Bernie’s Mittens - Mittens inspired by those Bernie Sanders wore at Joe Biden’s Inauguration on January 20, 2021. Bernie’s own mittens were made by Jen Ellis, a Vermont schoolteacher who sewed them from patches of old wool sweaters. These are a little different as they repeat the same colorwork motif around the hand, while Sanders’ mittens featured contrasting thumb and black fabric across the palm.
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TagsVermont 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!"
Vermont Love Mittens Free Crochet Pattern
"Who couldn't use more mittens? The Vermont Love Mittens are worked in the round and feature the waistcoat stitch. This stitch creates a snug and dense material which is great for mittens because it will keep your hands toasty warm. Inspired by the eye-catching mittens worn at the Biden/Harris inauguration, this mitten pattern helps you jump in on the fun. This pattern is also a great stash buster! You can use any category 4/worsted weight yarn in any color combination from yarn you have on hand. "
January Sky Fingerless Gloves
These January Sky crochet fingerless gloves or wrist warmers are perfect for keeping your fingers warm when typing or studying in the cooler seasons. They are also great out of doors when you need to be able to move your fingers, e.g., taking photos or using a purse. The pattern is worked in rows using a combination of double and trebles crochet, and the star stitch. The neutral colour combination and unique design of the material make them a perfect present for yourself or a friend.
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.
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!
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.
La Chocolatière Mitts
These mitts have an interesting wavy pattern in two colors. They are crocheted flat and each in one piece. They are started at the thumb, which is worked flat and joined into a tube. Afterwards, the main part starts with an additional chain, and then is worked back and forth around the thumb. Working through the back loop only gives them an interesting texture. There are different instructions for the left-hand and right-hand mitt because second mitt mirrors the first one.
