch2, work dc into the same st.
10 dcs
2 dcs into each of the next 7sts
10 dcs
2dcs into the next 6 sts. Join with a slip st.
Alternatively add another colour
Round 3
Ch 1, crab st around. After the last st, cut the thread, pull through and sew in to join.
Sew in the ends and sew buttons on.
A great little project for using up some of my stash.
I have made these for the daughter of a friend of mine who is a nurse in our local hospital. When I asked her what colour she would like she said ‘oh anything bright’.
I hope these hit the spot!
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