Cozy Faux-Fur Cuffed Mittens

These mittens are worked in rounds and feature a comfortable design, perfect for beginners. The soft gray yarn coupled with the luxurious faux-fur gives these mittens a beautiful finish. Follow the step-by-step instructions below to create your own pair!

Materials

• Worsted Weight Yarn: 1 skein of soft gray yarn (approximately 200 yards)
• Faux-Fur Yarn for cuff: 1 skein (approximately 50 yards)
• Hook: 5.0 mm (H-8)
• Tapestry Needle for weaving in ends
• Scissors
• Measuring tape

Gauge

Gauge is not crucial for this project, but approximately 14 stitches and 16 rows = 4 inches in Single Crochet.

Abbreviations

• ch = chain
• sc = single crochet
• sl st = slip stitch
• st(s) = stitch(es)
• rnd = round
• inc = increase
• dec = decrease

Instructions

Making the Main Body of the Mitten (Make 2)

1. Start with the gray yarn. Create a magic ring.
2. Round 1: Work 8 sc in the magic ring. Pull tight to close the ring. (8)
3. Round 2: Inc in each stitch around. (16)
4. Round 3: *1 sc in the next st, inc* repeat around. (24)
5. Rounds 4-8: Work 1 sc in each stitch around. (24) You should have about 2 inches from the base of the mitten.
6. Round 9: *1 sc in the next 2 sts, dec (2 together)* repeat around. (18)
7. Round 10: Work 1 sc in each st around. (18)
8. Round 11: *1 sc in the next st, dec* repeat around. (12)
9. Round 12: Work 1 sc in each st around. (12)
10. Round 13: Dec in each of the next stitches until closed. Secure and leave a long tail for sewing.
11. Using a tapestry needle, weave in the ends and secure the top closed.

Making the Cuff (Make 2)

1. Change to faux-fur yarn. With the new yarn, attach to the bottom edge of the mitten.
2. Round 1: Ch 1, work 1 sc in each st around. (12)
3. Round 2: Work in back loops only for 4 rounds. This creates a lovely texture. (12)
4. After completing 4 rounds, fold the cuff over to create a snug fit. Attach the yarn tightly to secure.

Finishing Touches

• Weave in all loose ends using the tapestry needle.
• Repeat for the second mitten.
• Ensure the cuffs are plush and luxurious, creating that cozy feel.

Now your Cozy Faux-Fur Cuffed Mittens are complete! Slip them on and enjoy the warmth they bring to your winter outings.