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DESCRIPTION
Small but mighty, the Tic Tac Toe Earwarmer is a quick, satisfying make that’s perfect for using up leftover yarn or trying out new color combinations.

Using the same beautifully textured stitch as the Tic Tac Toe Cardigan, this design turns simple rows into something stylish and eye-catching. It’s worked flat, then cinched at the front for a bow-like finish that’s playful without being fussy.

The result is a cozy, stretchy headwrap that looks polished whether you’re running errands or heading out for a winter walk. You can finish one in an evening, making it a great instant-gratification project, as well as a thoughtful handmade gift.

MEASUREMENTS
Designed to fit a head circumference of 18.25-20.25 (20.25-22.25, 22.25-24.25) inches or 46-51 (51-56, 57-62) cm

DIFFICULTY
Intermediate

MATERIALS
Yarn
DK weight

Shown in
Main color (squares on the WS): Arcane Fibre Works 80/20 Super Wash DK (80% Extra Fine Merino, 20% Nylon; 218 yds/200 m per 3.5 oz/100 g hank) in color Peacock’s Feather

Contrast color (plus signs on the RS): Cascade Yarns 220 Superwash (100% Superwash Wool; 220 yds/200 m per 100 g hank) in color 817 Ecru

Hooks
US G/4.0 mm (main gauge), US E/3.5 mm (ribbing), US J/6.0 mm (foundation chain), or hook sizes needed to obtain gauge. I’m a tight crocheter, so you may have to go down in hook sizes.

Notions
Yarn needle, scissors, 2 locking stitch markers.

YARDAGE
Main color: 1 hank of the suggested yarn or 45 (60, 75) yds/40 (55, 70) m

Contrast color: 1 skein of the suggested yarn or 70 (90, 110) yds/65 (80, 100) m

These yardages are estimated. Check out the tester lookbook on the blog for exact yardages from my testers!

HOW DO I PURCHASE THIS PATTERN?
This interlocking crochet pattern can be found exclusively in my book, Reversible Crochet Sweaters (US publication date: November 4th, 2025). Grab your copy of the book today through my webshop or anywhere else books are sold!

SOCIALS
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PATTERN SUPPORT
This pattern is available in English only and uses standard US crochet terminology.
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COPYRIGHT DISCLAIMER
This pattern is for your personal and non-commercial use only. You are prohibited from publishing this pattern (in whole or in part) on your site or blog or otherwise claiming it as your own, selling, or distributing it. Do not alter this pattern in any way and do not create your own patterns based on the instructions provided herein. Please refrain from modifying the pattern and/or creating other items based off of it. Using my product photography, tutorial pictures and written instructions and passing them off as your own is copyright infringement. You are welcome to sell your creations in small quantities or to share them on social media, but please credit me as the designer @CrochetHighway when possible. You are prohibited from using my photographs to sell your items.
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