These fun, functional, fitted (FFF!) mitts feature simple-but-striking two-tone colour work and bold ‘bracelets’ of 3D stitches. They’re a great way to use up ends of yarn, and are worked in the round by making shaped tubes for the hands and arms. The thumb sections are then crocheted onto the tubes, and finally, fuzzy edging is added. That means they fit the shape of their wearer’s arms and the thumb ‘sleeves’ help keep them snugly in place.

They are suitable for men or women- using a heavier weight yarn and a larger hook will produce larger mitts. A photo of a pair of men’s mitts is included.

Instructions are also included for special stitches, including the augmented bobbles, berry stitch and colourwork. Photos show details of special stitches and colourwork techniques, as well as the original pattern and variations.

I love creativity! These mitts can be made in many permutations. Suggestions are made for making variations on difficulty, sizing and design, to make the mitts larger/smaller, more/less complex, longer/shorter. There are also ideas for avoiding that pesky fuzzy yarn- Bane of Many Crocheters’ Existence- and how to conquer it with confidence!

Size- Medium to Large, Australian size 9. Options like adding/subtracting stitches/sections/colours are included to make the mitts larger/smaller, shorter/longer.
• up to 7.5”/19cm wrist circumference
• 8.33”/22cm knuckles circumference
• 11”/28cm upper arm circumference
• 11.5”/29cm overall length

These mitts are a fabulous project for using up odds and ends of yarn, but all the plain-textured yarns should be the same DK/8ply weight. Can be made in natural, synthetic or a combination of both fibres.

Total of 15 yarns- 11 plain and 4 fluffy textured, approx 5oz/135g in total. Approx 3oz/85g plain yarns and 2oz/50g fluffy yarns.
However, they could be made in as little as two different yarns, which also reduces the difficulty.

Gauge/Tension-
US- 18 double x 10 double rows= 4” x 4” or 10cm x 10cm
UK- 18 treble x 10 treble rows= 4” x 4” or 10cm x 10cm

Difficulty- Easy, Intermediate, Advanced- These mitts, without suggested variations, are suitable for intermediate crocheters. They include special 3D stitches, 2-strand colourwork and increasing and decreasing. It is possible to make easier versions with less fancy stitches and no colourwork or fuzzy yarns, or more complex versions- suggestions are made in the tips section.