Crochet mittens are a cozy and fun project you can do at home. You just need some soft yarn, a crochet hook, and a little bit of time. By following a pattern, you can create mittens that keep your hands warm during cold weather.
Crochet Mittens
Plus, you can make them in different colors to match your winter outfits. Or even give them as thoughtful handmade gifts to your friends and family. Crocheting mittens is not only enjoyable. But it also gives you a sense of accomplishment when you see your finished product!
Materials Needed:
- Two colors of double knit yarn (100% acrylic recommended)
- Scissors
- 4.5 mm crochet hook
- 5 mm crochet hook
- Needle
Gauge and Measurements:
- Approximately adult size (adjust yarn type or hook size to modify sizing)
- Gauge specifics are not mentioned, but consistent tension is recommended
Pattern Instructions:
Ribbing:
- Start with a 4.5 mm hook. Make a slip knot, then chain 11.
- Skip the first chain from the hook. In the second chain, perform a single crochet.
- Single crochet in each chain across. You should have 10 single crochets.
- Chain one and turn your work.
- For the remaining rows, work only in the back loops to create ribbing. Continue until you have 24 rows total.
Joining the Ribbing:
- Fold the ribbing with the right sides facing each other.
- Using slip stitches, join the sides together through the back loops of your last row and the corresponding foundation chains.
- Chain one, then flip it inside out so the right side is facing out.
Body of the Mitten:
- Switch to a 5 mm hook and attach a new color by the base of the ribbing.
- Single crochet around the top of the ribbing by placing one single crochet per row (24 single crochets).
- Join with a slip stitch and chain one to begin the next round.
Establishing the Pattern:
- Work your single crochets loosely to make room for future stitches.
- The next rows will involve doing a central single crochet in the space between the bars of the previous stitches for a neater design.
- Continue with this pattern, increasing where necessary to shape the mitten.
Thumb and Decreases:
- After achieving the desired length for the mitten's body, create a thumb hole by skipping stitches and then continuing the rounds.
- Perform decreases by single crocheting two stitches together throughout the rows to taper the mitten’s top.
Finishing:
- Finish off with a slip stitch and cut the yarn, leaving a tail for weaving.
- Weave in all ends securely.
Thumb:
- Pick up stitches around the thumb hole.
- Single crochet around these stitches for several rounds, then decrease to close up the thumb.
- Finish off similarly by weaving in the ends securely.
Repeat:
- Repeat all steps for the second mitten.
Tips:
- Make sure your stitches are consistent, especially when working around the thumb hole.
- Adjust the size by trying on the mitten as you crochet, especially before finishing the thumb.
