Women's All Good Mittens

Women's All Good Mittens by Deja Joy

What is Being Made

The Women's All Good Mittens are a pair of crochet mittens designed for intermediate-level crafters. These mittens feature a classic construction with a finished palm width of approximately 4 inches across and a total length of 10 inches from the base of the thumb to the top of the mitten. The pattern is available in three sizes: Small, Medium, and Large, with all sizes maintaining the same 4-inch palm width while varying in other dimensions.

Crochet Techniques and Construction

This pattern employs several specialized crochet techniques that make it suitable for intermediate crafters. The mittens are constructed by working each side from the center outward, creating a symmetrical and balanced design. A key technique featured in this pattern is the Tall Chain (Tall CH), which is used in the construction process. The designer provides a dedicated tutorial video on their website to help crafters master this stitch, as it is essential to the pattern's success.

The pattern uses a unique approach to stitch placement: the top of each mitten is worked exclusively through the back loop only (BLO), while the palm section is worked through both loops. This selective loop working creates different textures and drape in different sections of the finished mittens. The pattern includes video and photo tutorials for all stitches and techniques used, making it accessible for intermediate crafters who may be encountering these methods for the first time.

Stitches Used

The primary stitch used throughout the Women's All Good Mittens is the Half Double Crochet (HDC). This stitch provides a fabric with good structure and warmth while remaining relatively quick to work. The gauge for this pattern is 2 inches equals 7 Half Double Crochets and 5 rows, measured from the palm section of the mitten.

Materials and Yarn

The Women's All Good Mittens pattern requires approximately 200 yards of worsted weight yarn. The designer's recommended yarn is I Love This Yarn! Tweed in the Grey Confetti colorway (color number 2002), which comes in 142-gram skeins with 252 yards per skein. However, the pattern is written to accommodate any worsted weight yarn as a substitute, allowing crafters flexibility in their yarn choices based on personal preference, availability, or budget.

The pattern calls for a 5.0mm crochet hook in US size H, which is the appropriate size for working with worsted weight yarn. Crafters will also need a yarn or tapestry needle for weaving in ends and finishing the mittens.

Pattern Details and Skill Requirements

While designated as an intermediate project, the Women's All Good Mittens pattern is well-supported with instructional materials. The designer recommends reading through the entire pattern before beginning and provides several important resources: a Tall CH tutorial on their website for those unfamiliar with working in the back loop only, and video and photo tutorials for all stitches included in the pattern. These supplementary materials help bridge the gap between intermediate skill levels and successful completion of the project.