Literally translating to “earflap hat” the Ushanka is a classic garment in Russia and other cold northern regions of the globe – because it’s sooooo warm to wear! Additionally I designed a vintage-style muff out of the same faux fur yarn, because who doesn’t love a big fluffy arm sock?

This set uses Jumbo faux fur yarn to create easy and super fun accessories that work up in just one afternoon. The Ushanka looks great with earflaps tied up or down, or leave the flaps off entirely to make a sleek fur cap. The vintage style Muff makes this an adorable matching set, and is a classic solution to keeping your hands warm without having them pinned inside your pockets!

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Materials:
Lion Brand Go For Faux Thick and Quick (#7, 120 g / 24 yd, 100% polyester) – 4 skeins (3 for the Ushanka, 1 for the muff). There are several types of Go For Faux – be sure you are getting the Thick and Quick!
11.5 mm crochet hook – or size needed to obtain gauge
Length of ribbon (2 yards)
Scissors, yarn needle (large eyed, for the jumbo yarn)

Gauge: 3 sts and 3 rows = 2″ in dc

Finished Measurements:
Ushanka Hat: 22” diameter at the brim, 7” tall from crown to brim, earflaps 6” long
Muff: 7” x 11” for finished tube