Basic Crochet Mittens – Easy Free Pattern
Get ready to tackle the cold weather with this incredibly classic and versatile Basic Mittens Crochet Pattern! Everyone needs a go-to mitten pattern in their collection, and this fantastic design is absolutely perfect for keeping your whole family warm. Written to be straightforward and simple to follow, these mittens feature a wonderful ribbed cuff for a snug fit and a cozy, dense fabric to block out the winter chill. Because they work up so beautifully in any worsted weight yarn, they are an excellent stash-buster and the ultimate quick gift. Grab your hook and let’s crochet your new favorite winter accessory!
What You’ll Need
Yarn: 1 skein Malabrigo Worsted in Sealing Wax (worsted weight yarn #4)
Crochet Hook: US H (5.0mm) and I (5.5mm)
Notions: Yarn needle, stitch marker, tape measure
Gauge: 13 sts and 16 rows = 4″ in sc using larger hook
Finished Size: Approximately 7″ hand circumference (fits average woman’s hand)
Need a men’s pattern? See the Basic Men’s Mittens
Stitch Abbreviations
Chain (ch)
Slip Stitch (sl st)
Single Crochet (sc)
Single Crochet 2 Together (sc2tog)
Basic Crochet Mittens Pattern
RIGHT MITTEN
Cuff:
With smaller hook, ch 13, leaving a long tail for sewing up seam.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across; turn – 12 sts.
Row 2: Ch 1, working in back loops only, sc in each st across; turn.
Repeat row 2 until piece measures, when slightly stretched, 7″ from beginning, ending with a WS row.
Change to larger hook. Ch 1, turn to long side edge of cuff.
Next row: Work 27 sts evenly spaced along edge of cuff. Place a st marker in first st to mark beg of round.
Work 5 rows more in sc without turning or joining.
Thumb Shaping:
Round 1: Sc 15, 2 sc in next st, sc, 2 sc in next st, sc 9 – 29 sts.
Round 2: Sc 15, 2 sc in next st, sc 3, 2 sc in next st, sc 9 – 31 sts.
Round 3: Sc 15, 2 sc in next st, sc 5, 2 sc in next st, sc 9 – 33 sts.
Round 4: Sc 15, 2 sc in next st, sc 7, 2 sc in next st, sc 9 – 35 sts.
Round 5: Sc 15, 2 sc in next st, sc 9, 2 sc in next st, sc 9 – 37 sts.
Hand:
Round 1: Sc in first 16 sts, ch 1, skip next 11 sts for thumb hole, sc in last 10 sts – 27 sts.
Rounds 2-18: Sc evenly around.
Top Shaping:
Round 1: Sc 5, sc2tog, sc, sc2tog sc 9, sc2tog, sc, sc2tog, sc 3 – 23 sts.
Round 2: Sc evenly around.
Round 3: Sc 4, sc2tog, sc, sc2tog, sc 7, sc2tog, sc, sc2tog, sc 2 – 19 sts.
Round 4: Sc evenly around.
Round 5: Sc 4, sc2tog, sc, sc2tog, sc 5, sc2tog, sc, sc2tog – 15 sts.
Fasten off. Sew top seam.
Thumb:
Join yarn in ch-1 space from hand.
Round 1: Ch 1, sc st in ch-1 space and each skipped stitch around thumb opening – 12 sts. Place marker in first st to mark beg of round.
Rounds 2-10: Sc evenly around.
Round 11: (Sc2tog) six times – 6 sts.
Fasten off. Draw yarn through remaining 6 sts and pull tight to close.
Finishing:
Weave in ends. Sew seam in ribbing.
Click here for left handed video tutorial (includes the cuff)
LEFT MITTEN
Work cuff as for right mitten.
Thumb Shaping:
Round 1: Sc 9, 2 sc in next st, sc, 2 sc in next st, sc 15 – 29 sts.
Round 2: Sc 9, 2 sc in next st, sc 3, 2 sc in next st, sc 15 – 31 sts.
Round 3: Sc 9, 2 sc in next st, sc 5, 2 sc in next st, sc 15 – 33 sts.
Round 4: Sc 9, 2 sc in next st, sc 7, 2 sc in next st, sc 15 – 35 sts.
Round 5: Sc 9, 2 sc in next st, sc 9, 2 sc in next st, sc 15 – 37 sts.
Hand:
Round 1: Sc in first 10 sts, ch 1, skip next 11 sts, sc in last 16 sts – 27 sts.
Rounds 2-18: Sc evenly around.
Work top shaping and thumb same as right mitten.
Finishing:
Weave in ends. Sew seam in ribbing.
