Ear savers are super functional tools to help protect the ears from chafing when wearing a medical face mask. I’m making one for myself because I feel the same as your husband… I came home feeling like my glasses were hurting my ear–and then realized it was the elastic!Been in touch with my local hospital via email asking if they could use some of these and while never imagining they would actually get back in touch was stunned to see late last evening someone responded back saying YES they did. Chain, half double crochet, single crochet, slip stitch. I saw this idea on Facebook and it worked nicely. I bet you could find some there.Great Idea my son, daughter-in-law and daughter are all in the Medical profession and they wear masks all the time, thanks for sharing, I will make them one tonight. Can I crochet a button? If you have questions, let me know! Pattern is in U.S. terms. He had been complaining that the elastic loops on the face mask I made him were bothering his ears so when I saw your pattern, I knew I had to give it a try. Trying to make those too! A I don’t know if all my friends have huge heads or what...but it was too small and had to be stretched too far, which made it uncomfortable Wish to say thanks? You could try searching on Etsy though. Oh NO, I’m OUT of buttons, what now? If so how do we buy themI don’t sell finished items. Just waiting on the handles to arrive to finish it.Awesome!
I’m also secretly glad he loves them because I found that my fun style of crochet also trickled into my button stash…and I had a real hard time finding appropriately subtle and neutral looking buttons for a manly crochet ear saver!Here’s how his fits in real life. These ear savers are just the best in conjunction with a face mask. Brilliant!For button attachment, I pulled out my embroidery floss from that time in the 90’s when I was all into cross stitching. If you’re already getting my newsletter, check the bottom of the last one for the super secret password and a link to the library!I kinda feel like mother earth, ya know? You can make multiple in just an hour after you get the hang of it! Just fill out the form and you’re in! And the many layers of floss made for less stitches to makes those buttons nice and secure.Want a printable version PLUS a COMPLETE photo tutorial for the invisible join method? Image and Free Pattern Video: Adel Handmade. Ponytail Crochet Ear Savers Free Pattern: This extremely easy and simple elastic crochet ear saver pattern will be a superb choice for your all family members to wear the mask all day.
Then digging through fun buttons and coordinating embroidery floss. When I ran out of buttons I used the pull tabs from a soda can. Thank you SO much!I’m glad you like it! Almost like everything is right with the world. Here are my best suggestions:Raid your own stash if you can.