Crochet Mittens/Fingerless Mitts

Crochet mittens and fingerless mitts are not only cozy and practical but also a delightful way to keep your hands warm in style! The art of crocheting allows for endless customization, from choosing vibrant yarn colors to intricate stitch patterns. Whether you prefer the full coverage of mittens or the dexterity of fingerless mitts, there is a crochet design out there to suit your taste. Crafting your own pair can be a rewarding and heartwarming experience, as you create something both functional and fashionable with your own two hands. So grab your crochet hook, pick out your favorite yarn, and let's get stitching!

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Terms:

* hk – hook
* sc – single crochet
* slp st – slip stitch
* ch – chain
* hdc – half double crochet
* inc – increase ( 2 hdc in same stitch )
* dec – decrease
* bl – back loops

* I highly recommend weaving in loose ends as you go, it’s easier than turning the piece inside out when finished.
* Follow the main hand pattern for either style, it will let you know when to stop/or continue based off which one you are making.

Cuff:
(for both)

ch 11
1. Starting in 2nd ch from hk, hdc across, ch 1, turn – 10
from this point, work only in back loops
2. hdc across, ch 1, turn – 10
3-21. repeat row 2 – 10 each row
F/O, sew two short ends together.

Hand:

1. slp st into top of cuff, sc evenly around – 24
2. hdc in each st around – 24
3-4. Repeat row 2 – 24 each row
5. ( hdc 5, inc ) 4x – 28
6. ( hdc 6, inc ) 4x – 32
7. ( hdc 7, inc ) 4x – 36
8-9. hdc around – 36 each row
10. hdc 27, ch 5, skp 7 sts, hdc – 34 ( counting the chain, ignoring the skp sts )
11. hdc around ( using ch, ignore skp sts ) -34
12. hdc around – 34
13. ( hdc 16, dec ) 2x – 32
14. hdc around – 32
15. hdc around – 32
16. ( hdc 15, dec ) 2x – 30

**Fingerless only:

17. ( hdc 7, dec ) 3x – 27
18. hdc around – 27
19. sc around in bl only, F/O, weave in ends.

Thumb: for fingerless mitts

slp st into corner of thumb hole
1. sc around – 15
2. hdc around – 15
3. ( hdc 3, dec ) 3x – 12
4. hdc around – 12
5. repeat row 4, F/O, weave in ends.

**Full Mittens only:

17. hdc around – 30
18. Repeat row 17 – 30
19. ( hdc 4, dec ) 5x – 25.
20. hdc around – 25
21-23Repeat row 20 – 25
23. ( hdc 3, dec ) 5x – 20
24-25. hd around – 20
26. dec 10x – 10
27. dec 5x, F/O, sew shut.

Thumb: For full mitten

slp st into corner of thumb hole
1. Sc around – 15
2. hdc around – 15
3-4. Repeat row 2 – 15
5. ( hdc 3, dec ) 3x -12
6. hdc around – 12
7-9. repeat row 6 – 12
10. ( hdc 4, dec ) 2x – 10
11. dec 5x, F/O, sew shut

Notes:

* These mittens are meant to be a bit more streamlined so they will fit snugger than your average pair.
* Remember crochet stretches as its worn.
* When closing off the thumbs, I prefer whip stitching the top, sew them shut however you like. 
* You can also add a small tag, I think it gives them a touch of something… Just use any ribbon you like, fold over the edge and sew into place.