Crochet Gingerbread Man Mittens
Crochet Gingerbread Man Mittens are a delightful addition to any winter wardrobe, adding a sprinkle of charm and coziness to chilly days. These whimsical mittens are not just practical but they also bring a touch of fun to your outfit with their adorable gingerbread man design. Imagine yourself knitting away with warm yarn, creating little sugary buttons and frosting details that will bring smiles wherever you go. Whether you're making them for yourself or as a thoughtful gift for a loved one, these mittens are sure to warm hearts along with hands. So, grab your crochet hook and let the magic of these sweet little Gingerbread Man Mittens unfold stitch by stitch!
Skill Level: Easy
Finished size (Child)
- Cuff to fingertip = 6.5″
- Circumference of palm = 7″
Materials:
Yarn: #4 – Medium / Worsted weight / 100% acrylic (Approx: 150 yards)
(I used)
– Ice Yarn Favorite (100% Acrylic; 229 yards [210 meters] / 100g)
– 60 yards of Gold (C1), 70 yards of White (C2), 20 yards of Red (C3)
– US I/9, 5.5mm crochet hook
– US H/8, 5mm crochet hook
– Tapestry needle for weaving ends
– 2 buttons, white thread and needle for sewing buttons
Gauge: 14 hdc x 10 rows = 4″ with US I-9 (5.5mm) crochet hook
Abbreviations (US Term)
- ch – chain
- sc – single stitch
- hdc – half double crochet
- dc – double crochet
- BLO – back loop only
- BL – back loop
- sl st – slip stitch
- st – stitch
- sk – skip
- beg – beginning
- * to ; – repeat * to the instructions.
- (C1) – color 1
- (C2) – color 2
- (C3) – color 3
Special stitches
- hdc2tog = yo, [insert the hook in next st, yo, pull back through the st] 2 times, yo, pull back through all the 4 loops on the hook.
(Make 2)
Hand shaping and thumb hole
With (C1), crochet ch 24, sl st to the first ch (be careful not to twist)
Round 1: ch 1, sc in first ch, sc in each st around, join with sl st in first st. (24 sts)
Round 2: ch 1, 3 hdc in first st and next st, hdc in each st around, join with sl st in first st. (28 sts)
Round 3: ch 1, 2 hdc in first st, hdc in each of next 4 st, 2 hdc in next st, hdc in each st around, join with sl st in first st. (30 sts)
Round 4: ch 1, sk first st and each of next next 6 st, 2 hdc in next st (thumb hole made), hdc in each st around, join with sl st in first st. (24 sts)
Continue rounds without increasing
Round 5 to 9: ch 1, hdc in each st around, join with sl st in first st. Leave the loop, do not fasten off. At this moment start to make an icing line before closing the top.
Icing line
With (C2) yarn, surface slip stitch like a wavy line between 8 and 9 rounds of the mittens. Fasten off and weave the end.
Decreasing and closing top
Round 10: ch 1, hdc in first st and next st, *hdc2tog (see special stitches), hdc in each of next 2 st; repeat * from around, join with sl st in first st. (18 sts including hdc2tog) Fasten off and cut the yarn.
Round 11: ch 1, hdc in first st, *hdc2tog, hdc in next st; repeat * from around, join with sl st in first st. (12 sts) Fasten off and cut the yarn.
Round 12: ch 1, (start from first st), hdc2tog around, join with sl st in first first hdc2tog. (6 hdc2tog) Fasten off and cut the yarn.
Leaving a 10-12” tail, fasten off and cut the yarn.
Thumb part
Join (C1) yarn at the first skipped st in round 3.
Round 1: ch 1, 9 hdc around the thumb hole including 2 side-sts in round 4 of the mitten, join with sl st in first st. (9 hdc)
Round 2 & 3: ch 1, hdc in each st around, join with sl st in first st. (9 hdc)
Round 4: ch 1, hdc in first st, hdc2tog (see special stitches) around, join with sl st in first st. (4 hdc2tog/1 hdc)
Leaving 10-12” tail, fasten off and cut the yarn.
Facial Features
Cheeks (make 2)
With (C3) yarn and US H/8, 5mm crochet hook, make an adjustable ring, 6 hdc into the ring, join with sl st in first st. Fasten off and leave about 10″ long yarn tail for attaching to the mittens.
Using buttons, sewing needles and with white thread, sew eyes on the round 7, about 1.5 stitches apart.
With (C2) yarn, surface slip stitch mouth line between 3 and 4 rounds of the mittens. Sew 2 cheeks at the end of the mouth lines.
Double ribbed cuff
Leaving 12″ long yarn tail for joining, join the (C2) yarn at one of the remaining loops in the foundation chain of the mitten. Using US H/8, 5mm crochet hook,
Step 1: ch 15, sc in 2nd ch from the hook, sc in each of the next 13 st, sl st to the next 2 remaining loops in the foundation chain of mitten. Turn the work. (14 sc)
Step 2: sc in BL of each st across, turn the work. (14 sts)
Step 3: ch 1, sc in BL of each st across, sl st to the next 2 remaining loops in the foundation chain of mitten. turn the work (14 sts)
Repeat steps 2 and 3 continuously around the mitten until the last loop of the foundation chain. Fasten off. Sew short rows together using the tapestry needle and yarn tail. Weave the ends.
Fold the cuff in half.