25 Free Crochet Mittens Patterns for Cold Weather
Looking for the best crochet mittens pattern free? We’ve got you covered with 25 of the best free patterns to keep your digits cozy!
If you’ve never crocheted a pair of mittens before, you’re in for a treat! Crochet mittens are a fast and fun project and there are so many different variations.
A lot of them will start with a magic circle or magic ring, then get into the body of the mitten adding the thumbs on last. Some will start with the cuffs, then get into the body of the mitten and still adding thumbs last. I’ve even seen some makers add patches to the palms with leather scraps for more durability. The possibilities are endless!
We’ll start with some basic crochet mittens patterns using very simple beginner friendly stitches, then get into some designs with textured stitch patterns. We’ll then dive into some faux fur yarn mittens, then cabled styles and even a unicorn pair.
From beginner friendly patterns using only single crochet stitches to more advanced patterns with cabling and other fun techniques, there’s a crochet mittens pattern free here for every crochet skill level.
So grab your hook and yarn and a cup of coffee or tea and scroll to dive into the amazing crochet mittens patterns we’ve rounded up for you today!
Basic Mittens
Designer: Love.Life.Yarn
About the Pattern: Stitch up these basic crochet mittens using only basic crochet stitches. You’ll start with the ribbed cuff, work the main mitten, then add thumbs last. The designer made these crochet mittens as a gift for her kids’ teachers one year.
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Basic Mittens
Designer: Crochet For You
About the Pattern: Stitch up these timeless and easy crochet mittens for the whole family. This free crochet mitten pattern is written in 3 adult sizes with guidance on how to resize them, plus there are kids sizes available too. These crochet mittens are beginner friendly using on single crochet stitches and half double crochet stitches and feature a folded ribbed cuff for extra warmth.
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Warm Woolish Mittens
Designer: Left in Knots
About the Pattern: Here’s another basic mittens patterns that’s perfect for a beginner crocheter or seasoned crocheter looking for a very simple project. You’ll start at the top of the mittens with the fingertip and work half double crochet stitches in the round. You’ll finish the mitten with a ribbed cuff using front post double crochet stitches, then add the thumb hole. Pattern uses Lion Brand Scarfie which is a bulky weight yarn.
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3 Hour Mittens
Designer: Make & Do Crew
About the Pattern: These knit-look crochet mittens are an instant classic. You’ll start with the cuffs using half double crochet stitches in the back loop only, then get into the body of the mittens using the waistcoat stitch which created the knit look. These mittens use super bulky weight yarn and are a quick and easy project perfect for a gift for a special someone or for yourself. The designer includes detailed instructions and video tutorials to help you along the way.
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Winter Bliss Mittens
Designer: MJ’s Off The Hook Designs
About the Pattern: If mohair is one of your favorite yarns, you’ll love this crochet mittens pattern free. These mittens are made using double strands of worsted weight yarn and mohair yarn. You’ll use basic stitches and let the yarn shine with this free pattern. This is another great pattern for the whole family as the pattern is written in four sizes from child to adult large. The designer included a written pattern and full video tutorial. There’s even a matching hat and ear warmer pattern available!
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Crochet Mittens
Designer: Posh Patterns
About the Pattern: Stitch up some classic chunky crochet mittens with this easy free crochet mittens pattern. This is another great project for beginners using only double crochet stitches throughout with some front post and back post double crochet stitches for the cuff. Pattern is written in average ladies size and can be easily adjusted by using lighter or heavier yarn and a coordinating mm crochet hook.
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Daddy’s Simply Easy Mittens
Designer: Oombawka Design
About the Pattern: This easy pattern is perfect for a special man in your life. Pattern is written in men’s size and there are other sizes available. These crochet mittens are beginner friendly using only single crochet stitches and half double crochet stitches. Pattern calls for bulky weight yarn and is worked from cuff to fingertip.
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Crochet Mittens Using the Easiest Method
Designer: Crochet Kingdom
About the Pattern: These crochet mittens are the epitome of easy crochet patterns. Most mittens are worked in the round but this one is worked flat, then seamed. How easy is that? Pattern is for adult size and can be easily adjusted by using heavier or lighter yarns and an appropriate mm crochet hook. This pattern is a video tutorial only.
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Mittens/Fingerless Gloves
Designer: Sue’s Crochet and Knitting
About the Pattern: I debated on including this pattern because they are fingerless gloves. However, they are also mittens! If you’ve never had a pair of convertible fingerless gloves/mittens, they’re awesome! I love having the option of having my fingers available or having them tucked away to be cozy and warm. This easy pattern calls for worsted weight yarn and is written in women’s size with men’s size available.
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Heath Herringbone Mittens
Designer: Lakeside Loops
About the Pattern: Now let’s get into some crochet mittens pattern free using some special stitches to create amazing texture. We’ll start with these gloriously cozy looking herringbone mittens. The pattern calls for super bulky weight yarn and uses the, you guessed it, herringbone stitch. Pattern is worked in rows then seamed and is written in baby to adult sizes. Keep in mind baby mittens typically don’t have thumbs due to the small size of them.
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Country Cottage Mittens
Designer: The Turtle Trunk
About the Pattern: These textured mittens are created using the alpine stitch. If you’ve never used it, you’ll alternate front post double crochets row to row to create the beautiful texture. I love the long ribbed cuff that is folded for extra warmth around the wrists. Pattern is unisex and written in five sizes from toddler to adult large. It uses worsted weight yarn and is a written pattern and full video tutorial.
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Ladies Mittens
Designer: Hooked On Patterns
About the Pattern: I love this classic winter mitten pattern. The texture is created using the spiked moss stitch which uses spiked single crochet stitches and spiked single crochet two together. It creates a beautiful texture and is also thick and warm. Pattern also features a ribbed double cuff for extra wrist warmth and is written in adult size with baby sizes available.
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Wanderlust Mittens
Designer: Kirsten Holloway Designs
About the Pattern: These cozy mittens are designed for men. The pattern calls for worsted weight yarn and is written in two sizes and can be easily adjusted. You’ll start at the fingertip with a magic circle and finish with a ribbed cuff and the thumb. These would look amazing in so many different colours!
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Pemba Mittens
Designer: Banana Moon Studio
About the Pattern: These textured crochet mittens are made using the crinkle stitch. If you’ve never used this stitch before, the designer has a full tutorial for you. Pattern calls for worsted weight yarn and is written in child to women’s small to large. You’ll start with the cuff on this one and work your way to the fingertip adding the thumb last.
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Fair Isle Mittens
Designer: B.Hooked
About the Pattern: These fun mittens are made using the fair isle technique. You’ll work your mittens in continuous rounds with the waistcoat stitch and add pops of color as you go, leaving floats on the wrong side of your work. Pattern calls for bulky weight yarn and is written in average ladies size. It would be easy to adjust this pattern to be larger or smaller with heavier or lighter yarn and appropriate mm crochet hook.
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Coffee Bean Mittens
Designer: Left in Knots
About the Pattern: These beautiful mittens do remind me of coffee! The body of the mitten is a very basic pattern and you’ll finish off with a textured cuff. Pattern using single crochet stitches, half double crochet stitches, and the bean stitch for the cuff. The designer used Lion Brand Scarfie and you could substitute another bulky weight yarn or double strands of worsted weight yarn.
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Cozy Crochet Mittens
Designer: All About Ami
About the Pattern: This free pattern is a very easy crochet pattern using single crochet stitches and front post and back post double crochet stitches. The Lion Brand Homespun the designer used can be tricky to work with due to the nature of the yarn, though. The blog post has lots of photos to guide you and is easily customizable to make a smaller size or larger size.
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Textured Mittens
Designer: Ned & Mimi
About the Pattern: These basic but textured mittens use dk lightweight yarn and front post and back post stitches. Pattern is written in eight sizes from baby to adult and includes a full video tutorial.
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Ponderosa Mittens
Designer: Stitch and Hound
About the Pattern: Create a pair of knit look mittens with this free crochet pattern. You’ll start at the fingertip with a magic circle and use front post and back post double crochet stitches to create the stretchy, knit-like fabric. Pattern calls for worsted weight yarn and is written in average ladies size.
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Ordesa Mittens
Designer: Miss Beetle
About the Pattern: Time for some mittens using faux fur yarn! I absolutely love the look of these mittens with the textured body and the faux fur cuffs. For this pattern, the designer was inspired by textures found in Odesa National Park in the Pyrenees. Pattern is available as a free download on Hobbii.
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Faux Fur Mittens
Designer: All About Ami
About the Pattern: These faux fur mittens are so luxurious looking! The designer combined a dk lightweighty yarn for the ribbed cuffs and super bulky faux fur yarn for the body of the mittens. You’ll start with the cuffs using slip stitches in the back loop only then get into the body and add the thumbs last. The inside of your work will actually be fluffier so the designer flipped them inside out at the very end to give them the fluffiest result possible.
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Braided Mittens
Designer: Mj’s Off The Hook Designs
About the Pattern: Now we’ll get into some cabled crochet mittens pattern free. This gorgeous cabled pattern uses front post treble crochet stitches and back post treble crochet stitches to create the braid that runs the length of the mitten. Pattern uses worsted weight yarn and is written in ladies average size. The designer also included a full video tutorial that provides guidance on how to resize your mittens.
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Katri Cable Mittens
Designer: Stitch Berry
About the Pattern: This mittens pattern is similar to the last one but features a smaller braid and is surrounded by front post stitches to really highlight it. Pattern is written in adult size and is worked from the fingertip to the cuff, then adding the thumbs at the end. The designer included lots of photos to help you along the way.
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Faux Cabled Mittens
Designer: Sweet Potato Crochet Creations
About the Pattern: If you’re still intimidated by crocheting cables, you can make these easy faux cabled mittens. You’ll work the mittens starting with the cuff using front post double crochet stitches and back post double crochet stitches, then get into the body. As you’re working the body, you’ll create extra chain stitches that will be woven towards the end to look like cables. The designer even included multiple different ways you can make the faux cables look.
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Unicorn Mittens
Designer: ekaygdesigns
About the Pattern: We’ll finish this roundup off with a fun and extravagant unicorn mittens pattern. You’ll start by working back and forth for the cuff, then join and work in continuous rounds of the waistcoat stitch for the body. The thumb uses back loop only stitches to create the horn and the other pieces are created separately and sewn on to finish the look. Pattern is written in baby to teen sizes and is available for free on The Hook Nook Life blog.
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Final Thoughts on Crochet Mittens Patterns
From patterns using worsted weight yarn to super bulky yarn, there’s sure to be a crochet mittens pattern free you can’t wait to get started on. Which pair here is your favorite? Let us know in the comments below!
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