Easy Crochet Mittens Free Pattern
It’s time to keep your fingers warm by making a pair fo these fun crochet mittens with this free pattern. That is exactly why the easy crochet mittens were designed in four different sizes.
These crochet mittens are perfect for the whole family. Designed and tested to fit all age groups from Toddlers through adults large.
The great thing about these crochet mittens is it starts from the fingertips to the cuffs. This means you can check the fit all through the way.
Oh, these crochet mittens are not gender specific. It fits perfectly for both ladies and men; you can also make it for the kids.
If you have never crocheted a pair of mittens, these crochet mittens are beginner, and the fit is a sport. This free crochet mitten pattern uses a combination of simple and common stitches.
Free lady’s mittens crochet pattern
Getting by in winter can be difficult, especially with my newest. When going on school runs and pushing the pram this season, I find that my fingers get too cold, and these crochet mittens have been a lifesaver.
Finished Measurement of the crochet mittens
4 by 5 (6 by 8), 6 by 9, (8 by 10)”
| Sizes | Height | Circumference |
| Toddler | 4″ | 5″ |
| Child | 6″ | 8″ |
| Teens (Adult small / Females) | 6″ | 9″ |
| Adult Large (Male) | 8″ | 10″ |
Sizes – XS (S, M, L) / Toddler (Child, Teen, Adult)
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Crochet Mitten Pattern On Ravelry
Supplies needed for this crochet mittens free pattern
Yarn – Hobbii Friends Extra Merino, Fine, 100% Wool, 50 g per 1.75 oz)
2 strands of the yarn were held together throughout.
Sample made in Lilac (color A) and Purple (Color B)
Estimated Total Yardage
120 (140, 160, 180) yards
Hook and other Materials
4 mm Crochet Hook
Gauge 17 sts over 14 rounds = 4” made in hdc
Adjust hook size, if necessary, to obtain gauge.
Pattern Notes
- Please kindly read through the pattern before starting.
- Any other #3 weight yarn can be substituted.
- Difficulty Level – Intermediate
Terms – US Terminology
Stitches used for the crochet mitten pattern
Chain/chains – ch/chs
Half double crochet – hdc
Double crochet – dc
Slip Stitch – sl st
Special Stitch for this easy crochet mitten
Popcorn stitch – 5 dc in indicated st, remove your hook from the last st, and insert your hook into the top of the first dc, from front to back, pass hook through the loop left from the 5th st, sl st to complete the stitch.
How to crochet a pair of crochet mittens
Section 1 – Base for the crochet mittens
With Color A for all sizes
Round 1: Ina magic ring, ch 1, 10 hdc, join with a sl st to the beginning ch. 10 hdc
Round 2: Ch 1, 2 hdc in each st around, join with a sl st to the beginning ch. 20 hdc
For the Toddler size, skip to Round 3 (4, 4, 5)
Round 3: Ch 1, *2 hdc, hdc in next st, rep from * around, join with a sl st to the beginning ch. 30 hdc
For the Child and Teen sizes, skip to Round 3 (4, 4, 5)
Round 4: Ch 1, *2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 2 sts, rep from * around, join with a sl st to the beginning ch. 40 hdc.
For all sizes
Rounds 3 (4, 4, 5) – 11 (15, 17, 19): Ch 1, hdc in each st around, join with a sl st to the beginning ch. 20 (30, 30, 40) hdc
Check for fit – The mitts should be at the base of your thumb.
If not, add a few more rounds.
If too long, frog back until you get to the base of your thumb.
Split for the thumb
Round 12 (16, 18, 20): Ch 1, hdc in first st, ch 3 (4, 4, 6) skip next 3 (3, 3, 4) sts, hdc in remaining sts, join with a sl st to the beginning ch. 17 (27, 27, 36) hdc
Try your mitts on to check if the space left for the thumb opening is a good fit.
If too tight, increase the chains and the skipped sts.
Round 13 (17, 19, 21): Ch 1, hdc in next st, hdc in next 4 chains, hdc in each of the remaining sts, join with a sl st to the beginning ch. 21 (31, 31, 43) hdc
Rounds 14 (18, 20, 22) – 21 (23, 23, 25): Ch 1, hdc in each sts around, join with a sl st to the beginning ch. 21 (31, 31, 41) hdc
Fasten off A, join B
Section 2 – Cuff for the crochet mittens
With Color B for all sizes
Round 1: Hdc in each sts around, join with a sl st to the beginning ch. 21 (31, 31, 43) hdc
Round 2: Ch 2, *dc, popcorn, rep from * until the last st, dc in last st, join with a sl st to the beginning ch. 11 (16, 16, 21) dc
10 (15, 15, 20) popcorn st
Round 3: Ch 2, dc around, join with a sl st to the beginning ch. 21 (31, 31, 41) dc
Round 4: Ch 2, *dc, popcorn, rep from * until the last st, dc in last st, join with a sl st to the beginning ch. 11 (16, 16, 21) dc
10 (15, 15, 20) popcorn st
Round 5: Ch 2, dc around, join with a sl st to the beginning ch. 21 (31, 31, 41) dc
Round 6: Ch 2, *dc, popcorn, rep from * until the last st, dc in last st, join with a sl st to the beginning ch. 11 (16, 16, 21) dc
10 (15, 15, 20) popcorn st
Round 7: Ch 2, hdc around, join with a sl st to the beginning ch. 21 (31, 31, 41) hdc
Fasten off.
Crochet mittens – Thumb
Join Color A with a sl st to the 2nd skipped stitch.
Round 1: Ch 1, hdc in each st around, join 7 (9, 9, 11) hdc
Rounds 2 – 5 (7, 9, 11): Ch 1, hdc in each st around, join, 7 (9, 9, 11) hdc
Turn to the wrong side.
With both sts, sl st to close.
Fasten off.
Keep warm; make one or more pairs from this crochet mitten pattern!
