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KORPA EAR WARMER
KORPA EAR WARMER
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I first came across this unusual accessory on social media. At first glance it struck me as rather odd, but after seeing it again and again I found myself wanting one of my own. I have not seen it worked in double rib, so that is how I chose to make mine.
The ear warmer is a welcome addition to your accessory collection — for being outdoors, for golf or for running, where you want both a brim and some cover, but perhaps not a full, thick hat.
The name Korpa is drawn from a river near my home, which runs through a popular golf course of the same name.
Gauge about 18 sts = 10 cm (4 in)
Yarn Aran weight · Difficulty 1 of 5
The pattern includes detailed explanations and links to video tutorials.
How it is worked
The band is worked in the round; the ear flaps and the ties are worked flat. The ties can be as long as you like — ours are 50 cm / 19¾ in.
Measurements and yardage
| Size | One size |
|---|---|
| Total length to the ties cm/in | 20 / 7¾ |
| Yarn g | 50 |
Materials, tools and techniques
| Yarn | One skein of Peruvian from Filcolana (50 g = 100 m / 109 yd), or a similar aran weight yarn (CYC 4 Medium). The ear warmers on the front page are worked in color 101. If you would like to use another yarn, choose one that knits to about 18 sts per 10 cm [4 in]. yarnsub.com is useful for finding substitutes. |
|---|---|
| Needles | 4 mm [US 6] circular needles, 40 cm [16 in] long. If you knit loosely, use needles half a size smaller; go half a size larger if you knit tightly. A larger needle for casting on and binding off, if you like. |
| Notions | Open stitch markers (optional). Darning needle, measuring tape and scissors. Scrap yarn or a spare cord to hold stitches. |
| Techniques used | Casting on, knitting and purling, binding off. Decreases to the right and left. |
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