How to Knit Froggy Yarn Earmuffs324

Materials:* Worsted-weight yarn in two colors (one for the earmuffs and one for the frogs)
* Size 8 knitting needles
* Tapestry needle
* Scissors

Abbreviations:* CO: Cast on
* K: Knit
* P: Purl
* BO: Bind off
* Dec: Decrease (knit two stitches together)
* Inc: Increase (knit into the front and back of the same stitch)

Instructions:Earmuffs:
1. CO 30 stitches in the lighter color.
2. K back and forth in stockinette stitch (K every row) for 40 rows, or until the piece measures approximately 6 inches wide.
3. BO all stitches.
Frogs:
1. CO 12 stitches in the darker color.
2. K back and forth in stockinette stitch for 6 rows.
3. Row 7: K2, inc, K8, inc, K2. (14 stitches)
4. Row 8: P14.
5. Row 9: K2, inc, K10, inc, K2. (16 stitches)
6. Rows 10-14: P16.
7. Row 15: K2, dec, K12, dec, K2. (14 stitches)
8. Row 16: P14.
9. Row 17: K2, dec, K10, dec, K2. (12 stitches)
Assembly:
1. Fold the earmuffs in half, matching the long edges. Sew the edges together, leaving a 2-inch gap in the middle for the headband.
2. Turn the earmuffs right side out and insert the headband into the gap. Sew the headband in place.
3. To make the frogs, fold the pieces in half, matching the short edges. Sew the edges together, leaving a small opening at the top for stuffing.
4. Stuff the frogs with cotton or yarn scraps and sew the openings closed.
5. Sew the frogs to the earmuffs, placing them near the top of the band.

Tips:* You can use any color combination you like for the earmuffs and frogs.
* If you don't have size 8 knitting needles, you can use a smaller or larger size, but adjust the number of stitches accordingly.
* You can add embellishments to the earmuffs, such as pom-poms or sequins.
* These earmuffs are a great way to keep your ears warm in the winter, and they're also super cute!

2024-12-05

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