Crochet Fingerless Mitts

Crochet fingerless mitts are a fantastic accessory for keeping your hands warm while still being able to use your fingers freely. They come in all sorts of colors and patterns, making them not only practical but also a fun way to add a pop of style to your outfit. Whether you're typing away on your computer, sipping hot cocoa, or just out for a stroll on a chilly day, these cozy mitts are sure to keep your hands snug and looking cute. So, grab a pair, slip them on, and get ready to conquer the day with toasty hands and a touch of charm!

Pattern Details

Recommended Yarn: Worsted/10 ply/Cat. 4 yarn of any non-pill or low-pill and easy-care brand and fibre or the equivalent multiple strands of thinner yarn (worked together). Refer to Appendix A for Example Project.

Hook Size: Use yarn label instructions as a guide for selecting hook size. Work a swatch to determine the optimal hook for individual tension and pattern gauge.

Mitts Size: OSFM adult/teen women: ~20cm/~8” circumference. Length can be easily adjusted by adjusting the round repeat number.

Skill Level: Advanced (Adventurous) Beginner to Intermediate.

Stitch Terminology: US – refer to Abbreviations and Special Stitch Instructions for stitches used in the pattern.

Gauge: CFSC round should be ~20cm/~8” circumference.

Pattern Synopsis: Mitts are constructed in the round, bottom up, working RS always. Top trim (optional) is worked next. Bottom cuff is added last. Multiple options provided for trim/cuff design. Texture results from alternating braid and front post stitches.

Abbreviations

Beg = Beginning

BLO = Back Loop Only

Br St = Braid Stitch (refer to Special Stitch Instructions)

CFSC = Chainless Foundation Single Crochet

Ch = Chain

DC = Double Crochet

DC2Tog = Double Crochet two st together (reduction st) refer to Special Stitch Instructions)

DCStndSt = Double Crochet Standing Stitch (refer to Special Stitch Instructions). This can be substituted with Ch 1, SC in first st, Ch 2, or any other chainless DC, or Ch 3.

Fin = Finishing

FLO = Front Loop Only

FpDC = Front Post Double Crochet (work DC around the front of the post of the previous round stitch rather than in the two loops of the stitch)

FpDCStndSt = Front Post Double Crochet Standing Stitch (refer to Special Stitch Instructions). This can be substituted with Ch 1, SC around front of first st post, Ch 2, or any other chainless FpDC.

FpHDC = Front Post Half Double Crochet (work HDC around the front of the post of the previous round stitch rather than in the two loops of the stitch)

FpSC = Front Post Single Crochet (work SC around the front of the post of the previous round stitch rather than in the two loops of the stitch)

HDC = Half Double Crochet

RS = Right Side

SC = Single Crochet

Sk = Skip

Sl St = Slip Stitch

Sp = Space

St = Stitch

WS = Wrong Side

Yoh = Yarn over hook

Special Stitch Instructions

Br St: Note: Refer to https://youtu.be/OfEdlWxDQn0 for visualisation of Br St. Insert hook through stitch, yoh, pull through a loop (two loops on hook), yoh, pull yarn through first loop on hook only (two loops on hook), yoh, (for a second time) pull yarn through first loop on hook only (two loops on hook), yoh, pull yarn through both loops on hook.

DCStndSt: Ch 1, SC in st, Ch 1, SC in FLO of first SC (i.e. stacking second SC on top of first made SC).

FpDCStndSt: Ch 1, SC around the front of the st post of the first st from the previous round, Ch 1, SC in FLO of first SC (i.e. stacking second SC on top of first made SC).

Pattern Instructions

Note:

Beg DCStndSt counts as DC.

Beg FpDCStndSt counts as FpDC.

Beg Ch 1 (trim/cuff) and fin Sl St do not count as a St.

[ ] represents a st sequence that is to be repeated the number of times specified in the pattern instructions.

St Count follows each round in ( ).

Refer to https://youtu.be/zuuoQy-Xl1U for visualisation of CFSC.

Refer to https://youtu.be/zuuoQy-Xl1U?t=300 for visualisation of joining last CFSC to first CFSC.

Left Mitt

Mitt

Chainless Foundation (CFSC): With your chosen yarn 26 CFSC†, ensuring that the last CFSC is joined to the first CFSC, Sl St into top of first CFSC. (26 CFSC in circle)

†Alternate Ch method substitution: 26 Ch, Sl St into first Ch to form a Ch circle, Ch 1, SC in each Ch around.

Round 1 – DC + Br St: DCStndSt in first st, Br St in next st, [DC in next st, Br St in next st] repeat around, Sl St into beg DCStndSt. (13 DC, 13 Br St)

Round 2 – FpDC + Br St: FpDCStndSt around first st, Br St in next st, [FpDC around next st, Br St in next st] repeat around, Sl St into beg FpDCStndSt. (13 FpDC, 13 Br St)

Rounds 3 to 7 – FpDC + Br St: Repeat Round 2 five times in total.

Round 8 – FpDC + Br St + Thumb Hole Ch 4 Sp: FpDCStndSt around first st, Br St in next st, [FpDC around next st, Br St in next st] 4 times, Ch 4, sk four st, [FpDC around next st, Br St in next st] 6 times, Sl St into beg FpDCStndSt. (11 FpDC, 11 Br St, Ch 4 Sp)

Round 9 – FpDC + Br St + DC: Note: Either work each st into each Ch of the Ch 4 Sp (as per instructions), or all st over the Ch 4 sp (according to personal preference). FpDCStndSt around first st, Br St in next st, [FpDC around next st, Br St in next st] 4 times, [DC in next Ch, Br St in next Ch] 2 times, [FpDC around next st, Br St in next st] 6 times, Sl St into beg FpDCStndSt. (11 FpDC, 11 Br St, 4 DC)

Round 10 – FpDC + Br St: FpDCStndSt around first st, Br St in next st, [FpDC around next st, Br St in next st] repeat around, Sl St into beg FpDCStndSt. (13 FpDC, 13 Br St)

Rounds 11+ – FpDC + Br St: If omitting the Upper Trim, Repeat Round 10 four to five times, fasten off yarn leaving sufficient yarn tail length to securely sew in end, and skip to Cuff instructions. If including the Upper Trim, Repeat Round 10 two to three times.

Upper Trim (optional)

Note: This is an easy trim. An intermediate rib trim is also provided in Appendix B.

Round 1 – SC BLO: Ch 1, SC in BLO of each st around, Sl St into first SC (skip beg Ch 1). (26 SC)

Round 2+ – SC BLO: Repeat Round 1 until preferred trim length made, fasten off yarn leaving sufficient yarn tail length to securely sew in.

Cuff

Note: This is an easy cuff. An intermediate rib cuff is also provided in Appendix B.

Round 1 – FpSC: Join yarn in first CFSC, Ch 1, FpSC around each st around, Sl St into first FpSC (sk beg Ch 1). (26 FpSC)

Round 2 – SC BLO: Ch 1, SC in BLO of each st around, Sl St into first SC (skip beg Ch 1). (26 SC)

Round 3+ – SC BLO: Repeat Round 2 to achieve preferred cuff length, fasten off yarn leaving sufficient yarn tail length to securely sew in.

Finishing

Sew in all ends securely on WS.

Right Mitt

Mitt

Chainless Foundation (CFSC): As per Left Mitt instructions.

Rounds 1 to 7: As per Left Mitt instructions.

Round 8 – FpDC + Br St + Thumb Hole Ch 4 Sp: FpDCStndSt around first st, Br St in next st, [FpDC around next st, Br St in next st] 5 times, FpDC around next st, Ch 4, sk four st, Br St in net st, [FpDC around next st, Br St in next st] 4 times, Sl St into beg FpDCStndSt. (11 FpDC, 11 Br St, Ch 4 Sp)

Round 9 – FpDC + Br St + DC: Note: Either work each st into each Ch of the Ch 4 Sp (as per instructions), or all st over the Ch 4 sp (according to personal preference). FpDCStndSt around first st, Br St in next st, [FpDC around next st, Br St in next st] 5 times, FpDC around next st, [Br St in next Ch, DC in next Ch] 2 times, Br St in next St, [FpDC around next st, Br St in next st] 4 times, Sl St into beg FpDCStndSt.(11 FpDC, 11 Br St, 4 DC)

Round 10 – FpDC + Br St: As per Left Mitt instructions.

Rounds 11+ – FpDC + Br St: As per Left Mitt instructions.

Upper Trim (optional)

As per Left Mitt instructions.

Cuff

As per Left Mitt instructions.

Finishing

As per Left Mitt instructions.