Wonderful color and texture makes this earwarmer cuddly and warm.
 
Difficulty: EASY
Materials: 1 ball of Ella Rae Superwash Classic Wool, 3.52oz, [100g] / 219yds, [200m] main color.
1 ball 3 ply handspun in worsted weight 50 yds [50gm] or Noro Silk Garden, Worsted weight 109yds [100gm] or choice of contrasting color.
Needles: US 6 [4mm] 16” [40.5mm] circular needle and
US 8 [5mm] 16” [40.5mm] circular needle, one stitch marker, darning needle.
Gauge: on US 8 needle; 16sts = 4in [10cm]
Sizes: Med (Lg) – 19 (21) in, [48.25 (53.5) cm}
Stitches Used: Long tail cast on, Knit, Knit 2 together, Purl, Bind off, *repeat between*.
Pattern Notes: This pattern will give you practice with leaving enough slack changing colors while making ribbing.