It can be hard to keep your baby’s hands warm, especially if they insist on taking off their mittens. These crocheted mittens are easy to make, and they’ll keep your little one’s hands nice and warm.
Keep your baby’s hands warm with crocheted mittens.
Crocheting baby mittens is a great way to keep your little one warm, and it’s also an easy project that you can do on the go. You can use any type of yarn you like, as long as it is soft and washable. If you don’t want to make two pairs of mittens (one for each hand), simply add another 4 rows before beginning the thumb gusset.
You will need:
- Size G (4mm) hook or size needed to obtain gauge
- 4 oz worsted weight yarn in color A -4 oz worsted weight yarn in color B -Tapestry needle for sewing in ends and weaving in loose ends
Two balls of worsted weight yarn for the main color, one ball for the contrasting color and a crochet hook.
- Two balls of worsted weight yarn for the main color, one ball for the contrasting color, and a crochet hook.
- In this tutorial I used Red Heart Super Saver in Aran (main color) and Vanna’s Choice in Taupe (contrasting color).
- The size of your crochet hook is important! It should be the same size as your yarn or a size smaller than what is recommended on your ball band label. If you use a larger crochet hook than recommended it will create too large holes and fraying along edges; if you use a smaller crochet hook than recommended it will make it difficult to get gauge on your stitches, especially when crocheting with multiple strands together at once (which we will do later).
If you don’t know how to crochet, there are plenty of online tutorials.
If you’re unfamiliar with crocheting, there are many online tutorials that can help you get started. You can also find them in crochet magazines. Or learn from books or friends. Maybe even watch videos on YouTube! And if all else fails, just try to figure it out by trial and error.
Work two rows of single crochet in each stitch across the row.
Work two rows of single crochet in each stitch across the row.
Work in back loops only (BLO). If you don’t know how to crochet, there are plenty of online tutorials that can help you out.
Make a chain as long as you’d like the cuff to be. (The wider the cuff, the harder it is to get on and off.)
Make a chain as long as you’d like the cuff to be. (The wider the cuff, the harder it is to get on and off.)
The chain should be about 1.5 times the length of your hand, or around 1/2 inch wide.
This project works up pretty quickly, in an hour or less.
This project works up pretty quickly, in an hour or less. If you don’t know how to crochet, there are plenty of online tutorials out there (I like this one). Some people prefer a specific method over others; try a few and see what works best for you!
If you typically make a pair of mittens in two hours, expect that it will take longer with thicker yarn and bigger hook sizes. You’ll also want to consider how long it takes you to get comfortable with the pattern after being introduced to it.
These mittens keep your baby comfortable and save you money on lost mittens.
These mittens are quick and easy to make, which means you can whip out a pair in no time. And since they’re made from scraps, you won’t have to buy any yarn!
They are also very versatile—you can choose any color of yarn that suits your baby’s wardrobe best. Just make sure it is a cotton or acrylic blend so it breathes well and doesn’t irritate sensitive skin.
How To Make Crochet Mittens For Baby
Supplies
- Yarn: Red Heart Baby Hugs Light 4.5 oz (127 g) and 318 yds (290 m). 100% Acrylic. Light Weight Yarn [3]. Machine washable warm, gentle cycle, tumble dry low.
- Colors: 1 skein in your choice of color. I used: Small (Bluie E403_3825 ), Medium (Shell E403_3303) and Large (Blueberry – E403_3801).
- Crochet Hook: 3.5 mm (E) for Small, 3.75 mm (F) for Medium and 4 mm (G) for large. I used these hooks and my 4 mm (G).
- Finished Project Yardage: approximately 20 g / 51 yds, 27 g /68 m and 35 g / 88 yds
- Scissors, Yarn Needle, Stitch Marker
Difficulty Level
Easy
Crochet Baby Mittens Finished Sizes
- Small (Preemie approximately 3 to 7 pounds) Mitten height (including cuff) approximately 4.25 inches X 2.25 inches width
- Medium (Newborn approximately 7 pounds) Mitten height (including cuff) approximately 5 inches X 2.75 inches width
- Large (Newborn more than 7 pounds) Mitten height (including cuff) approximately 5.25 inches X 2.875 inches width
Free Hand Size Chart for Mittens and Gloves
Gauge
Small Mitten approximately 3.6 rounds per inch and 4.8 sts per inch
Medium Mitten approximately 3 rounds per inch and 4 sts per inch
Large Mitten approximately 2.8 rounds per inch and 3.8 sts per inch
You can substitute any yarn and hook for this stitch pattern – just remember when you substitute if your gauge is different, the finished size, and amount of yarn used for your project will also be different.
Abbreviations
US Terminology used
beg – beginning
bl – back loop
ch – chain
hdc – half double crochet
hdc2tog – half double crochet 2 together
R – round
rem – remaining
rep – repeat
sc – single crochet
sl st – slip stitch
st/sts – stitch/stitches
* to **– Repeat the instructions between the asterisks the number of times indicated. This repeat will contain of multiple instructions.
[] – at the end of the row – the total number of stitches
() – important notes AND sets of stitches to be worked within one stitch, or space
Helpful Tutorials
Helpful Video Tutorials
Notes:
- Initial ch 2 counts as 1 hdc but we never work into the top of the ch 2. Instead, sl st to the first real hdc of the round (which is the stitch following the ch 2). Then work both the ch 2 and the first hdc in that first real hdc.
- You may also enjoy the baby crochet patterns included in Bold Baby Crochet. I designed a cute pair of snuggly monster mittens, a colorful rainbow cardigan, a bright striped sunhat and a pastel chevron hat and mitt set for this book.
Conclusion
Crochet mittens are a great way to keep your baby’s hands warm without having to buy new ones. They’re also cheaper than store-bought mittens, and you can make them in an hour or less! It’s always fun for parents when their kids love their handmade items even more than those purchased from big box stores.