Free Crochet Pattern: Ponytail Ear Saver for Masks

I had a request from a friend of mine for some of the ear savers people were using to keep masks from rubbing the back of their ears raw. I found a version online with on option to pull your ponytail through it and she loved the idea so I decided to make my own version of the pattern I found online. If you are like me and haven’t been sewing up masks because you aren’t the best with a sewing machine, here is a way you can help if you are able to crochet!

If you want a PDF version of this pattern, they are available on my Etsy shop for $2! The proceeds from these sales will help me make and donate more of these to others. 🧡

PDF: https://www.etsy.com/listing/797710333/ponytail-friendly-mask-extender-crochet

These are SUPER quick and easy to make and I have included photos of the process to make it even easier! The sizing includes an option to make the ponytail hole a little larger if you would like, just follow the numbers in the parentheses. Materials you will need include:

• Cotton or acrylic yarn in medium weight (4)
• Size 5.5 crochet hook (or similar size 5-6.5)
• Needle, thread and scissors
• two buttons
• Tapestry needle to weave in ends (I usually just tie the ends in a knot and clip the ends)

Row 1: Start by chaining (ch) 23, single crochet (sc) into the 2nd chain from the hook and continue with sc’s across [22 sc]

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Row 2: Ch 1, turn, 5(4) sc, ch 12(14) [skip 12(14) to create the ponytail hole], sc 5(4) into the remaining 5(4) stitches

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Row 3: Ch1, turn, 5(4) sc, 12(14) sc into each chain space, 5(4) sc into the remaining stitches, finish off.

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Join at a corner, Ch 1, Sc 2 in corner space, SC all the way around with two sc in each of the 3 corners left. Finish and tie off.

Now all you need to do is sew on the buttons!! 💜

I hope this pattern was easy to follow and hopefully it will give you a way to give back within your community to the healthcare workers who are continuing to put themselves at risk each day to help others!

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Until next time, stay safe and healthy!

x The Pink Sheep x

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