Free Crochet Mask Ear Protector Pattern + Video Tutorial

Hi everyone!

So I posted the following on my personal Instagram and Facebook page the other day:

Because of this post, I’ve gotten requests from amazing healthcare workers all over my city to make these for them and the people they work with! And wow, am I ever honoured!

When I first started making these, I had no idea that they would be such a hit. Apparently many hospitals aren’t providing plastic ear protectors, and when they do, they are uncomfortable and break easily. These are strong, sturdy, comfortable!

Because of this, I’ve decided to share the pattern so that others can make these for their local healthcare workers as well! It’s a crazy time in the world right now, and even though this is such a small thing, it’s so nice to know that it can help those who are working on the frontlines to be more comfortable!

Also, the good news is that this pattern is super easy and you only need to know how to do 2 stitches – foundation single crochet and double crochet. Another bonus is that it doesn’t require a lot of supplies; in fact, I’ve been using up a bunch of leftover yarn to make these!

Supplies:

• Worsted weight yarn
• 4 mm crochet hook
• Buttons (between 15-30 mm in diameter)
• Tapestry needle

Abbreviations:

fsc: foundation single crochet,

ch: chain

dc: double crochet

sl st: slip stitch

Directions:

leaving a long tail of yarn, work a row of 15 fsc.

chain 2 (this counts as your first dc) and dc 3 in the last fsc (this is the beginning of working a big circle of dc around your fsc chain).

dc 13 along the “back” edge of the fsc chain.

dc 7 in the original fsc you made at the end of the row.

dc 13 along the “front” edge of the fsc chain.

dc 3 in the last fsc where you made your original 3 dcs.

sl st to the chain 2 you made and fasten off, leaving another long tail of yarn.

using the tails on either side of your project, sew the buttons to your work, ensuring that they are tight.

Feel free to make these as long or as short as you would like by increasing or decreasing the number of fsc. I’ve found this length to be pretty good, and they tend to be longer or shorter depending on the type of yarn that you use (not all worsted weight yarns are equal!)

If you’re more of a visual learner, here is a video tutorial on how to make these:

Thanks for checking out this pattern! Stay safe and healthy, and try to help out however you can.

Wishing you all the best as we navigate this pandemic together.