My Favorite Mittens

My Favorite Mittens by knot•sew•cute

Project Overview

My Favorite Mittens is an intermediate-level crochet pattern designed to create a pair of cozy, fitted mittens. This downloadable PDF pattern uses fingering-weight yarn and basic to intermediate crochet techniques to construct mittens with textured stitch details and a professional finish.

What Is Being Made

This pattern produces a pair of mittens suitable for cold-weather wear. The mittens are constructed using crochet techniques and feature post stitches that create texture and visual interest. The pattern includes sizing options, indicated by the multiple yardage quantities listed (1, 1, 1.1 balls), allowing for adjustments across different hand sizes.

Crochet Techniques Used

The pattern employs several intermediate crochet techniques to achieve its finished look:

• Post stitches are a primary technique, including front post double crochet (fpdc) and back post double crochet (bpdc) stitches. These stitches are worked around the post of previous stitches rather than into the top loops, creating raised, textured fabric.
• Post stitch decreases using bpdc2tog (back post double crochet 2 together) allow for shaping the mittens to fit the hand properly.
• Basic stitch integration combines foundational crochet stitches with more advanced post stitch work for a balanced construction.

Stitches Used

The pattern utilizes the following crochet stitches:

• Chain (ch) – used for foundation and turning chains
• Slip stitch (sl st) – used for joining rounds and connecting stitches
• Single crochet (sc) – a foundational stitch used throughout the pattern
• Half double crochet (hdc) – provides medium height and density
• Double crochet (dc) – adds height and drape to the fabric
• Front post double crochet (fpdc) – creates raised texture by working around the front of stitch posts
• Back post double crochet (bpdc) – creates raised texture by working around the back of stitch posts
• Back post double crochet 2 together (bpdc2tog) – a decrease stitch that combines two back post double crochets for shaping

Materials and Yarn

The pattern calls for Knit Picks® Chroma Fingering Yarn, a high-quality fingering-weight yarn composed of 70% Wool and 30% Nylon. Each ball contains 3.53 ounces (100 grams) and provides 396 yards (362 meters) of yarn. The pattern requires 1 to 1.1 balls depending on the size being made. The yarn shown in the pattern is in the colorway Orchard. Comparable fingering-weight yarns can be substituted if desired.

Tools Required

Two crochet hooks in different sizes are needed to complete this project:

• 3.25 mm (D) crochet hook – the primary hook used for the main fabric construction
• 2.75 mm (C) crochet hook – likely used for ribbing, edging, or sections requiring a tighter gauge

A yarn needle is also required for weaving in yarn ends and finishing the mittens.

Gauge and Sizing

The pattern specifies a gauge of 12 single crochet stitches and 15 rows measuring 2 inches (5 centimeters) in an unblocked square when worked with the 3.25 mm (D) crochet hook. Achieving the correct gauge is essential for proper mitten fit. The pattern includes multiple size options, allowing crafters to adjust the number of stitches and rows to accommodate different hand sizes.

Difficulty Level

Rated as intermediate, this pattern is suitable for crocheters with foundational skills who are ready to expand their technique repertoire. Familiarity with basic stitches and the ability to follow written instructions and stitch abbreviations is assumed. The post stitch techniques, while not difficult, require understanding how to work stitches in non-traditional ways, making this pattern an excellent stepping stone toward more advanced crochet work.