Crochet Fingerless Mitts: A Trendy and Practical Accessory

Introduction

Discover the world of crochet fingerless mitts, a trendy and practical accessory that will keep your hands warm while allowing your fingers to remain free. These stylish mitts are perfect for those chilly days when you need a little extra warmth but still want the freedom to use your fingers for tasks like texting, typing, or even knitting.

Measurements

Finished mitts measure approximately 11" in length and 4" across at the widest part, making them suitable for small adults or kids. For larger mitts, you can either use a larger hook size or add length or girth by increasing the number of rows or stitches.

Skills Needed

Before you start, here are the skills and abbreviations you'll need:

• ch: chain
• sl: slip stitch
• sc: single crochet
• sc2tog: single crochet two stitches together, single crochet decrease
• rnd(s): round(s)
• st(s): stitch(es)

Materials Required

Materials and Stuff:

• worsted weight yarn (recommended: Caron Simply Soft in black, which is slightly lighter than standard worsted weight)
• size F crochet hook
• stitch marker (optional)

Gauge: Achieve 5 sc/inch to meet the specified size. You'll be starting each mitt from the finger end. Unless you only want one mitt, be sure to make two of them. The number of stitches in each round is indicated at the end in parentheses. Work BLO (back loop only).

Step-by-Step Instructions

Follow these instructions to crochet your fingerless mitts:

RND 1: Ch 33, sl to join, forming a circle while being careful not to twist the chain, ch 1; Rnd 1: sc in each st around, sl into the top of the 1st sc, ch 1, do not turn (32);

Rnds 2-4: Repeat Rnd 1, turning work for Rnd 4 only (32);

Rnd 5-11: sc in each sc around, ch 1, and turn at the end without joining - this creates the thumb hole, join with sl at the end of Rnd 11 (32);

Rnd 12: sc in each st around, join with sl, ch 1, and do not turn anymore (32);

Rnd 13: *sc in 6 sts, sc2tog, repeat from * around, sl to join, ch 1 (28);

Rnd 14: *sc in 5 sts, sc2tog, repeat from * around, sl to join, ch 1 (24);

Rnd 15-24: sc in each st around, sl to join, ch 1, turn (24);

Rnd 25: *sc in 7 sts, 2 sc in next st, repeat from * around, sl to join, ch 1 (27);

Rnd 26-30: sc in each st around, sl to join, ch 1 (27);

Rnd 31: *sc into 8 sts, 2 sc in next st, repeat from * around, sl to join, ch 1 (30);

Rnd 32-42: sc in each st around, sl to join, ch 1 (30);

Rnd 43: *ch 4, sc2tog, repeat from * around, sl to join, ch 1 (25);

Rnd 44: sc in each st around, sl to join (25). Weave in your ends. Boom.