Winter has wrapped North America in it’s chilly, blustery grip – and our fingers are frozen! Fingerless mitts are great for indoors, but right now, you need full coverage outside. No one likes frozen fingers, and that’s why mittens also make great gifts! So without further ado, here are 9 free crochet mittens patterns!
9 Free Crochet Mittens Patterns
Click on the names of the patterns you like to go to their pattern pages!
For Babies and Toddlers:
- Thumbless Baby Mitts by Bernadette Vines, on Stitch it out!: A staple for little ones year round!
- Tofu Cutie’s Charity Mittens by Oshinn Reid, on Tofu Crafts: Worked flat and seamed all around, these have a unique look!
- Mommy ‘n Me Mitts by Hailey Redden, on Wee Robin: This cute set includes a version for babies as well as one for women!
For Children:
- Shark Mittens by Annette Hynes, on Annette’s Crochet Site: How fun are these! This Tunisian pattern is sure to be a hit – and not mixed up with the other kids in class!
- Squishy Mitts by Carol Ballard, on Ravelry: Love the string – classic for a reason! And there’s a matching hat and earwarmer pattern too!
- Darla’s Easy-On Mittens by Rhondda Mol, on Ravelry: Easy to put on little hands, but after you button the cuff they’ll stay put! So smart!
For Teens and Adults:
- Sorry, this listing has been removed at the designer’s request.
- Men’s Mitts on a String by Carol Ballard, on Cobblerscabin’s Weblog: Easy to adjust for any size!
For All Sizes:
- Crochet Mittens for All by Nancy Anderson on Coats & Clark: This great basic pattern will keep the whole family warm with extra long cuffs!
- Family of Mittens, on Lion Brand Yarn: For toddler, children, women, and men!
Something for everyone I hope! Mittens make great quick projects that are practical too. Stay warm out there!
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Kris says
Have you ever heard of thrumming and do you know if it’s possible for crochet? Someone asked if I could make them thick mittens with fleece, and another person said it was thrumming done with knitting, I don’t knit and I don’t know much about thrumming. I’ve lined mittens with fleece, but I’m also not very good at that. I need to look online for a tutorial.
Tamara Kelly says
The Yarn Harlot has a good explanation and tutorial here: http://www.yarnharlot.ca/blog/thrumfaq.html It’s for knitting, but I think you can see how you’d do it with crochet – insert your hook through the loop of the thrum and crochet right through it!
Debi says
Need Assistance Please! No matter what I do, I can not get the pattern for Shark Mittens by Annette Hynes. What am I not doing right?
I love the mittens and would love to make one pair for my grandson. Any help in obtaining the pattern, I would be grateful. Thank You
Shar Holder says
I didn’t seem to have any trouble.
Click on the pattern name above. It should take you to her website. About half-way down the page on the left is a picture of the mitts again with ‘shark mitts pdf’ underneath. Click on that and it should download the pattern if you have a pdf reader. When it opens I think it is about 4 pages. Hope this helps.
Debi says
Thank You Shar Holder! I did do that four times and it did not come up with the written instructions. All I was getting is the picture of the Mittens.
I am thinking now, since you told me you had no trouble getting the instructions, that I will turn off my computer and to re-boot it. All tho I have never had to do that in the past, nor have I had trouble getting a written instructions. Never know, this time could be the charm!
Tamara Kelly says
It’s working for me too – I’m sorry I can’t be more help!
Debi says
Tamara Kelly, I do not know what caused my problem. I was able to get the pattern after I re-booted my computer.
I went in and did as Shar Holder suggested, and ….Ta Da!
Thank You!
Tamara Kelly says
Oh good! 🙂 I hope you enjoy them! 😀
Tamara Kelly says
Thank you Shar!
Patty says
Has ANYONE found a good crochet pattern for “convertible” mittens??? These are the ones you can flip back the top to expose your fingers if needed. NOT wrist warmers. I am having an awful time finding many patterns. Possibly they are known as something else also? Thanx in advance 🙂
Tamara Kelly says
Hi Patty! I went on a search for those last year, and I wasn’t able to find much either I’m afraid. These are what I can find today, just one pair: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/fingerless-flip-top-mittens
Valerie Young says
Here are some free ones http://www.redheart.com/free-patterns/flip-top-mittens
Patty says
Thanx Valerie! I saw these, thought I had it pinned, and then noticed it wasn’t on my board. By that time I couldn’t remember where I had got it from and somehow it never showed up again! I’m making them tonight “just in case” !
Debi says
Patty,
I had seen a pattern for the convertible mittens, but I am sorry to say I did not save the site.
All I have is a written pattern for Crochet Gloves, The patterns says, that you can work them with full fingers or half fingers, as you like, or even with slits in the fingers so you can poke your fingers through. I do not have the site where I found them tho.
If you think you might like Gloves I can try to find the site.
Debi says
Patty,
That was faster then I thought it would take me. I just found the site for the Gloves. You can check it out and see if you might be interested in them.
http://www.woolcrafting.com/crochet-gloves-pattern.html
I will keep my eyes open for the convertible mittens
Patty deyoung says
THANK YIU! I think I make these work! 🙂
Judy Cowan says
Hi Patty – I love the Easy-On Mittens and haven’t been able to find any other pattern like it, however it appears the link to obtaining the free pattern is no longer available. Any idea where I might be able to find a similar pattern. Love the idea of ‘easy on’ but with a button to keep them on!
Thanks so much
Tamara Kelly says
Hi Judy! It looks like the pattern has moved. I’ll edit the listing, and it’s at http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/darlas-easy-on-mittens 🙂
Judy Cowan says
You are wonderful, Tamara!! That is exactly what I was looking for. Thank you from myself and all my grandbabies who will each be getting a pair.
Tamara Kelly says
😀 You’re very welcome Judy, and thank you so much!