Almond Twist Ear Warmer

MATERIALS
Medium worsted weight 4, 100% acrylic (sample: Size 20”- yarn – I Love This Yarn /5000-Pastels – 196 yds/180 m, 4 oz /114 g)
Hook US I 9/ 5.5 mm
Notions: yarn needle, measuring tape, scissors

GAUGE
16 pattern stitches = 4”, 8 rows =2.5”(sizes 16”, 18”)
16 pattern stitches = 4”, 12 rows = 3.5”(sizes 20”, 22”)

SIZES
16” (16” around x 2.5” height)
18” ( 18” around x 2.5” height)
20” (20” around x 3.5” height)
22” (22” around x 3,5” height)

PATTERN KEY
Ch: Chain, Sl st: Slip stitch, Hdc: Half Double Crochet

SPECIAL STITCHES & TECHNIQUES
Back Bump: loop on Back of chain stitch
BLO: Back Loop Only
Twisted join: Instructions in the Photo Tutorial section

EXPERIENCE LEVEL
Easy: Simple combination of foundation stitches, simple shaping, simple finishing.

NOTES
Solid color or long striping changing color options are best for this design.
Worked flat then joined with the twisted join method.
Pattern is a 4 row repeat.
Ch 1 does not count as a stitch throughout.
(RS) = Right side of pattern.