Crochet Ruffled Muff
The Crochet Ruffled Muff is a delightful and charming accessory that adds a touch of vintage charm to any outfit. Made with soft, chunky yarn, this muff features layers of delicate ruffles that create a romantic, feminine look. The textured, dimensional design adds visual interest, while the oversized size makes it easy to slip your hands in and out. Perfect for keeping your hands warm on chilly days, this cozy muff is a lovely addition to any winter wardrobe.
Skill level: Easy
Sizes: Child (Adult) — approx. 11” (13”) around, 12” (14”) long
200 (300) yds. soft, fuzzy mohair-look worsted weight yarn
(sample shown in Patons “Divine” yarn)
Size I hook (or size needed to achieve gauge)
Tapestry needle
Gauge: 11 dc = 4” with fuzzy worsted wt. on size I hook
Stitches used: chain (ch), single crochet (sc), double crochet (dc), front post double crochet (FPDC), back post double crochet (BPDC), slip st (sl st)
MUFF
Ch 28 (34), join into ring, being careful not to twist.
Rnd 1: Ch 1, sc in ea ch around, join with sl st – 28 (34) sc
Rnd 2: Ch 3, dc in ea sc around, join with sl st to top of beg ch-3 – 28 (34) dc
Rnd 3: Ch 1, sc in ea dc around, join with sl st – 28 (34) sc
Rnd 4 (ruffle round): Ch 3, work 3 dc in FRONT LOOP ONLY of ea sc around, join with sl st to top of beg ch-3 — 84 (102) dc
Rnd 5: Fold ruffle down so you can see free loops of Rnd 4, sl st down back side of beg ch-3 on Rnd 4 to reach free loops, sc in free loop of ea dc around, join with sl st – 28 (34) sc
Rnd 6: Ch 3, working in both loops dc in ea sc around — 28 (34) dc
Rnd 7: Ch 1, sc in ea dc around – 28 (34) sc
Repeat Rnds 4-7 four (five) times.
Next rnd: Rep Rnd 4.
Next rnd: Rep Rnd 5.
Work post stitch ribbing:
Rnd 1: Ch 3, dc in ea sc around, join with sl st – 28 (34) dc
Rnd 2: Ch 3, *FPDC in next dc, BPDC in next dc, rep from * around, join with sl st to top of beginning ch-3 — 28 (34) dc
Rnds 3-4: Rep Rnd 2.
Rnd 5: Ch 1, sc in ea dc around, join with sl st, fasten off and weave in ends.
Join yarn in any sc on other end of muff and repeat post stitch ribbing Rounds 1-5.