If you find it difficult to hold your little one's hand in the wintertime, you are not the only one. This designer found it so irritating to attempt that she created the Crochet Hand Holding Mitten for this issue. Now, after taking yours and your child's mittens off, you can keep your hands warm while keeping each other safe! If your son or daughter doesn't like the idea, try making the crochet mitten in a bright color, or better yet, a favorite color. Adding on fun appliques that your child would enjoy is also a great idea to promote wearing the mitten.
Easy-On Mitts
For those of you who are unfamiliar with my Easy-On Mittens, these mittens have a wrist closure option which allows you to open and close the mitten at the wrist. I first designed these mittens for my son because he was so wiggly and I swear he had fingers sticking out all over the place - trying to get mittens on his hands was such a challenge and he always pulled them off as fast as I could get them on. These mittens open at the wrist so you can easily pop the hand into the mitten itself (not getting stuck on the narrower cuff part) and once the hand is inside you can button up the wrist closure and the hand stays inside the mitten ;) You can wear the closure on the underside of your wrist (which is how I did Drew's so he wouldn't try to undo the buttons) or on top - which is how Darla liked to wear hers because she thought they looked ‘pretty’ that way. You can alternately whip stitch the cuff closed for a regular pair of mittens - this is totally up to you! These mittens have been requested for many reasons - one of which is for individuals in Nursing Homes. The wrist closure allows caregivers to slide the mittens onto the resident’s hands more easily (and less painfully) and then the wrist closure can be button to ensure the mitten stays in place once on.
Crochet Fingerless Mittens
Hands can feel cramped, suffocated, and uncomfortable in mittens and gloves during the winter. These Crochet Fingerless Mittens combat that by giving your fingers a breath of fresh air while keeping your hands toasty warm. These crochet mittens are especially helpful because they do not inhibit your finger movement like regular mittens and gloves do. With this crochet fingerless mitten tutorial, you will be getting more done than ever, all while keeping warm as ever.
Wonderland Mittens
You'll love staying warm this winter when wearing the delightful Wonderland Mittens. These warm and cozy crochet mittens will be just what you need to wear while shoveling snow or on your commute. And don't you hate it when that spot between your coat cuffs and gloves is exposed? The wrists on these crochet mittens are long enough to provide ample coverage and will help you stay warm. Just keep in mind this crochet pattern is at the intermediate level and is ideal for crocheters who are looking for a bit of a challenge.
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Easy Warm Winter Mittens
You're going to love these Easy Warm Winter Mittens! They're such a great pair of mittens to keep your hands warm, as well as a fun crochet make. One thing that is important for me when it comes to crocheting mittens is that the stitches are quite tight. I feel like I achieved that with these, which means they'll keep you warm and toasty! The Easy Warm Winter Mittens is a beautiful crochet pattern for a pair of crocheted winter mittens. The stitch combination makes a beautiful result, and they'll keep your really warm and toasty. The pattern comes in 1 size and uses amazing warm wool yarn. Size customization included in the pattern.
Vermont Valentine Mittens Free Crochet Pattern
"These Vermont Valentine Mittens will keep your fingers warm while putting a smile on your face. Look closely at the hearts - One hand has hearts facing one way and the other hand has hearts facing the other way. This is meant to illustrate the we are to always be BOTH giving and receiving love. The Vermont Valentine Mittens are worked in the round and feature the waistcoat stitch. This stitch was chosen because it created a snug and dense material which is great for mittens to help keep those hands toasty warm. This is also a great stash-busting pattern!"
