Free Crochet Mittens Pattern for Beginners – Norse Crochet Mittens

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Notes:

• Gauge is vital to this free pattern to ensure that it fits as expected.   Not matching gauge may not only affect the size of your finished project but how much yarn is needed to complete it. A 6.0 mm hook is the recommended hook size for this pattern however, choose whatever hook size helps you to meet the gauge given for this pattern.
  
  
  • Note on Yarn: Patons Norse Yarn works up thinner than a standard Super Bulky yarn weight so some Bulky yarn (5) and heavy Aran weight yarn may be good substitutes.  Always check gauge before using the yarn to ensure it will fit.   Yarnsub.com is a good place to find yarn subs.
    
    
• Maintaining an accurate stitch count is important. I recommend counting your stitches at the end of the Round / round before moving onto the next Round. Numbers given in () at the end of the round of instructions indicate the number of stitches you should have at the end of the round.
  
  
• This mitten pattern is worked in the round and the end of each round is joined to the first stitch of the round using a slip stitch. I recommend using a stitch marker to mark the first and last stitch of every round (or at the minimum, just the first stitch) to avoid skipping or adding extra stitches.
  
  
• The pattern for the mitten is the same for both hands.
  
  
• This pattern is worked from the top of the mitten to the bottom (fingers to cuff), so that you can try the mittens on to get the best fit.  We create the fingers first, the thumbhole is created in Round 15 and then we finish with the ribbed cuff.
  
  
• Reading the Pattern:
  • Pattern example 1: *HDC, HDCINC, repeat from * 7 more times. (24)
    • This means you will:
    • Half Double Crochet in the first stitch
    • Work two Half Double Crochets in the next stitch. 
    • Then you would repeat this pattern of Half Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet Increase a total of eight (8) times (once for the first read through and then seven (7) more times after that). 
      
      
  • Pattern example 2: (HDCDEC) x 2
    • This means you will:
    • Half Double Crochet Decrease 2 times (over the next 4 stitches – HDCDEC then HDCDEC again), which will eliminate 2 stitches from your stitch count
      
      
  • Pattern example 3: HDC, CH 6, SK 2 STs, HDC 21.
    • This means you will:
    • HDC in the first stitch
    • CH 6 and skip 2 stitches to create the thumb hole
    • HDC once in each of the next 21 stitches
      
      
• Magic Circle Substitution: If you struggle with the magic circle and need a substitute, create a CH 2 and work all Round 1 stitches into the 2^nd CH from the hook.  Then continue with the pattern as written.
  
  
• Adjusting the body of the mitten: I suggest trying on the mittens after Round 14 to see how they fit.  If the finger section is too long, take out/omit rounds of half double crochet stitches from Rounds 4 – 14 until you find your preferred length.  The fingers/body of the mitten should comfortably cover your fingers with the last round sitting the thumb webbing (the space between your thumb and pointer finger).  If the finger section isn’t long enough, add extra rounds of single crochet stitches until you are satisfied with the length. Make note of any changes you make so that you can repeat it in the second mitten.  These changes will affect how much yarn is used for your mittens.
  
  
• Adjusting the length of the thumb of the mitten: I suggest trying on the mittens again after completing Round 5 of the Thumb to check the fit.   If the thumb is too long, remove or omit rounds of single crochet stitches from Rounds 4 – 5 until you are satisfied with the length, keeping in mind that you will add 2 more rounds to close the top of the thumb.  If the thumb is too short, simply add extra rounds of half double crochet stitches until you are satisfied with the length. Make note of any changes so that you make so you can repeat it in the second mitten.  These changes will affect how much yarn is used for your mittens.
  
  
• Adjusting the length of the cuff: Prefer a shorter cuff?  Omit rows of back and front post double crochet stitches from Rounds 22 – 23 or substitute rows of single crochet until you have your desired length.  Prefer a longer cuff or maybe a double cuff? Repeat Rounds 22 – 23 until you have reached your desired length.

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Norse Crochet Mittens – Free Crochet Mittens Pattern

If you’re looking for the pattern for the hat I’m wearing in this picture, it can be found here: The Juneau Blues Beanie.

Looking for more free crochet mittens patterns? Check these out!:

• Into the Sunset Crochet Mitten Pattern
  
  
• One Hank Wonder Mittens – Uses worsted weight yarn
  
  
• Mommy’s Go-To Fingerless Gloves

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I hope you enjoyed this free crochet mittens pattern. While you’re here check out some of my other free crochet patterns: The Aeipathy Beanie, The Catena Hat, The Heather Super Scarf and The Crochet Tartan Cowl and Beanie.