Ashley Faux Fur Mitts

Ashley Faux Fur Mitts by Creations By Courtney

Project Overview

The Ashley Faux Fur Mitts are a downloadable crochet pattern designed to create cozy, textured mittens featuring a luxurious faux fur appearance. This intermediate-level project combines two distinct yarns to achieve a sophisticated look with tactile contrast, making it an ideal accessory for those seeking both warmth and style.

What Is Being Made

These are crocheted mittens available in three sizes to accommodate different hand sizes. The Small size features a 7" hand circumference and 6" tall height, Medium offers 7.5" hand circumference at 6" tall, and Large provides 8" hand circumference at 6" tall. The mittens are designed with a faux fur texture created through the combination of specific yarn types and specialized stitch techniques.

Crochet Techniques Used

This pattern employs several specialized crochet techniques to create its distinctive appearance. The primary construction method uses half double crochet clusters (hdc-cl), which form the textured base of the mittens. Builders will also work with foundation single crochet (fsc) for establishing the initial stitches, slip stitch yarn over (slst-yo) for seamless joining, and half double crochet cluster increases (hdc-cl inc) to shape the mittens appropriately for each size. Long chains (L-ch) are incorporated into the pattern structure as well.

Stitches and Stitch Abbreviations

• Ch: Chain stitch—the foundation stitch used to begin the pattern
• Sl st: Slip stitch—used for joining rounds and creating seamless transitions
• Sc: Single crochet—a basic short stitch for structure
• Hdc: Half double crochet—the primary stitch creating the textured clusters
• Fsc: Foundation single crochet—an alternative method for starting the pattern with integrated base chain
• Slst-yo: Slip stitch yarn over—a specialized joining technique
• L-ch: Long chain—extended chain stitches for specific pattern sections
• Hdc-cl: Half double crochet cluster—multiple half double crochets worked together in the same stitch space to create texture
• Hdc-cl inc: Half double crochet cluster increase—a shaping technique that adds fullness where needed

Materials and Tools

The pattern calls for two contrasting yarns to achieve the faux fur effect. The base yarn is Red Heart Super Saver Solids in White, a 100% acrylic yarn available in 364-yard skeins (333 meters, 6.98 oz / 198 g). Only 1 skein or 75 yards is required for this project. The textured accent yarn is Lion Brand Go For Faux Thick & Quick in Chinchilla, a super bulky weight #7 yarn made of 100% polyester. This yarn comes in 24-yard skeins (22 meters, 4.2 oz / 120g), and 1 skein is needed. The pattern requires two crochet hooks: a US I/9 (5.50 mm) hook or size needed to match gauge, and a US N/10 mm hook. Additional supplies include scissors and yarn needles for weaving in ends.

Yarn Weight and Gauge

This pattern works with aran and super chunky weight yarns, creating a quick-working, substantial fabric. The gauge is measured at 9 half double crochet clusters equals 4 inches in width, with 10 rows equaling 4 inches in height. Achieving proper gauge is essential for obtaining the correct finished mitt size.

Difficulty Level

Rated as intermediate, this pattern is suitable for crocheters with foundational knowledge of basic stitches who are ready to work with specialized cluster stitches and shaping techniques. The combination of two different yarn weights and the textured stitch work provide a moderate challenge that builds skills in stitch variation and garment construction.