Crochet Light and Lacy Spa Mittens Free Pattern

Materials

• Medium weight cotton yarn (approximately 100 yards)
• Crochet hook size H (5 mm)
• Scissors
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends

Gauge

14 stitches and 16 rows = 4 inches in double crochet.

Abbreviations

• ch = chain
• sc = single crochet
• dc = double crochet
• sl st = slip stitch
• st = stitch

Instructions

Size

This pattern fits an average adult hand. Adjust by adding or subtracting stitches in multiples of 3 to fit.

Body of the Mitt

1. Chain 30 (or desired length for wrist size).
2. Row 1: In the second chain from the hook, dc. Continue dc in each chain across (29 dc total), turn.
3. Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), *skip 2 dc, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next dc*; repeat from * to * across, ending with skip 2 dc and dc in last dc. Turn.
4. Row 3: Ch 3, *(dc in ch 1 space, ch 1)*; repeat * until end of row, dc in last st. Turn.
5. Repeat Rows 2 and 3 until piece measures 6 inches or desired length to just above the wrist.

Shaping the Thumb

1. Row 1: Ch 1, sc across (29 sc total), turn.
2. Row 2: Ch 1, *sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next*; repeat from * to end (39 sc total), turn.
3. Continue working in rounds, adding 1 sc every 5th sc until the thumb base measures 2 inches. Fasten off.

Finishing

1. Using the tapestry needle, weave in all ends.
2. Make a second mitten in the same way.

Care Instructions

Machine wash on a gentle cycle, lay flat to dry.

Enjoy Your Spa Mittens!

These mittens are perfect for a self-care day or as a thoughtful gift for a friend!