Crochet mittens are a cozy and stylish way to keep your hands warm during colder months. With a variety of patterns and colors, you can find or make a pair that fits your style perfectly. They're not just practical; making them can also be a relaxing hobby. Whether you buy them handmade or create them yourself, crochet mittens add a personal touch to your winter wardrobe. They make thoughtful gifts as well.
Crochet Mittens
Materials Needed
- Super bulky yarn (e.g., Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick)
- 7 mm crochet hook
- Stitch marker
- Darning needle
- Scissors
- Optional: Handmade tags
Instructions
Cuff
Create a Slip Knot
- Start with a simple slip knot and insert your 7 mm hook.
Chain 9
- Yarn over and pull through for 9 chains.
Row 1: Slip Stitch
- Start in the second chain from the hook.
- Slip stitch across the row (8 slip stitches total).
Rows 2-30: Front Loop Slip Stitch
- Chain 1, turn.
- Slip stitch in the front loop only across each row (8 slip stitches).
- Repeat for a total of 30 rows.
Join Cuff
- Align the two ends of the cuff.
- Slip stitch along the edge to join (8 slip stitches).
Body of Mitten
Turn Cuff Right Side Out
- Turn the cuff right side out to prepare for the mitten body.
Marking Rows
- Attach the yarn at the top of the cuff to start the mitten pattern.
- Every other row will have a stitch (15 loops across).
Row 1: Single Crochet
- Start in the first loop.
- Place a stitch marker.
- Work in every other loop, making 15 single crochets in total.
Rows 2-3: Single Crochet
- Single crochet in each stitch around (20 sc per row).
Thumb Hole and Fingers
Row 4: Right-Handed Thumb Hole
- Single crochet 15 stitches.
- Chain 3, skip 3 stitches, single crochet to the end.
For Row 5: Right-Handed
- Single crochet in each stitch around including 3 chains.
Rows 6-12: Single Crochet
- Continue with 20 single crochets per row.
Decreasing
Row 13: Begin Decrease
- Skip the first stitch.
- Single crochet in the next 7 stitches.
- Skip the next stitch, crochet in the next.
- Repeat, ending with 16 stitches.
For Row 14: Continue Decrease
- Skip the first stitch.
- Single crochet in the next 5 stitches.
- Skip the next stitch, crochet in the next.
- Repeat, ending with 12 stitches.
Row 15: Final Decrease Row
- Skip the first stitch.
- Single crochet in the next 3 stitches.
- Skip the next stitch, crochet in the next.
- Repeat, ending with 8 stitches.
Closing the Mitten
Finish Off
- Cut a long tail.
- Pull through and turn the mitt inside out.
- Use slip stitches to close the top with your yarn needle.
Thumb
Create the Thumb
- Attach yarn in thumb hole.
- Single crochet 8 stitches around thumb hole.
Rows 1-6: Thumb
- Single crochet in each stitch (8 sc).
Final Row: Decrease
- Work a decrease round by skipping stitches, end with 4 stitches.
Finish Off
- Cut yarn, pull through, and weave in ends.
Finishing Touches
- Turn your mitten right side out.
- Weave in any remaining yarn ends.
- Attach tags if desired.
Notes
- Adjust size by increasing or decreasing rows on the cuff.
- The pattern is for one size but can be easily modified for smaller or larger sizes by adding or removing rows as needed.
