Easy Beginner Mittens Crochet Pattern

If you’ve been wanting to crochet your first pair of mittens, this Easy Beginner Mittens Crochet Pattern is the perfect place to start! These cozy mittens are worked from the fingertips down to the wrist using simple stitches—just half double crochet (hdc) and single crochet (sc). With Chroma yarn from WeCrochet doing all the colorwork magic for you and an H/5.0 mm hook, this is a relaxing, confidence-building project for any crocheter. Plus, there’s a full video tutorial to walk you through every step!

Why You’ll Love These Mittens

• Beginner-friendly stitches (hdc + sc only!)
• No complicated shaping
• Gradient color changes created naturally by Chroma yarn
• Worked from the fingertips to the wrist—easy to customize length
• Cozy, soft, and perfect for gifting
• Full step-by-step video tutorial included
• Uses less yarn than you might think—quick weekend project

Crochet Pattern Details

• Skill Level: Beginner
• Construction: Worked in the round starting at the fingertips
• Stitches Used: Single crochet (sc), half double crochet (hdc)
• Yarn: Chroma Worsted by WeCrochet (self-striping perfection!)
• Hook: H/5.0 mm
• Sizes: Easily adjustable using simple stitch counts
• Fit: Snug and stretchy with a smooth finish

About the Yarn

I used Chroma yarn, and it’s truly the star of this pattern. The long, beautiful color fades create stunning mittens without changing yarns or weaving in extra ends. Its soft, slightly fuzzy texture makes these mittens warm and super comfortable to wear.

Making the Easy Beginner Mittens Crochet Pattern

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Materials
1 skein Chroma worsted
H/5.0 mm hook
yarn needle
scissors
stitch markers

Level
easy+

Pattern Notes & Stitches to Know
magic loop
ch – chain
sl st – slip stitch
sc – single crochet
hdc – half double crochet
hdc2tog – half double crochet 2 together

· Written in US terms

· ch 1 does not count as stitch

· The pattern starts at the fingertips and works towards the wrist, leaving a space for the thumb. Then the thumb is made last.

CROCHET PATTERN WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS

Make a magic loop

Round 1: ch 1, 8 hdc in loop, pull loop closed (8 hdc)

Place a stitch marker in first stitch of next round

Round 2: 2 hdc in each sitch around (16 hdc)

Continue moving the stitch marker and placing it in the first stitch of the next round

Round 3: *hdc in 1 stitch, 2 hdc in next* repeat from * to * around (24 hdc)

Round 4 – 14: hdc in each stitch around (24 hdc)

The thumbhole is made in the next round. The mittens should reach to the thumb. Add or take out rounds as needed.

Round 15: hdc in 3 stitches, ch 7, skip 3 stitches, hdc in remaining stitches (21 hdc)

Round 16: hdc in each stitch and ch around (28 hdc)

Round 17 – 19: hdc in each stitch around (28 hdc)

Mittens should reach to the wrist. Add or take out rounds as needed.

Round 20 – 25: sc in each stitch around (28 sc)

Or until desired length.

Sl st in next stitch. Fasten off. Weave in the ends.

Join yarn to the thumbhole.

Round 1: ch 1, hdc evenly around (15 hdc) – doesn’t have to be exact, as long as it’s even around

Place a stitch marker in first stitch of next round

Round 2 – 5: hdc in each stitch around (15 hdc)

Round 6: hdc, hdc2tog around in remaining stitches (8 hdc)

Round 7: hdc2tog around (4 hdc)

Fasten off. Use the end to close the hole at the tip of the thumb.

Weave in the ends.

Repeat pattern for the second mitten.

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