Free Crochet Pattern - Simple Cozy Mittens

Cute and simple crochet mittens are perfect for those cold days! These medium-sized mittens are made to fit wrist circumferences of 7-8" around and use a compact and warm half-double crochet stitch. They are of easy difficulty and terminology is provided, so they are ideal for beginners and seasoned crocheters alike. I am my only pattern tester, so feel free to comment if you find any typos or other issues.

Difficulty:

• Easy

Materials:

• Size I (5.5mm) hook or hook to match gauge
• Worsted weight (4) yarn. Original yarn used here (Caron Simply Soft in Waterlily) is discontinued.
• Yarn needle
• Stitch markers

Gauge:

• 14 sts/10 rows per 4" in hdc

Finished Size:

• Fits wrist circumference of 7-8"

Terminology:

• blhdc - back loop half-double crochet
• blsc - back loop single crochet
• ch - chain
• hdc - half-double crochet
• dec - decrease, aka hdc2tog. 
• sc - single crochet
• sk - skip
• sl st - slip stitch
• RS - right side
• WS - wrong side

Pattern Notes:

• Always join with sl st to first hdc or sc of round. 

Mittens (make 2 - one left and one right)

Cuff (worked in rows):

Row 1: Ch 11. Leave an approx. 8" tail for joining. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch to end of row. Turn. (10 sts)
Rows 2-24: Ch 1. Blsc in each st to end. Turn. (10 sts) Do not fasten off on final repetition. Remove hook and place stitch marker through working loop to prevent unraveling.

Using the tail in row 1, sew Row 1 to Row 24 to form a ring (be careful not to trap working end of yarn in stitching). Mattress stitch or whip stitch recommended for smooth join.

Mitten Body:

Row 1: RS out. Continuing with the working yarn from Cuff Row 24, remove stitch marker, ch 1, and hdc evenly along the edge of the cuff (approx. 4 sts for every 3 rows). Join with sl st, turn. (32 sts)
Rows 2-6: Ch 1. Hdc in each st around. Join, turn. (32 sts)

Right Mitten ONLY:

Row 7 (thumbhole): Ch 1. 22 hdc. Ch 4, sk 6 sts. 4 hdc. Join, turn. (24 hdc, 6 ch)

Left Mitten ONLY:

Row 7 (thumbhole): Ch 1. 4 hdc. Ch 4, sk 6 sts. Hdc until end of row. Join, turn. (24 hdc, 6 ch)

Both Mittens:

Rows 8-16: Ch 1. Hdc in each st around. Join, turn. (30 sts)
Row 17: Ch 1. (4 hdc, dec) 5 times. Join, turn. (25 sts)
Row 18: Ch 1. (3 hdc, dec) 5 times. Join, turn. (20 sts)
Row 19: Ch 1. (2 hdc, dec) 5 times. Join, turn. (15 sts)
Row 20: Ch 1. (1 hdc, dec) 5 times. Join, turn. (10 sts)
Row 21: Ch 1. Dec 5 times. Join, turn. (5 sts) Fasten off, leaving 4-5" tail.

Use yarn needle and running stitch to weave final tail through last 5 stitches. Pull opening tight and secure tail. Weave all ends in securely, trimming on inside of mitten.

Thumb (make 2):

Row 1: Magic circle, or ch 4 and join to first ch to form a ring. Ch 1, 12 hdc in ring, join to first hdc and pull tight. Do not turn. (12 sts)
Row 2-8: Ch1. Hdc around. Join to first hdc, do not turn. (12 sts) You may add or subtract rows to reach desired length. Fasten off, leaving an 8" tail to attach Thumb to Mitten. Weave in and trim starting end on magic circle if needed.

Assembly:

Turn Mitten Body WS out. Place Thumb (RS out) completely into the Row 7 thumbhole on Mitten, matching up the edges. Pin or use stitch markers to hold in place if needed. Using end tail on Thumb, sew Thumb securely to edges of thumbhole. Fasten off and weave in all ends, then turn mitten RS out.



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