The crochet Perfect Fit Mittens are a great project for beginners learning how to make their first pair of mittens. This free crochet pattern also includes a complete video tutorial so that you can learn how to crochet your own pair of mittens.
Perfect Fit Mittens - Crochet Your First Pair of Mittens
When I learned to crochet WAY back in high school, my very first project was a scarf. My second project was mittens, and right now I am wishing I kept them as a comparison! I didn't even know that crochet patterns existed back then, so my mitten was basically "sc until it fits your hand...now try to make another one that matches".
The mitten pattern I am sharing with you today is the third member of my Crochet Basics series. I call these patterns "basics" because they are simple, unembellished patterns that are perfect for learning, teaching, selling or gifting! They are also a blank canvas for your own customization! I think these mittens would look awesome with some adorable appliques on them 🙂
This pattern is also easily customizable in length. Add or subtract rows as necessary to make them fit just how you want them! I used a fairly tight tension with this project to make them nice and warm, so if you typically crochet with loose tension you may want to make a gauge swatch before starting this pattern!
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Supplies:
- Worsted weight yarn (I used Lion Brand Vanna's Choice in Silver Heather)
- H/5.0 mm crochet hook (I used Clover Amour)
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
Abbreviations
- Ch: chain
- Sl st: slip stitch
- HDC: half-double crochet
- HDC2tog: half-double crochet two together
Helpful Video Tutorials:
How to Crochet a Mitten for Beginners (find the left handed video here)
How to start a project with the magic circle: Right Handed or Left Handed
Gauge:
15 HDC x 11 rows = 4"
Finished Size:
- Tip of fingers to bottom of wrist = 9.5"
- Width of finger section = 4.25"
- Width of wrist = 3.75"
- Length of thumb = 2.5"
- Width of thumb = 1.75"
Special Notes:
- The chain stitches at the beginning of each round do not count as a stitch.
- The last stitch of each round is attached to the first stitch of the round with a slip stitch
- This pattern would also work in continuous rounds if you prefer that technique.
- This pattern is written to fit an average adult. The size can easily be adjusted by adding or subtracting rounds. Additions or subtractions should happen between rounds 4-16
Instructions (make 2)
Start with magic circle
Round 1: Ch 1, Work 10 HDC into magic circle, pull tight (10)
Round 2: Ch 1, 2 HDC in each stitch around (20)
Round 3: Ch 1, *2 HDC, HDC, repeat from * around (30)
Round 4-16: Ch 1, HDC around (30)
Round 17: Ch 1, HDC, ch 6, skip 2 stitches and HDC around. (28 HDC + 6 ch stitches-this creates the thumb hole)
Round 18-20: Ch 1, HDC around (34)
Round 21: Ch 1, HDC in 6, HDC2tog, HDC in 15, HDC2tog, HDC in 9. (32)
Round 22: Ch 1, HDC around (32)
Round 23: Ch 1, *HDC in 2, HDC2tog, repeat from * around (24)
Round 24-28: Ch 1, HDC around (24)
Cut and tie off yarn and continue to attach the thumb
Attaching the thumb:
Round 1: Attach yarn into the thumb hole with a sl st. Ch 1, and work 14 HDC around the thumb hole. Some stitches may be worked into "non traditional" spaces such as stitch posts to achieve this number. (14)
Round 2-6: Ch 1, HDC around (14)
Round 7: Ch 1, HDC2tog around (7)
Cut and tie yarn leaving a long tail. Using a yarn needle, weave through every other stitch around the top. Pull to cinche the thumb shut and tie off.
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