Puff Stitch Mitts

Pink Puff Mitts by Hannah Cross

Project Overview

The Pink Puff Mitts are fingerless crochet gloves designed by Hannah Cross, featuring distinctive puff stitch texture throughout. These mitts are an ideal project for crafters seeking to combine luxury materials with intermediate-level crochet techniques. The finished mitts measure 18cm x 9cm at the widest point and are designed to fit average adult hands, with customization options available for different hand sizes.

What Is Being Made

These are fingerless mitts—also known as fingerless gloves—that provide wrist and hand coverage while leaving the fingers exposed. The design is practical for everyday wear and can be completed in a single evening, making it an excellent stash-busting project that requires only one skein of yarn.

Crochet Techniques and Stitches Used

The primary focus of this pattern is the puff stitch, which creates the signature textured appearance throughout the mitts. The pattern incorporates fundamental crochet stitches and techniques including:

• Chain stitches (ch) for foundation and construction
• Double crochet (dc) for structural elements
• Half treble (htr) stitches for shaping and texture variation
• Slip stitch (ss) for joining rounds and finishing
• Back loop (BL) and front loop (FL) techniques for creating dimensional effects

The pattern uses a foundation chain worked in multiples and is constructed using row-based crochet rather than rounds, allowing for straightforward construction suitable for intermediate crocheters.

Materials and Yarn Specifications

This pattern offers flexibility in yarn choice while maintaining consistent results. The recommended yarn weight is DK (double knitting), worked with a 3.5mm/E/4 crochet hook.

Suggested yarn options include:

• Eden Cottage Bowland DK—100% British Wool, 100g/220m, requiring 1 skein of Briar Rose colorway
• WeCrochet Swish DK Yarn—100% Fine Superwash Merino Wool, 100g/224m

Additional materials needed are minimal: a tapestry needle for weaving in ends and scissors for finishing.

Difficulty Level and Tension

Rated as an intermediatedifficulty project, these mitts are suitable for crocheters with foundational skills who are ready to explore textured stitches. The pattern specifies a tension of 6 puff stitches and 9 rows measured over 10cm x 10cm, ensuring proper fit and drape when using the recommended yarn and hook size.