Tiffany Ear Warmer + Cowl – a free Tunisian crochet accessory duo
What’s better than getting one Tunisian crochet accessory pattern for free? How about two! Meet the Tiffany Duo, a pair of FREE crochet patterns designed for Crochet Academy.
When you feel the chill of fall creep up your spine, it’s time to layer on the accessories. Why not add a Tunisian crochet accessory (or two!) to your immaculately curated closet this year? You’ll get to try some new techniques when you take on the Tiffany Duo, including Tunisian crochet in the round (don’t worry – it’s less scary than it sounds).
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Make the Tiffany Duo
- FREE PATTERN: Keep scrolling for the FREE version of the Tiffany Ear Warmer + Cowl
- PRINTABLE PDF: Get a printer-friendly, ad-free PDF version of the Tiffany Duo from Ravelry or TLYarnCrafts.com
- PROJECT KIT: Customize your Tiffany Duo project kit from Lion Brand HERE
Tunisian crochet in the round
Whenever I encounter a new-to-me crochet technique, I take a deep breath and recite the advice I received from my Mama GG – it’s not hard; it’s just new. Trying a new technique can be scary, and Tunisian crochet in the round (TiTR) feels especially daunting since you need to work with two hooks instead of one.
But never fear, Tunisian crochet adventurer – I took the leap to learn this technique to share it with you. Tunisian crochet in the round is not as scary as it seems, and it makes this Tunisian crochet accessory pair work up in a snap. Use the TITR technique to make this squishy cowl after working on the ear warmer in flat rows. You’ll be finished before you know it, with another super power unlocked!
Crocheting with Self-Striping Yarn
With more and more self-striping yarn hitting local yarn store shelves, crocheters are getting down with these colorful cake yarns. The Tiffany Duo uses Lion Brand’s Ferris Wheel, a self-striping roving yarn with a subtle ombre effect. The shifts in color create a harmonious effect that makes even the most simple projects feel unique and special.
If you want to elevate your Tunisian crochet accessory set to new heights, try out this gorgeous yarn. It’s machine washable, lightweight, and only gets softer with wear and washing. When using self-striping yarns, keep the stitch pattern simple to really let the yarn shine. I went with a combination of Tunisian knit and reverse stitches and couldn’t be happier with the outcome.
See why crocheters love Lion Brand’s Ferris Wheel!
Make the Tiffany Duo
- FREE PATTERN: Keep scrolling for the FREE version of the Tiffany Ear Warmer + Cowl
- PRINTABLE PDF: Get a printer-friendly, ad-free PDF version of the Tiffany Duo from Ravelry or TLYarnCrafts.com
- PROJECT KIT: Customize your Tiffany Duo project kit from Lion Brand HERE
Tiffany Duo Details
DESCRIPTION
Get ready to rule this winter when you slip into the Tiffany Ear Warmer and Cowl set. You’ll be shocked at how easy it is to make the cowl – practice working Tunisian crochet in the round for uninterrupted blissful stitching. And the coordinating ear warmer has a cute cinched detail to make even the worst hair days much brighter. Try this Tunisian crochet accessory set right now!
MATERIALS
- Lion Brand Ferris Wheel, 3 skeins in the color Buttercup to complete both pieces. Swap in the worsted weight yarn of your choice. You will need approximately 590-620 yards to complete both pieces. CHECK YOUR GAUGE!
- 5mm crochet hook (like this one!)
- 6.5mm single-ended crochet hook
- 6.5mm double-ended crochet hook (get this set!)
- Tapestry needle
- Scissor
- Locking stitch markers
- Steam blocking supplies
FINISHED SIZE
Ear warmer measures 5.5” tall x 20” around. Cowl measures 25” around, 17” long.
GAUGE
4” = 16 sts x 15 rows in pattern. Gauge measured for both pieces before blocking using a 6.5mm Tunisian crochet hook.
ABBREVIATIONS
BLO = back loop only
Ch = chain
FwdP = forward pass
Lp(s) = loops
Lts = Last Tunisian Stitch (see Special Stitches)
RetP = Return Pass (see Special Stitches)
RS = right side
Sc = single crochet
Sk = skip
Sl st = slip stitch
St(s) = stitches
Tks = Tunisian knit stitch
Trs = Tunisian reverse stitch
WS = wrong side
SPECIAL STITCHES
- Last Tunisian Stitch (Lts): Insert hook under BOTH vertical bars of the final stitch and pull up a loop.
- Return Pass (RetP): Ch 1, (yarn over, pull through next 2 loops on hook) until 1 loop remains on the hook. This Return Pass is only used for the Ear Warmer. See Cowl for specific instructions on the Return Pass used for Cowl.
NOTE: To change the circumference of your Ear Warmer, adjust the number of stitches +/- in any amount. To change the circumference of your Cowl, adjust the number of ribbing rows +/- any amount. To change the length of either piece, adjust the number of rows +/- any amount – attempt to distribute new rows evenly along the sections of the piece.
Tiffany Duo Pattern
Let’s make the Tiffany Ear Warmer and Cowl together! Start the tutorial video below:
Ear Warmer
ROW 1: With 6.5mm Tunisian crochet hook, ch 80, pull up a lp in back bump of the 2nd ch from hook and back bump of each remaining ch, RetP.
ROWS 2-5: Tks across row to last st, Lts, RetP.
ROWS 6-9: Trs across row to last st, Lts, RetP.
ROWS 10-17: Repeat Rows 2-9.
ROWS 18-21: Repeat Rows 2-5.
BIND OFF: Inserting hook as for tks, (sl st 1, ch 1) across row to last st, insert hook in last st as for Lts and complete the sl st. Fasten off leaving a long tail for seaming.
BOTTOM EDGING: Rotate to work along Foundation edge. Join with sl st in first st of row, ch 1, (sl st 1, ch 1) across to last st, sl st in last st. Fasten off.
FINISHING: Steam block piece to 5.5” x 20”. Assemble using the photo tutorial below. Weave in all ends.
- Hold right sides of ear warmer short ends together and fold into an S-shape as shown in the first image.
- Thread the remaining long tail of yarn onto a tapestry needle. Run a zig-zag seam down the folded edges as shown in the second image. Be sure to catch all 6 layers of fabric with each pass.
- Knot the yarn at the end. Open the ear warmer and flip it inside out to finish. Weave in final end.
Cowl
NOTES
- The Cowl is worked using Tunisian crochet in the round. You will need one skein/ball of yarn for the Forward Pass and a separate skein/ball of yarn for the Return Pass. Prepare your yarn before you start.
- Markers are placed on the first st of each new stitch pattern. This is to help you keep your place and ensure that you make no more than 4 rounds of each stitch. Move markers or add new markers as you proceed.
BOTTOM RIBBING
ROW 1: With 5mm crochet hook and FwdP yarn, ch 6, sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across row, turn. (5 sc)
ROW 2: Ch 1, sc BLO of each st across, turn.
Repeat Row 2 to 99 rows total. Rotate to work into row ends.
COWL BODY
ROUNDS 1: Change to 6.5mm double ended hook. Mark lp on hook – this is the first st of your round. Continuing with FwdP yarn, pull up a lp in the end of the next row, pull up a lp in the end of each row across ribbing. (99 sts)
- RETURN PASS: To begin the RetP, shift the lps to the opposite end of the hook and turn so the WS is facing. Use the second ball of yarn to yarn over and pull up a loop. For this round and all subsequent rounds, (yarn over, pull through 2 lps) to work the Return Pass. Complete the instructions in the parentheses until there are no less than 4 lps on the hook. Shift loops to opposite end of hook and turn work so RS is facing to continue with FwdP.
ROUND 2: Bring end of row to meet hook without twisting the work. Tks in the next st to begin working in the round – move marker to this st. Tks each st around.
ROUNDS 3-5: Tks around.
ROUND 6: Use another marker to mark first st. Trs around.
ROUNDS 7-9: Trs around.
ROUNDS 10-13: Tks around, placing marker on first st of Round 10.
Repeat Rounds 6-13 six times, placing a marker on the first st of each Row 6 and Row 10 repeat. When complete, you will have 8 knit sections and 7 reverse sections.
After final round, complete the Return Pass until there is 1 lp of the Forward Pass yarn and 1 lp of the Return Pass yarn on the hook.
BIND OFF: Complete the following steps –
- (RS) Slip the FwdP yarn through the RetP yarn – there is now 1 lp of FwdP yarn on the hook.
- Sl st each st around, inserting hook as for tks.
- After last st, fasten off FwdP yarn, pull the lp out, and thread it onto a tapestry needle. Join with an invisible join (tutorial).
- Fasten off RetP yarn.
- Weave in ends remaining from Bind Off.
TOP RIBBING
ROW 1: With 5mm crochet hook and RS facing, join in a stitch near the invisible join from the Cowl. Ch 6, sc in the 2nd ch from the hook and each rem ch, sl st in st at base of ch AND next st on cowl, turn. (5 sc)
ROW 2: Sk 2 sl sts, sc BLO across, turn.
ROW 3: Ch 1, sc BLO across, sl st in each of the next 2 sts on cowl.
Repeat Rows 2-3 for top of Cowl. Fasten off leading a long tail for seaming.
Use tail to whip stitch seam the beginning and end of Ribbing together.
FINISHING:
- Remove all markers.
- Whip stitch seam beginning and end of Bottom Ribbing together.
- Steam cowl to finished dimensions.
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You did it, my friend! You conquered your fear and are now a Tunisian in the Round master! With a little bit of courage and a lot of patience, there’s nothing you can’t do. I hope this project encourages you to try even more new-to-you stitches and techniques.
Before you crack open that stitch dictionary, be sure to show off your Tunisian crochet accessory set in the TLYC Makers Facebook Group and tag @TLYarnCrafts on Instagram. We are so excited to see your beautiful progress.
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