Crochet Beautiful Mittens
Crocheting beautiful mittens is such a delightful and rewarding craft! Not only do you get to create cozy accessories perfect for chilly days, but you also have the opportunity to add a personal touch to your winter wardrobe. The rhythmic process of crocheting can be quite soothing and therapeutic, making it a wonderful way to relax and unwind. With a rainbow of yarn colors and endless stitch patterns to choose from, the creative possibilities are truly endless. So, pick up your crochet hook, select your favorite yarn, and let your imagination run wild as you craft some charming mittens to keep your hands warm and stylish all season long!
Materials
- Felici Worsted weight yarn
- 5 mm hook
Gauge
4 sc = 1 inch 4 rows = 1 inch
Sizes
- Small (child 4-6 yrs) Finished length 8.5 in
- Medium (child 10-13 yrs) Finished length 10.5 in
- Large (adult women’s glove size 7-8.5) Finished length 11.5 in
Notes
It can be helpful to mark the beginning of each round with a stitch marker.
Mittens
Ch 4, join with a sl st to form a ring.
Round 1: Ch 1, 5(6, 7) sc in ring, sl st to join. (5, 6, 7)
Round 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each st around, sl st to join. (10, 12, 14)
Round 3: Repeat round 2. Large only, do not join at end of round.(20, 24, 28)
For small and medium only,
Round 4: Ch 1, 2 sc in next st, sc in each of the next 9(11) sts, 2 sc in next st, sc in the remaining sts around. Do not join. (22, 26)
For All Sizes,
Round 5: Sc in each st around. Do not join.
Repeat round 5 until piece measures 3.5(5, 5.5) inches.
Thumb opening
Loosely ch 3(5, 6), sk next 3(5,6) sts, sc in the next st & in each st around.
Repeat round 5 until piece measures 1.5(2.5, 3) from the thumb opening. Do not fasten off.
You will now be working vertically from the wrist area in rows.
Cuff
Row 1: Ch 10(12, 14), sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch, sc in next 2 sts on wrist area (see image below), turn.
Row 2: Don’t ch 1, sk the first 2 sts, blsc til end of row, turn.
Row 3: Ch 1, blsc in the next 9(11, 13) sc sts, sc in next 2 sts on wrist area, turn.
Repeat Rows 2 & 3 around the wrist area. Once completed, seam the two sides of the cuff together, then fasten off.
Thumb
WS. Hold with the fingers of the mitten facing up. Join yarn on the right side of the thumb opening.
Round 1: Ch 1, sc evenly around (Tip: one stitch can fit in the corner space), sl st to join. (8, 12, 14)
Round 2: Ch 1, sc in each st around, do not join.
Repeat Round 2 until thumb measures 1.5,(2.5, 3) inches. Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.
Thread yarn tail through each stitch and pull tightly to close the hole.