Face Mask Ear Saver Knitted

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.

Face mask ear saver knitted. Dk weight yarn face mask ear savers free crochet patterns. This pattern is very basic and perfect for those new to knit. To make the ear saver longer or shorter add or subtract stitches from the starting chain. With a little effort you will add a funny accent of any face mask.

This face mask ear savers free knitting pattern is a super quick cotton stash buster project to protect ears from the elastic on surgical masks. 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. Quick little scrape yarn project to crochet in minutes but super. One option is to make masks with ties but if you are making the elastic ear band ones you can also make ear savers which is just a piece of fabric that can be sewn knit or crocheted and placed on the back of the head.

The pattern is available as a free ravelry download. It is certainly a nice pattern. Simply hook the elastic loops of a face mask over the buttons and stop the chafing. 5 long by 1 5 wide.

It is a very easy pattern and you will make it in no time. See photo for how it s worn for this pattern yarn weight gauge and button size are not crucial. Ear saver crochet pattern. An ear saver is a piece of fabric they can be sewn knit or crocheted with buttons on each end that you place at the back of your head before you put your mask on.

Wearing a mask isn t fun to begin with but wearing it all day multiple days in a row can quickly create a lot of pain from rubbing on ears. In addition to the crochet ear mask mates this knit ear saver is another quick project alternative for those who love knitting to help ease the discomfort for medical personnel who wear surgical masks all day long fasten each mask strap to a button on the knitted ear saver at the back of the head and give your ears a break. Place the ear saver on the back of the head and fasten each mask strap to one of the buttons and give your ears a break. Also they help the masks fit tighter on smaller heads.

The elastic bands stretch and are looped on the buttons taking the pressure off your ears while maintaining a secure fit. Remember the finished item will stretch a bit with wear. Mask strap ear saver by christine breslin made using aran weight yarn and a 4 5mm crochet hook. This knitted ear saver will help ease the discomfort for medical personnel who wear surgical masks all day long.

Here is an idea for an ear saver which is addressed to children.