How to Crochet Cozy Cotton Mittens

You’ll Need:

100% cotton yarn;

Crochet hook (depends on the chosen yarn).

Instructions

Make 4 chain stitches, slip stitch into the 1^st chain stitch. Crochet around from the tip of your fingers to the wrist.

Row Instructions

1^st Row: 2 chain stitches increase, 7 single crochets, slip stitch = 8 stitches;

2^nd Row: 2 chain stitches increase, 2 single crochets in every stitch = 16 stitches;

3^rd Row: 2 chain stitches increase, single crochets, increase 1/3 of all the stitches, slip stitch = 24 stitches;

4^th and 5^th Rows: Increase 2 stitches in every row;

6^th Row: Increase 4 stitches = 32 stitches.

If necessary, make several rows without increases.

When you reach the needed width of the mitten, make 7-10 rows of single crochets without increases. Don’t forget to start each row with chain stitches increase and finish with slip stitch!

Shaping the Mitten

To make your mitten oval, you should make decreases by following this description: 2 stitches x 2 in every 2^nd row. Continue working this way until you reach the wrist level.

Finishing Touches

Make several rows of ribbing or double crochets and add nice fringes using contrast color yarn. Cut the yarn and tighten the stitches.

Make the second mitten in the same way.

Secure Your Mittens

To prevent your mittens from slipping off, insert cords or laces into the holes of the pattern at the level of the wrist, form a button-hole from chain stitches, and sew a button 2-3 cm from it.