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Easy Crochet Mittens for Beginners: A Step-by-Step Guide
Cozy Up with Our Effortless Mitten Pattern
As the chilly season approaches, it's time to keep those hands warm and stylish. Our beginner-friendly crochet mittens pattern will guide you through every step, ensuring you create snug and charming mittens that will become your go-to winter accessory.
Materials You'll Need:
- Medium-weight yarn (approximately 200 meters)
- 5mm crochet hook
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
Step-by-Step Instructions:
- Chain 25: Start by making a slip knot and chaining 25 stitches.
- Single Crochet 24: Turn your work and single crochet into each stitch across, resulting in 24 stitches.
- Repeat Row 2: Repeat Row 2 for approximately 20-25 rows, or until the fabric reaches the desired height for the mitten cuff.
- Increase for Thumb: On the next row, single crochet into the first 12 stitches. Then, increase by single crocheting twice into the next stitch (13th stitch). Continue single crocheting into the remaining stitches.
- Work Thumb Separately: Turn and single crochet around the 5 stitches (13th to 17th) that were just increased. Continue working in the round for 10 rounds, or until the thumb reaches the desired size.
- Join Thumb: Join the thumb back to the mitten by single crocheting into the first stitch of the thumb and the last stitch before the thumb hole.
- Continue Mitten Body: Resume single crocheting around the mitten body, working in the round for another 10-15 rounds.
- Decrease for Closure: On the last row, decrease by single crocheting two stitches together every 5 stitches around. This will create the opening for the mitten.
- Finish Off: Fasten off the yarn and weave in any loose ends.
Congratulations! You've now crocheted your very own pair of cozy and stylish mittens. Enjoy the warmth and satisfaction of wearing something handcrafted by you.