Trendy & Quick Crochet Baby Mittens Tutorial For Cherished Warmth In Cold Weather

Making crochet baby mittens is a delightful and cozy project perfect for anyone looking to make something special for the little ones in their life. These tiny mittens are not only adorable but also provide warmth and comfort to baby's delicate hands. With just a ball of yarn and a crochet hook, you can whip up a pair of these charming mittens in no time.

Crochet Baby Mittens

Materials Needed:

Medium weight yarn (example used: Capri by Loops and Threads, 57% cotton, 28% nylon, 15% polyester)
4mm crochet hook (a 5mm hook is used in the video for demonstration purposes only)
Scissors
Darning needle
Stitch markers (optional, but recommended for beginners)

Band Pattern:

Chain 17 :

(Create a slip knot and chain 17 stitches).

Row 1:

Start in the second chain from the hook, work 16 single crochets (SC) across the chain.

Row 2-18:

Chain 1 and turn. Work single crochets in the back loop only (BLO) for each stitch across (16 SC BLO).

Joining the Band:

Align the last row with the starting chain and slip stitch them together under both loops of the last row and a single loop from the starting chain (16 slip stitches).

Shape the Mitt (Working on top of the Band):

For Row 1:

Chain 1 and work 4 groups of (3 SC, 1 increase) across the tops of the band rows. This will give you a total of 22 SC.

Row 2:

Chain 1 and turn, work 22 SC across.

Rows 3-9:

Using the waistcoat stitch (work in between the "V" of the single crochet from the previous row), work 22 stitches across each row.

Decreases (Shaping the top of the Mitt):

Row 10:

Work waistcoat stitch for 9 stitches, then waistcoat stitch 2 together (decrease). Repeat the sequence once more in the same row.

Row 11:

Work 8 waistcoat stitches, followed by a decrease. Repeat the sequence once more.
Continue decreasing in each row by doing one less waistcoat stitch before each decrease. Follow this pattern until you complete row 17, with 6 stitches at the end.

Closing the Mitt:

Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing. Thread the darning needle with the tail.
Weave the needle in and out through the remaining 6 stitches at the top, pull to gather and close the opening.
Knot securely and weave in the end inside the mitt.

Weaving in the Ends:

Turn the mitt inside out, thread your darning needle with the tail ends.
Weave in the tails securely by running the needle under several stitches in one direction, then back in the opposite direction.
Trim any excess yarn after the ends are woven in.