Holding hands crochet mittens free pattern
Stay cozy this season with the holding hands crochet mittens! This free pattern is the perfect project for bonding with that special person. After designing the beginner friendly mittens a few weeks ago, I knew a combination for my boy and myself would be idea. makes it easy to create these adorable and warm mittens.
The unique design features two mittens connected together, allowing you to hold hands with your loved one while keeping your hands toasty. These mittens are perfect for chilly walks, sledding, or just lounging at home. Oh, it’s also perfect for school runs and perfect for bonding.
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The holding hands crochet mittens is a free pattern, scroll down for the tutorial. If you would prefer the PDF version, get it on either Ravelry or Etst.
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Supplies needed for the holding hands crochet mittens
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 and Purple
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.
Holding hands 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 Abbreviations used for the holding hands mittens
Chain/chains – ch/chs
Half double crochet – hdc
Double crochet – dc
Slip Stitch – sl st
Special Stitch
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, pass hook through the loop left from the 5th st, sl st to complete the stitch.
Finished Measurement for the holding hands mittens
Joined mittens = 8” by 10”
Individual mittens – 4” by 5” (6” by 8”, 6” by 9”, 8” by 10”)
Sizes – XS (S, M, L) = Toddler (Child, Teen, Adult)
Ready to get hooking your own holding hands crochet mittens
How to make a holding hands crochet mittens free pattern
Section 1 – Joined Mitts
Round 1: in a 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
Round 3: Ch 1, *2 hdc, hdc, rep from * around, join with a sl st to the beginning ch. 30 hdc
Round 4: Ch 1, *2 hdc, hdc in next 2 sts, rep from * around, join with a sl st to the beginning ch. 40 hdc
Round 5: Ch 1, *2 hdc, hdc in next 3 sts, rep from * around, join with a sl st to the beginning ch. 50 hdc
Rounds 6 – 21: Ch 1, hdc in each st around, join with a sl st to the beginning ch. 50 hdc
This height should be around the wrist of the Adult.
Increase or decrease the number of repeats.
Fasten off A, join B
Section 2 – Cuff
Round 22: Ch 1, hdc in next 25 sts, leave the remaining sts unworked, join with a sl st to the beginning ch. 25 hdc
Round 23: Ch 2, *dc, popcorn, rep from * until the last st, dc in last st, join with a sl st to the beginning ch. 13 dc, 12 popcorn stitch.
Round 24: Ch 2, dc around, join with a sl st to the beginning ch. 25 hdc
Round 25: Ch 2, *dc, popcorn, rep from to end, join
Round 26: Ch 2, dc around, join with a sl st to the beginning ch. 25 dc
Round 27: Ch 2, *dc, popcorn, rep from to end, join
Round 28: Ch 2, hdc around, join with a sl st to the beginning ch. 25 dc
Fasten off
- Second opening.
- Crocheting around the remaining sts.
- Join yarn with a sl st to the next st
Repeat rounds 22 – 28
Weave in ends.
Make 2 mittens one in each size of the intended user.
Section 1- Mitts
With A for all the sizes
Round 1: in a 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, 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, 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 few more rounds
If too long, frog back until you get to the base of your thumb.
Split for the thumb
Round 18: 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 19: 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 20 – 21, 23) 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
Round 23: 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 24: Ch 2, dc around, join with a sl st to the beginning ch. 21 (31, 31, 41) dc
Round 25: 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 26: Ch 2, dc around, join with a sl st to the beginning ch. 21 (31, 31, 41) dc
Round 27: 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 28: Ch 2, hdc around, join with a sl st to the beginning ch. 21 (31, 31, 41) hdc
Join 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 cover
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