Free Pattern Friday- 03/10/2023- Catherine Ear Warmers

​These adorable ear warmers are a great accessory for this lingering winter weather! The design inspiration came from Catherine the Great, one of the most powerful women in history. Like their namesake, these ear warmers are elegant but feminine, and great for keeping your head and ears warm during the long, cold winters! Whether you're planning on overthrowing the patriarchy, or just braving the cold for craft supplies, spice up your outfit with some cute head-wear today! 
This beginner-friendly pattern only needs about 240 yards of yarn, 120 yards of the Main Color and 120 yards of the accent color. If you have that, and a little over an hour of free time, this is the pattern for you! A copy is for you below, or you can download a free pdf copy with step-by-step pictures from the Pattern Shop.

You will need:

• Two colors of #4 yarn- I’ve use “Big Twist”, “I Love This Yarn” and “Red Heart”
  
• 4.5mm (I) crochet hook
  
• Scissors
  
• Yarn needle
  

Stitches and Abbreviations you should know (this pattern is written using US terms):

• Chain (ch)
  
• Single crochet (sc)
  
• Half-double crochet (hdc)
  
• Front-post double crochet (fpdc)
  
• Back-post double crochet (bpdc)
  
• Each (ea)
  
• Stitch (st)
  
• Fasten Off (FO)
  

Pattern
           1.With Main Color Ch25, sc in back bump of 2nd ch from hook, and ea st across (24)

1. [Ch1, hdc in first st, *bpdc in next, fpdc in next* across, hdc in last st (24)
   
2. Ch1, hdc in ea st across (24)]
   For rows 4-29, repeat [ rows 2 and 3] 12 times, then change to Accent Color
     30.[Ch1, hdc in first st, *bpdc in next, fpdc in next* across, hdc in last st (24)
     31. Ch1, hdc in ea st across (24)]
   For rows 32-55, repeat [ rows 31 and 31 ] 12 times
   ​56. Ch1, sc in ea st across, FO, and leave a long tail for sewing. 
   
   To sew: Lay work out flat, and fold each end in half. Put the middles of the two halves together, and fold the ends over until you have a “zig zag” pattern of folded fabric. Using the long tail, sew the folded fabric together firmly. Weave in the ends, turn right-side out to hide the seam, and voila! Your Catherine Ear Warmers are ready to wear and enjoy! Feel free to sell your finished product- you made it after all! I do ask, however, that you do not re-use any of my images, you do not reproduce any part of this pattern for distribution, and that you give designer credit to @browncoatcrafting on your listings and social media posts!