Ear Savers

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!