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Wearing a mask can keep you safe from pollution, and if it’s an appropriate mask, even disease. However, wearing masks has its own drawbacks, in that they tend to chafe, especially around the ears, where most masks hook their straps.
Here are some creative crochet solutions for ear savers mask mates that will allow you to hook the elastic ear straps around the back of your head, and prevent chafing around the ears.
Cat Ear Savers Free Crochet Pattern
Here is an idea for an ear saver which is addressed to children. It is a very easy pattern and you will make it in no time. With a little effort you will add a funny accent of any face mask.
Skills: Easy Designer: Willow Design Crochet
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Mask Mates Free Crochet Pattern
In addition to being excellent protective devices, these Mask Mates are cute little fashion accessories of an in themselves. They can be made in any elegant or playful combination of colors, and you can whip up a whole bunch for your family and friends. Save ears, crank up the chic, all in one cute accessory!
Skills: Easy Designer: Regina P Designs
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Mask Lanyard with Name Tag Free Crochet Pattern
Although it is not a mask mate, we put it here together with the mask mates, but is also a handy device for mask management. This lanyard will stop your child (or yourself!) from setting their mask on a potentially dirty surface, or into not-so clean pockets. Additionally, it will also limit touching the mask as well.
Skills: Easy Designer: Angel Brandon
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Eyeball Ear Saver Mask Mate Free Crochet Pattern
If you want to be a little playful with your mask mate, why not put some eyes on the back of your head? These eyeball mask savers are easy to make, you generally crochet two circular patches and stitch them together. Additionally, the wide base ensures that the pressure of the straps is spread evenly and your mask is more comfortable to wore.
Skills: Easy. Designer: Uniquely Melissa of SeeMelissaCraft
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Sloth Mask Mates Crochet Pattern
Ever wanted to be like Guy, but belts aren’t yot thing? How about this sloth ear saver? Save your ears and make a playful fashion statement at the same time. While you may want one of these, your kids would absolutely adore one, I’m sure. If you want to encourage your kids to wear a mask in public, there’s no better way than to make the whole thing more comfortable and to do so in a fun way!
Skills: Easy Designer: Joni Memmott / BriAbby
Mask Mates Free Crochet Pattern
This Mask Mate is yet another take on this very useful accessory. The buttons are a fashion accent to this utalitarian piece, and the beautiful colors (even the motley variety) are absolutely stunning. This mask mate also has a border to prevent chafing and fraying.
Skills: Easy Designer: Sarah Berens
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Owl Ear Savers Free Crochet Pattern
Another pattern for an ear saver which is addressed to children, but can be . It will also be a funny accent of any mask they wear.
Skills: Easy Designer: Willow Design Crochet
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Braided Ear Saver Free Crochet Pattern
Skills: Easy Designer: Rich Textures Crochet
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No Button Ear Saver Free Crochet Pattern
Here is a different take. Unlike the other patterns, this one doesn’t use buttons. Instead, the two retaining nubs are large crocheted flowers. If you are going to be safe, you might as well be safe in style, and crochet all the way.
Skills: Easy Designer: Melu Crochet
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Animal Ear Saver Free Crochet Patterns
Skills: Easy Designer: Joni Memmott / BriAbby
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Sore Ear Savers Free Crochet Pattern
Here is another embodiment of a similar idea, this one with a more traditional, loose crocheted stitch. It’s lovely!
Skills: Easy Designer: Cuddly Crochet Creations
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