Granny Stitch Horse Bonnet Crochet Pattern PDF – Crochet Fly Bonnet

Granny stitch creates a beautiful textured fabric that looks especially elegant on a horse ear bonnet. This pattern uses simple clusters to create a decorative bonnet that still works perfectly for everyday riding or shows.

Your handmade horse ear bonnet will keep your horse stylish, comfortable, and you can add some fabric ear pockets to protect it from pesky flies or distractions during rides.

Materials Needed
Bonnet Body
DK acrylic or cotton yarn in 2 contrasting colors (Color 1 & 2). I used Paintbox Yarns Simply DK.
Crochet hook: 3 mm (your may go up a hook size for larger bonnet – check sizing chart below)
2 stitch markers or contrasting colored scraps of yarn
A tapestry needle
A pair of scissors
Measuring tape
Horse Bonnet Sizing Chart (available for Free Download below)
Bonnet Ear Pockets (optional)
Cotton fabric in a matching or contrasting color Size 25 x 25 cm (10 “)
Sewing machine or just a sewing needle for hand stitching.
Sewing thread in same color.
Sewing pins.
Ear Pocket Template (4 Sizes) – Free download available

Abbreviations Used in Pattern
Ch = chain
sc = single crochet
dc = double crochet
dc cluster = 3 double crochet sts worked in the same stitch
st = stitch
sts = stitches
fo = fasten off

Skill Level
Intermediate

Measurements/Size
Please refer to the Horse Bonnet Sizing Chart below for desired sizing. This Horse Bonnet is for a medium-sized Cob. A = 24 cm B = 10 cm C =16 cm D = 30 cm.

You may print out the Horse Ears Template available as a FREE PDF Download.

Yardage
Approx. 100 – 120 m (110 – 130 yards)

Gauge
Depending if you’re making a smaller bonnet (with 3 mm hook) or slightly larger one (4 mm hook) you’re gauge should be:

19 sts and 10 rows in dc = 10 cm (4″) with a 3 mm hook, or

16 sts and 10 rows in dc = 10 cm (4”) with a 4 mm hook.

Notes
We will be using the Granny Stitch in this pattern: The granny stitch is a fundamental crochet technique made up of groups of three double crochet (dc) stitches worked into the same space or stitch. This group is normally called a granny cluster.
Chain 2 stitches (ch 2) at the beginning of Rows count as a dc st.
Slip stitches (sl st) do NOT count as stitches.
You can make the pattern larger or smaller by either: changing the yarn weight and/or hook size, adding or reducing the number of chains. Please refer to the Horse Bonnet Chart to adjust sizing.
Numbers at the end of each row (in brackets) indicate the number of final stitches in that row.
Please note that I use US crochet terms.

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