Crochet mittens are the perfect way to keep your hands warm during the chilly winter months. With their cozy, snug fit and colorful yarn options, you'll be the envy of all your friends. And who doesn't love a handmade accessory? Plus, crocheting mittens is a great way to practice your crochet skills and create a unique, one-of-a-kind item. So grab some yarn and a crochet hook, and get ready to make the coziest mittens you've ever owned!
To make a pair of crochet mittens, you will need:
- Worsted weight yarn in your choice of colors
- A size G crochet hook
- A yarn needle
- Scissors
To begin, make a slip knot and chain 21 stitches.
Row 1: Work a single crochet stitch into the second chain from the hook and in each chain across. You should have 20 single crochet stitches in this row.
Row 2: Chain 1, turn your work, and work a single crochet stitch into the first stitch and each stitch across. You should have 20 single crochet stitches in this row.
Rows 3-12: Repeat Row 2 for a total of 10 rows.
Row 13: Chain 1, turn your work, and work a single crochet stitch into the first 7 stitches. Leave the remaining stitches unworked. You should have 7 single crochet stitches in this row.
Row 14: Chain 1, turn your work, and work a single crochet stitch into the first 7 stitches.
Row 15: Chain 1, turn your work, and work a single crochet stitch into the first 6 stitches. Leave the last stitch unworked. You should have 6 single crochet stitches in this row.
Row 16: Chain 1, turn your work, and work a single crochet stitch into the first 6 stitches.
Row 17: Chain 1, turn your work, and work a single crochet stitch into the first 5 stitches. Leave the last stitch unworked. You should have 5 single crochet stitches in this row.
Row 18: Chain 1, turn your work, and work a single crochet stitch into the first 5 stitches.
Row 19: Chain 1, turn your work, and work a single crochet stitch into the first 4 stitches. Leave the last stitch unworked. You should have 4 single crochet stitches in this row.
Row 20: Chain 1, turn your work, and work a single crochet stitch into the first 4 stitches.
Row 21: Chain 1, turn your work, and work a single crochet stitch into the first 3 stitches. Leave the last stitch unworked. You should have 3 single crochet stitches in this row.
Row 22: Chain 1, turn your work, and work a single crochet stitch into the first 3 stitches.
Row 23: Chain 1, turn your work, and work a single crochet stitch into the first 2 stitches. Leave the last stitch unworked. You should have 2 single crochet stitches in this row.
Row 24: Chain 1, turn your work, and work a single crochet stitch into the first 2 stitches.
Row 25: Chain 1, turn your work, and work a single crochet stitch into the first stitch. Leave the last stitch unworked. You should have 1 single crochet stitch in this row.
Row 26: Chain 1, turn your work, and work a single crochet stitch into the first stitch.
Your mitten should now be starting to take shape. To form the thumb opening, continue working in single crochet stitches for 5 more rows, making sure to work the same number of stitches as in the previous row.
Next, we will work on shaping the top of the mitten. To do this, we will decrease the number of stitches in each row.
Row 27: Chain 1, turn your work, and work a single crochet stitch into the first 2 stitches. Then, work a single crochet decrease by working a single crochet stitch through the next 2 stitches together. Repeat this pattern across the row. You should have a total of 6 single crochet stitches in this row.
Row 28: Chain 1, turn your work, and work a single crochet stitch into the first 2 stitches. Then, work a single crochet decrease by working a single crochet stitch through the next 2 stitches together. Repeat this pattern across the row. You should have a total of 5 single crochet stitches in this row.
Row 29: Chain 1, turn your work, and work a single crochet stitch into the first stitch. Then, work a single crochet decrease by working a single crochet stitch through the next 2 stitches together. Repeat this pattern across the row. You should have a total of 4 single crochet stitches in this row.
Row 30: Chain 1, turn your work, and work a single crochet decrease by working a single crochet stitch through the next 2 stitches together. Repeat this pattern across the row until you have only 1 single crochet stitch remaining.
Fasten off your yarn and weave in the ends with a yarn needle. Your crochet mitten is now complete. Repeat these steps to make a second mitten to complete your pair. Enjoy your cozy new mittens!