Crochet Elegant Textured Floral Cuffed Mittens Free Pattern

Crochet Elegant Textured Floral Cuffed Mittens

Materials Needed:

• Worsted weight yarn in a main color and two contrasting colors for flowers
• Crochet hook (size H/8 or 5.0mm)
• Scissors
• Tapestry needle
• Measuring tape

Abbreviations:

• ch: chain
• sc: single crochet
• dc: double crochet
• hdc: half double crochet
• sl st: slip stitch
• st: stitch

Gauge:

15 stitches = 4 inches in sc, adjusted as needed for tension.

Instructions:

Cuff:

1. Ch 10.
2. Row 1: Sc in the 2nd ch from the hook and in each ch across (9 sc). Turn.
3. Row 2-20: Ch 1, sc in each sc across. Turn.
4. Fold the cuff in half and slip stitch the ends together to form a tube. Fasten off.

Main Mitten Body:

1. Join yarn to the bottom of the cuff.
2. Round 1: Ch 1, sc around the open edge of the cuff (around 30-35 sc). Join with a sl st to the first sc.
3. Round 2: Ch 2 (counts as a dc), dc in the next st and each st around. Join.
4. Round 3: Ch 1, sc in next st, *hdc in next, dc in next, repeat from * around. Join.
5. Repeat Rounds 2-3 until the mitten reaches your desired length (about 8-10 inches for medium size).

Thumb Opening:

1. After final round, ch 8 for the thumb opening, skip the next stitches, and join to continue working the mitten until completion.

Floral Embellishments:

1. Using contrasting colors, create crochet flowers using the magic ring method, incorporating sc and dc stitches.
2. Attach flowers to the mitten body securely using a tapestry needle.

Finishing:

Weave in all ends. Block lightly to shape. Enjoy your stylish new mittens!