This Chunky Crochet Mittens Pattern is super quick and easy to work up and is great for all experience levels. These chunky mittens are worked in mostly single crochet stitches and is perfect for beginner crocheters to try some new techniques, such as crochet ribbing, working in the round, and increasing and decreasing. This free crochet pattern includes instructions to make 3 crochet mittens sizes, so you can make a pair for gifts for everyone in the family!
Like the Chunky Knit Mittens I shared recently, I worked these mittens up in super bulky wool roving so they are extra warm and cozy! And remember not to throw out your roving scraps when you’re done … they are great for needle felting or even making these awesome felted dryer balls!
Chunky Crochet Mittens – Free PATTERN
- 1 roll Briggs & Little Country Roving, approx. 155 yd. (142 m) or other Super Bulky yarn (shown here in Sheeps Grey colorway)
- US N/P-15 / 10.0 mm crochet hook
- stitch markers
- scissors and yarn needle for finishing
Resources and tutorials you may find helpful in following this free pattern: Crochet Abbreviations, U.S. to U.K. Crochet Conversion Chart.
Common Questions
Can I use worsted weight yarn for this pattern?
Yes! But you will need to double it up to acheive proper gauge. You can holding two strands of worsted weight yarn together as a substitute for chunky yarn. The doubled yarn essentially creates the thickness of a bulky category.
Why is my sizing different?
For fitted items, it’s especially important to make sure your gauge matches the guage listed on the pattern (see pattern notes below). If your mittens are coming out smaller than desired, try using a larger hook size or worked up the next size of the pattern. Vice versa, if your mittens are coming out too large, try a smaller hook size or the next size down of the pattern
PAttern Notes
Gauge = approx. 7 sts and 8 rows in 4 in. If your individual tension differs, please adjust hook size for proper gauge.
Finished mitten sizes as written:
Small mitten measures approx. 8.25 in. long (6.5 in. hand length plus 1.75 in. ribbed cuff) and 3.5 in. wide.
Medium mitten measures approx. 9.75 in. long (7.5 in. hand length plus 2.25 in. ribbed cuff) and 4.5 in. wide.
Large mitten measures approx. 11.25 in. long (8.5 in. hand length plus 2.75 in. ribbed cuff) and 4.5 in. wide.
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How to Crochet Chunky Mittens
small Crochet MittenS Pattern
CUFF CROCHET RIBBING
Ch 4.
Row 1 (RS): Work 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across, turn — 3 sts.
Row 2: Sl st in each st across, turn — 3 sts.
Row 3 (RS): Ch 1 (does not count as st), work 1 sc in each st across, turn — 3 sts.
Rows 4 through 15: Repeat Rows 2 and 3, do not turn or fasten off after last row.
HAND AND THUMB GUSSET
Round 1: With the right side (RS) facing you, chain 1 and work 8 sc evenly across side edge of ribbing rows (see Figure 1).
Sl st in first sc made to join in round. Thread your beginning tail through a yarn needle and sew cuff closed (see Figure 2).
Round 2 (increase round): Ch 1, beginning in same stitch as join, *work 2 sc, work 1 sc in each of the next 3 sts, repeat from *, do not join — 10 sts.
Work in a spiral through rest of rounds using a stitch marker to keep track of rounds.
Round 3 (increase round): Work 1 sc in next st, 2 sc in next, 1 sc in next st, 1 sc in each of the remaining stitches around — 12 sts.
Round 4 (increase round & thumb hole): Work 1 sc in next, ch 2, skip next 2 sts, 1 sc in each of the next 2 sts, 2 sc in next, 1 sc in each of the next 5 sts, 2 sc in last st — 14 sts.
Round 5: Work 1 sc in each st and ch around — 14 sts.
Rounds 6 through 9: Work 1 sc in each st around — 14 sts.
Round 10 (decrease round): Work 1 sc in each of the next 2 sts, *sc2tog, 1 sc in each of the next 3 sts, repeat from * around — 12 sts.
Round 11: Work 1 sc in each st around — 12 sts.
Round 12 (decrease round): Work sc2tog around — 6 sts.
Round 13 (decrease round): Work 1 sc in each of the next 5 sts, Sl st in last st — 6 sts.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail to weave top of mitten closed.
THUMB
Join yarn in any st of thumb opening.
Round 1: Ch 1 and work 6 sc evenly around thumb opening (1 sc in each of the 2 skipped sts, 1 in each of the 2 ch, and 1 along each of the 2 side stitches from Round 4).
Rounds 2 through 3: Work 1 sc in each st around — 6 sts.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail to weave top of thumb closed (see Figure 3).
Medium CROCHET MITTENS Pattern
CUFF CROCHET RIBBING
Ch 5.
Row 1 (RS): Work 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across, turn — 4 sts.
Row 2: Sl st in each st across, turn — 4sts.
Row 3 (RS): Ch 1 (does not count as st), work 1 sc in each st across, turn — 4 sts.
Rows 4 through 17: Repeat Rows 2 and 3, do not turn or fasten off after last row.
HAND AND THUMB GUSSET
Round 1: With the right side (RS) facing you, chain 1 and work 10 sc evenly across side edge of ribbing rows (see Figure 1).
Sl st in first sc made to join in round. Thread your beginning tail through a yarn needle and sew cuff closed (see Figure 2).
Round 2 (increase round): Ch 1, beginning in same stitch as join, *work 2 sc, work 1 sc in each of the next 4 sts, repeat from *, do not join — 12 sts.
Work in a spiral through rest of rounds using a stitch marker to keep track of rounds.
Round 3: Work 1 sc in each st — 12 sts.
Round 4 (increase round): Work 1 sc in next st, 2 sc in next, 1 sc in next, 2 sc in next, 1 sc in each of the remaining stitches around — 14 sts.
Round 5 (increase round & thumb hole): Work 1 sc in next, ch 3, sk next 2 sts, work 1 sc in each of the next 4 sts, 2sc in next, 1 sc in each of the remaining stitches around — 16 sts.
Round 6: Work 1 sc in first stitch each st and ch around — 16 sts.
Rounds 7 through 11: Work 1 sc in each st around — 16 sts.
Round 12 (decrease round): Work 1 sc in each of the next 4 sts, *sc2tog, 1 sc in each of the next 4 sts, repeat from * around — 14 sts.
Round 13: Work 1 sc in each st around — 14 sts.
Round 14 (decrease round): Work sc2tog around — 7 sts.
Round 15: Work 1 sc in each of the next 6 sts, slip stitch in last st to join — 7 sts.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail to weave top of mitten closed.
THUMB
Join yarn in any st of thumb hole opening.
Round 1: Ch 1 and work 7 sc evenly around thumb opening (1 sc in each of the 2 skipped sts, 1 in each of the 3 ch, and 1 along each of the 2 side stitches from Round 5).
Rounds 2 through 4: Work 1 sc in each st around — 7 sts.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail to weave top of thumb closed (see Figure 3).
Large CROCHET MITTENS Pattern
CUFF CROCHET RIBBING
Ch 6.
Row 1 (RS): Work 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across, turn — 5 sts.
Row 2: Sl st in each st across, turn — 5 sts.
Row 3 (RS): Ch 1 (does not count as st), work 1 sc in each st across, turn —5 sts.
Rows 4 through 19: Repeat Rows 2 and 3, do not turn or fasten off after last row.
HAND AND THUMB GUSSET
Round 1: With the right side (RS) facing you, chain 1 and work 12 sc evenly across side edge of ribbing rows (see Figure 1).
Sl st in first sc made to join in round. Thread your beginning tail through a yarn needle and sew cuff closed (see Figure 2).
Round 2 (increase round): Ch 1, beginning in same stitch as join, *work 2 sc, work 1 sc in each of the next 5 sts, repeat from *, do not join — 14 sts.
Work in a spiral through rest of rounds using a stitch marker to keep track of rounds.
Rounds 3 and 4: Work 1 sc in each st — 14 sts.
Round 5 (increase round): Work 1 sc in next st, 2 sc in next, 1 sc in next, 2 sc in next, 1 sc in each of the remaining stitches around — 16 sts.
Round 6 (increase round & thumb hole): Work 1 sc in next, ch 4, skip next 2 sts, work 1 sc in each of the remaining stitches around — 18 sts.
Round 7: Work 1 sc in each st and ch around — 18 sts.
Rounds 8 through 13: Work 1 sc in each st around — 18 sts.
Round 14 (decrease round): Work 1 sc in each of the next 4 sts, *sc2tog, 1 sc in each of the next 5 sts, repeat from * around — 16 sts.
Round 15: Work 1 sc in each st around — 16 sts.
Round 16 (decrease round): Work sc2tog around — 8 sts.
Round 17: Work 1 sc in each of the next 7 sts, Sl st in last st — 8 sts.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail to weave top of mitten closed.
THUMB
Join yarn in any st of thumb opening.
Round 1: Ch 1 and work 8 sc evenly around thumb opening (1 sc in each of the 2 skipped sts, 1 in each of the 4 ch, and 1 along each of the 2 side stitches from Round 6).
Rounds 2 through 5: Work 1 sc in each st around — 8 sts.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail to weave top of thumb closed (see Figure 3).
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How do you make the right hand mitten? Do you use the same pattern and let the seam cut across the palm?
I’m a bit confused – I don’t see where a thumb hole is made.
Hi Emily 🙂
The thumb opening is made in Round 4 (for small), Round 5 (for medium), Round 6 (for large).
This is a very cute pattern! However, I have to wonder if I am doing it wrong… I made the large size for my brother-in-law and when I sewed the cuff closed, I can just barely squeeze my hand through. I don’t think there is any chance he will be able to wear these. They are adult sizes, right? I just love the look of them but unfortunately I think I need to find something else to make for my BIL! Thanks for the pattern anyway!
I had the same issue, I made them for my mom but when she put them on her fingers poked through! I ended up pulling it apart so I didn’t waste any yarn because I don’t know anyone they would actually fit.
Just one thing I noticed: In the small mitten pattern, in the beginning Round 3, there may have been a “2 sc in same stitch” missing…? Sts don’t increase from 10 sts to 12 sts with only 1 increase in the round.
Good grief lyndell, regarding your comment. Why don’t you keep your sour thoughts to yourself? We all have bad days. If you can’t say something good, keep it shut.
+1!!!
i hate chunky yarn it is a cheat from start to finish. it is lazy and unskilled spinning and needlework. it shows lack of skills and appears infantile. yes you 2 year olds scribbling is wonderful but only to you. i was originally just deleting emails with chunky wool or patterns but it has become an epidemic. anyone who has ever willingly used chunky/bulky yarns should be forced to work with nothing but lace weight for a year!!!!!
Wow, I am definitely sensing a strong dislike for chunky yarn. Perhaps you would prefer one of these lace crochet patterns: https://www.petalstopicots.com/tag/lace/