Use one skein of your favorite worsted or aran weight yarn to create this basic pair of crochet mittens that can be customized any way you like. The mittens are created from the bottom up, starting with a size H hook and the ribbing. Then, the work is turned and the rest of the mitten is crocheted in the round using a size I hook. The skills you need for this project are working in the round, single crochet, chaining, and how to increase and decrease in sc.
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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.
Maggie's Mittens
This pair of mittens was crocheted as a gift for my Step-Mum, Maggie. The pattern is straight-forward and easy-to-follow. I have also created a full video tutorial to walk you through how to crochet a pair of mittens, from start to finish. I thought it would help those who have never crocheted mittens before, if they could see how they were constructed. You need one ball of Red Heart Super Saver Chunky Yarn - I only used 132 yards (117 m) to crochet the pair of mittens. I hope you enjoy making your mittens!
Autumn Amore Mittens
The final pattern for the Autumn Amore Crochet Along is the Autumn Amore Mittens! These moss stitch crochet mittens are quick, cozy, and the pattern includes 3 sizes to fit your family! The Mittens, like all the Autumn Amore CAL patterns, use 3 colors. You need just one ball of each to make the mittens in any of the sizes listed! The Autumn Amore Mittens are worked in the round - but differently than we've done in the other patterns in the set! And since they are made bottom up, you'll learn how to decrease the moss stitch in the round as well with this pattern! For more information, see:
Basic Men's Mittens
Crochet a pair of men's mittens using this easy to follow pattern complete with a video tutorial. This pattern uses a bulky weight yarn to work up quickly and is an easy level pattern. The only techniques you need to know to crochet these mittens are chaining and single crochet. This project starts at the cuff, which is worked sideways, then connected and the thumb shaping begins. The thumb stitches are skipped to work the rest of the hand and, finally, the thumb is worked. Makes a wonderful gift!
Velvet Mittens
The Velvet Mittens pattern is an easy to crochet pattern using Bernat Velvet that includes a full video tutorial. This pattern also includes a knit version of the mittens. The mittens are created entirely out of single crochet, starting with the cuff. The cuff is worked side to side in the back loops only to give a ribbed effect, then the ribbing is turned and the thumb shaping begins. After increasing for the thumb, the thumb stitches are left unworked while working the rest of the hand, then picked up again at the end.
