Horse Fly Fringe Crochet Pattern (Printable PDF)

If you’ve ever tried to enjoy a peaceful ride on a warm day, you already know the struggle. The sun is shining, your horse is ready to go… and the flies show up like they were personally invited.

Horse fly fringe is a simple little solution that can make a big difference. Those swinging strands sit right on the browband and gently move as your horse walks, helping keep pesky flies away from their eyes. Practical and surprisingly easy to make.

This listing is for a DIGITAL CROCHET PATTERN only – no physical item will be shipped.

Materials Needed
100% cotton Lilly’s Sugar & Cream in color of choice.
4 mm crochet hook
Soft Measuring Tape
Stitch marker
Scissors

Abbreviations Used in Pattern
ch = Chain
sl st = Slip Stitch
sc = single crochet
sp = space
st = stitch
sts = stitches
fo = fasten off

Skill Level
Beginner

Measurements/Size
To measure your horse for a browband, use a soft tape measure and measure from the base of one ear, across the horse’s forehead, to the base of the other ear. Let the tape follow the natural curve of the horse’s head so the browband will sit comfortably without feeling tight or pinching.
Browband measurements can vary by breed and head shape, but typical sizes are:
Mini: 13 to 14 inches
Horse: 16 to 17 inches
Draft: 18 to 21 inches

If your measurement falls between sizes, it is usually best to allow a little extra room so the browband sits comfortably across the forehead.
Fringe width: approx. 40 cm (approx. 16 inches)
Fringe height: approx. 25 cm. (approx. 10 inches)

Yardage
I used about 52 m for this project (approx. 57 yards)
Gauge
16 sts and 12 rows in sc = 10 cm (4″) with a 4 mm hook.
Notes
This horse fly fringe pattern is beginner-friendly with step-by-step photo tutorials.
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.