How to Crochet Cozy Mittens with Lion Brand Yarn

Materials

– Approx. 188 yds (¾ Skein) Lion Brand Heartland Yarn, 5 oz/251 yds or similar #4/worsted weight yarn. (Color pictured is Katmai)

- 5mm crochet hook

- Scissors

- Tapestry needle to weave in ends

Dimensions / Gauge

• - Gauge: 8 hdc x 7 rows = 2 in
• - Finished Mittens are Measure:
• - 9 ¼ in Tall
• - 3.5 in wide across fingers
• - 4 in wide across hand
• - Thumb measures 2.5 in long.

Abbreviations

• - US Terminology
• - Ch(s): chain(s)
• - Hdc: half double crochet
• - Sc: single crochet
• - Dc: double crochet
• - BLO: back loop only
• - St(s): stitch(es)
• - Fpdc: front post double crochet
• - Bpdc: back post double crochet
• - Sl st: slip stitch
• - Hdc2tog: half double crochet 2 together, half double crochet decrease

Notes

• - Pattern is worked from the top down in the round, the thumb is added last.
• - You may use a chain 3 start if you aren’t comfortable working the magic circle.
• - Each round is joined to the top of the first stitch with a slip stitch.
• - Ch 1 does not count as a stitch.
• - Work stitches through both loops unless otherwise stated.

Pattern

For Both Mittens

Right Mitten

Left Mitten

For Both Mittens

Finish off and weave in ends. Continue to thumb instructions.

Thumb - For Both Mittens

Finish off, thread tail in and out through the stitches in round 9 using a tapestry needle, pull tight to close. Weave in ends.