Tin Can Cosy Ear Warmer Kit

Embrace the bracing British weather with the Tin Can Cosy Ear Warmer, a charming twisted headband designed by AbbieKnits. This project celebrates coastal heritage, pairing a playful sardine motif with the robust, wind-proof warmth of Blacker Yarns Pure Romney wool.

Blacker Yarn's Pure Romney Guernsey: Spun from local Romney sheep, this 5-ply worsted yarn yields a crisp, lean finish with exceptional stitch definition—perfect for making the textured and stranded details pop. The unique construction locks the fibres together to block out coastal chills and softens the handle of the local wool.

Tin Can Cosy Headband: The pattern itself is knit flat and seamed together to create a stylish, functional twist. The signature sardine motif can be worked via stranded knitting or duplicate stitch, while the single contrast edge stitches are added using duplicate stitch for a refined, contemporary finish.

Project Specifications:

• Designer: abbieknits

• Needles: 4 mm (60 cm circulars recommended)

• Total Yarn Required: 80 g of DK weight yarn   

• Meterage by Size (Main Colour / Contrast Colour):   

  • Small: 75 m / 20 m   

  • Medium: 85 m / 20 m   

  • Large: 100 m / 20 m   

Love the yarn? Find the complimentary Tin Can Cosy sweater - knitted with same Romeny wool and designed by AbbieKnits. >>> sweater