Mittens

Mittens by Littlejohn's Yarn

Project Overview

These mittens are a beginner-friendly crochet project designed to create a women's one-size-fits-most accessory. The pattern uses straightforward crochet techniques combined with specialty post stitches to achieve a textured, polished finish suitable for cold-weather wear.

What is Being Made

A pair of crocheted mittens in women's sizing that fits most adult hands. The mittens are constructed using worsted and aran weight yarn, creating a warm, durable fabric ideal for winter accessories.

Crochet Techniques Used

This pattern employs several foundational and intermediate crochet techniques to build structure and texture:

• Post stitches: Front post double crochet (fpdc) and front post half double crochet (fphdc) stitches are worked around the posts of previous rows, creating a ribbed or textured appearance that adds visual interest and elasticity to the mittens.
• Decrease techniques: The pattern includes fpdc2tog (front post double crochet two together), a specialty decrease stitch that reduces stitches while maintaining the textured post-stitch aesthetic, useful for shaping the mitten structure.
• Basic foundation: Chain stitches establish the starting edge, with slip stitches used to join rounds and transition between sections.

Stitches Used

The pattern incorporates the following crochet stitches:

• Ch (Chain): Creates the foundation and base structure
• Slp st (Slip stitch): Joins rounds and transitions between sections without adding height
• Hdc (Half Double Crochet): A mid-height stitch providing structure and drape
• Dc (Double Crochet): A taller stitch used for fabric building
• Fphdc (Front Post Half Double Crochet): A specialty stitch worked around post stitches from previous rows, creating texture and dimension
• Fpdc (Front Post Double Crochet): A specialty stitch that wraps around post stitches, forming the primary textured pattern throughout the mittens
• Fpdc2tog (Front Post Double Crochet Two Together): A decrease variation that combines two fpdc stitches into one, used for shaping
• Sk (Skip): Omits stitches as directed in pattern instructions

Materials and Tools

Yarn: The mittens are made using 1.5 skeins of RedHeart Super Saver worsted weight yarn (#4), providing approximately 400 yards of material. Worsted weight yarn creates a medium-thickness fabric that balances warmth with wearability.

Hook: A 6.5 mm crochet hook is used throughout the project, sized appropriately for worsted weight yarn to achieve the correct gauge and fabric density.

Additional supplies: Scissors for finishing yarn ends.

Gauge and Sizing

The pattern specifies a gauge of 3 front post double crochet rounds measuring 1.5 inches. Achieving proper gauge is essential for ensuring the mittens fit correctly and maintain the intended fabric drape and elasticity. The mittens are designed as a women's one-size-fits-most, making them accessible for a wide range of hand sizes.

Difficulty Level

This pattern is rated as beginner-friendly, making it an excellent choice for crocheters new to the craft or those looking for a straightforward project. While specialty post stitches like fpdc and fphdc are included, the pattern provides clear stitch definitions and a video tutorial reference to guide crafters through the techniques, making the learning curve manageable for beginners.