Stay cozy in our Beginner Bulky Mittens – free crochet pattern. This is a great beginner crochet project that uses basic double crochet stitches. The pattern comes in Baby to Adult so that you can make crochet mittens for the entire family. Make a set of mittens baby to ladies with only 1 skein of yarn in less than 30 minutes. Video tutorial on YouTube included.
Below, you will find everything you need to make these bulky crochet mittens, including the yarn, hook, materials, free written pattern for blog subscribers, pictures and a video tutorial. If you love this free crochet mitten pattern, please share!
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- The article offers a free crochet pattern for Beginner Bulky Mittens, suitable for all ages from baby to adult.
- These mittens use basic double crochet stitches and can be completed with just one skein of yarn in under 30 minutes.
- A video tutorial is available on YouTube, guiding beginners step-by-step through the crochet process.
- The pattern includes yarn requirements, sizing information, materials list, and yarn substitutes to assist crafters.
- Readers can purchase an ad-free PDF version or check out additional related patterns on the author’s blog.
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If you’re a new crocheter the beginner bulky mittens are the perfect project to try. The mitten is worked in double crochet stitches from the bottom up. I take you through the entire process step-by-step in the video tutorial. Learn how to crochet with my complete beginner video HERE
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The Yarn
The yarn used to crochet the Beginner Bulky Mittens pattern is Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick from WeCrochet. Thick & Quick is a blend of 80% acrylic and 20% wool. It’s a super bulky #6 weight and is on the heavy side.
LION BRAND WOOL-EASE THINK & QUICK
Yarn Substitutes
If you’re looking for a yarn substitute I’ve listed a few that I think will work well. Make sure to meet the pattern gauge of 8 sts and 5 rows in 4″ when crocheting the crochet mittens so that the sizing will be correct.
WeCrochet Mighty Stitch Super Bulky
2-3 Strands of Brava Worsted Weight
2 Strands of Mary Maxim Starlette
The Hook
I love crocheting with my Streamline Hooks from Furls. They are light and easy to work with. I especially love the large hooks. They are so nice to work with and I can crochet for hours without hand pain. I used the 8mm Cookie Swirl hook for this project. Use code MJS15 for 15% off.
To crochet the matching Beginner Bulky Beanie you can find the free crochet pattern on my blog HERE
Watch the how-to crochet a Beginner Beanie on YouTube
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Yarn Requirments
Baby (Toddler, Child, Ladies, Men’s)
Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick (80% Acrylic, 20% Wool, 106yds/170g)
Super Bulky Weight Yarn #6
Shown in Grey Marble, Oatmeal, Blossom, Fisherman and Kale
1 (1, 1, 1, 2) skeins
22 (40, 60, 85, 120) yds
Materials
US M (8mm)
or size needed to obtain gauge
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Sizing
Baby (Toddler, Child, Ladies, Men’s)
Gauge
*Make sure to check gauge with different colours. The Grey Marble yarn works up bigger because the yarn is slightly thicker than other colours.
8 sts and 5 rows equal to 4″ with 8mm crochet hook in dc
Abbreviations
blo – Back Loop Only, ch – Chain, dc – Double Crochet, dc2tog – Double Crochet Decrease, flo – Front Loop Only, hdc – Half Double Crochet, rep – Repeat, sc – Single Crochet, sk(d) – Skip(ped), sl – Slip, sp – Space, st(s) – Stitch(es)
Construction
The Beginner Bulky Mittens are worked from the cuff up. The cuff is worked in rows from the side across and then joined. The mitten is worked in rounds. Tutorial on YouTube.
Sizing Chart
Pattern – Beginner Bulky Mittens
FAQ & Terms
This pattern requires a Beginner Skill Level
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Sizes: Baby (Toddler, Child, Ladies, Men’s)
Each size is written out separately. Watch the video tutorial for a seamless sl st join. For a slightly larger or smaller mitten adjust your hook size.
Baby: Make 2
Cuff
Row 1: Ch 3, work 1 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook and in each ch across, turn—2 sts.
Row 2: Ch 1 (not included as a st, here and throughout), work 1 sc in the blo of each st across, turn—2 sts.
Rows 3-8: Rep row 2, after last row ch 1
to join the cuff, fold the cuff in half with RS facing. Sl st the last row to row 1, working through the blo of each st across. Flip the cuff so that the seam is on the inside.
Body
Setup round: Ch 1, evenly work 8 sc sts around the band (1 st/ row), sl st in the first sc to join—8 sts.
Round 1: Ch 2 (not incl. as a st here and throughout), *1 dc in first 3 sts, 2 dc in next; rep from * around, sl st in the first dc to join—10 sts.
Rounds 2-3: Ch 2, dc in each st around, sl st in the first dc to join—10 sts.
Round 4: Ch 2, *dc2tog across first 2 sts; rep from * around, sl st in the first dc to join—5 sts. Fasten off with a tail for weaving.
With tapestry needle weave through the flo of each st around, pull tight closing the top of the mittens. Weave in all ends.
Toddler: Make 2
Mitten
Cuff
Row 1: Ch 5, work 1 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook and in each ch across, turn—4 sts.
Row 2: Ch 1 (not included as a st, here and throughout), work 1 sc in the blo of each st across, turn—4 sts.
Rows 3-10: Rep row 2, after last row ch 1
to join the cuff, fold the cuff in half with RS facing. Sl st the last row to row 1, working through the blo of each st across. Flip the cuff so that the seam is on the inside.
Body
Setup round: Ch 1, evenly work 10 sc sts around the band (1 st/ row), sl st in the first sc to join—10 sts.
Round 1: Ch 2 (not incl. as a st here and throughout), *1 dc in first 2 sts, 2 dc in next; rep from * around, 2 dc in last st, sl st in the first dc to join—14 sts.
Separate Thumb and Upper hand
Round 2: Ch 2, dc in each of next 5 sts, sk 4 sts (leaving an opening for thumb), dc next 5 sts, sl st in the first dc to join—10 sts.
Continue working the upper hand of the mitten, leaving the thumb unworked.
Round 3: Ch 2, dc in each st around, sl st in the first dc to join—10 sts.
Round 4: Ch 2, *dc2tog across first 2 sts; rep from * around, sl st in the first dc to join—5 sts. Fasten off with a tail for weaving.
With tapestry needle weave through the flo of each st around, pull tight closing the top of the mittens. Weave in all ends.
Thumb
Join yarn into the first skd st of round 2.
Round 1: Ch 2, dc in each of next 4 sts, sl st in the first dc to join—4 sts. Fasten off with a long tail for weaving. With tapestry needle weave through the flo of each st around, pull tight closing the top of the thumb. Use the tail to sew the side thumb opening closed. Weave ends.
Child: Make 2
Mitten
Cuff
Row 1: Ch 6, work 1 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook and in each ch across, turn—5 sts.
Row 2: Ch 1 (not included as a st, here and throughout), work 1 sc in the blo of each st across, turn—5 sts.
Rows 3-12: Rep row 2, after last row ch 1
to join the cuff, fold the cuff in half with RS facing. Sl st the last row to row 1, working through the blo of each st across. Flip the cuff so that the seam is on the inside.
Body
Setup round: Ch 1, evenly work 12 sc sts around the band (1 st/ row), sl st in the first sc to join—12 sts.
Round 1: Ch 2 (not incl. as a st here and throughout), *1 dc in first 2 sts, 2 dc in next; rep from * around, sl st in the first dc to join—16 sts.
Round 2: Ch 2, *1 dc in first 4 sts, 2 dc in next; rep from * around, dc in last st, sl st in the first dc to join—19 sts.
Separate Thumb and Upper hand
Round 3: Ch 2, dc in each of next 7 sts, sk 5 sts (leaving an opening for thumb), dc next 7 sts, sl st in the first dc to join—14 sts.
Continue working the upper hand of the mitten, leaving the thumb unworked.
Rounds 4-5: Ch 2, dc in each st around, sl st in the first dc to join—14 sts.
Round 6: Ch 2, *dc2tog across first 2 sts; rep from * around, sl st in the first dc to join—7 sts. Fasten off with a tail for weaving.
With tapestry needle weave through the flo of each st around, pull tight closing the top of the mittens. Weave in all ends.
Thumb
Join yarn into the first skd st of round 3.
Round 1: Ch 2, dc in each of next 5 sts, sl st in the first dc to join—5 sts.
Round 2: Ch 1, hdc in each st around, sl st in the first hdc to join—5 sts. Fasten off with a long tail for weaving. With tapestry needle weave through the flo of each st around, pull tight closing the top of the thumb. Use the tail to sew the side thumb opening closed. Weave ends.
Ladies: Make 2
Mitten
Cuff
Row 1: Ch 7, work 1 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook and in each ch across, turn—6 sts.
Row 2: Ch 1 (not included as a st, here and throughout), work 1 sc in the blo of each st across, turn—6 sts.
Rows 3-14: Rep row 2, after last row ch 1
to join the cuff, fold the cuff in half with RS facing. Sl st the last row to row 1, working through the blo of each st across. Flip the cuff so that the seam is on the inside.
Body
Setup round: Ch 1, evenly work 14 sc sts around the band (1 st/ row), sl st in the first sc to join—14 sts.
Round 1: Ch 2 (not incl. as a st here and throughout), *1 dc in first 2 sts, 2 dc in next; rep from * around, dc in last 2 sts, sl st in the first dc to join—18 sts.
Round 2: Ch 2, *1 dc in first 3 sts, 2 dc in next; rep from * around, dc in last 2 sts, sl st in the first dc to join—22 sts.
Separate Thumb and Upper hand
Round 3: Ch 2, dc in each of next 8 sts, sk 6 sts (leaving an opening for thumb), dc next 8 sts, sl st in the first dc to join—16 sts.
Continue working the upper hand of the mitten, leaving the thumb unworked.
Rounds 4-6: Ch 2, dc in each st around, sl st in the first dc to join—16 sts.
Round 7: Ch 2, *dc2tog across first 2 sts; rep from * around, sl st in the first dc to join—8 sts. Fasten off with a tail for weaving.
With tapestry needle weave through the flo of each st around, pull tight closing the top of the mittens. Weave in all ends.
Thumb
Join yarn into the first skd st of round 3.
Round 1: Ch 2, dc in each of next 6 sts, sl st in the first dc to join—6 sts.
Round 2: Ch 2, dc in each st around, sl st in the first dc to join—6 sts. Fasten off with a long tail for weaving. With tapestry needle weave through the flo of each st around, pull tight closing the top of the thumb. Use the tail to sew the side thumb opening closed. Weave ends.
Men’s: Make 2
Mitten
Cuff
Row 1: Ch 8, work 1 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook and in each ch across, turn—7 sts.
Row 2: Ch 1 (not included as a st, here and throughout), work 1 sc in the blo of each st across, turn—7 sts.
Rows 3-16: Rep row 2, after last row ch 1
to join the cuff, fold the cuff in half with RS facing. Sl st the last row to row 1, working through the blo of each st across. Flip the cuff so that the seam is on the inside.
Body
Setup round: Ch 1, evenly work 16 sc sts around the band (1 st/ row), sl st in the first sc to join—16 sts.
Round 1: Ch 2 (not incl. as a st here and throughout), *1 dc in first 2 sts, 2 dc in next; rep from * around, dc in last st, sl st in the first dc to join—21 sts.
Round 2: Ch 2, *1 dc in first 4 sts, 2 dc in next; rep from * around, dc in last st, sl st in the first dc to join—25 sts.
Separate Thumb and Upper hand
Round 3: Ch 2, dc in each of next 9 sts, sk 7 sts (leaving an opening for thumb), dc next 9 sts, sl st in the first dc to join—18 sts.
Continue working the upper hand of the mitten, leaving the thumb unworked.
Rounds 4-7: Ch 2, dc in each st around, sl st in the first dc to join—18 sts.
Round 8: Ch 2, *dc2tog across first 2 sts; rep from * around, sl st in the first dc to join—9 sts. Fasten off with a tail for weaving.
With tapestry needle weave through the flo of each st around, pull tight closing the top of the mittens. Weave in all ends.
Thumb
Join yarn into the first skd st of round 3.
Round 1: Ch 2, dc in each of next 7 sts, sl st in the first dc to join—7 sts.
Round 2: Ch 2, dc in each st around, sl st in the first dc to join—7 sts.
Round 3: Ch 2, hdc in each st around, sl st in the first hdc to join—7 sts. Fasten off with a long tail for weaving. With tapestry needle weave through the flo of each st around, pull tight closing the top of the thumb. Use the tail to sew the side thumb opening closed. Weave ends.
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