This pattern is for a pair of mittens using crochet shells and also ribbing. They are worked from the wrist up to the fingers, and the thumb is added on last.

I used worsted weight yarn and a size I hook for my mittens, but I would recommend using a size G or H hook for the cuff, especially if your wrists are on the smaller side. My cuff stretched out more than I expected after I started wearing my mittens and it didn’t feel as snug as I would have liked. I fixed mine by adding an extra row around the cuff to tighten things up a bit (it is shown in the picture and also written into the pattern, so using a smaller hook size for the cuff is entirely optional). You may also decide you like the way your mittens fit without tightening them up at all. This is great, too!

I don’t currently have any gauge information, however when you are finished your first couple rows of the cuff, slide it onto your wrist and if it fits comfortably and snugly around your wrist your hook size is fine! If it’s too large, go down a hook size, and if it’s too small, go up a hook size.

This pattern requires the use of Foundation Single Crochet. This is used around the cuff, because a chain is not very elastic. I know some people aren’t familiar with this technique or haven’t perfected it yet, but I highly suggest giving it a shot! There are awesome youtube tutorials out there!