Crochet Winter’s Night Mittens

Experience the cozy warmth of the Winter's Night Mittens, handcrafted with love through the art of crochet. These mittens are perfect for keeping your hands toasty during chilly evenings, while adding a touch of elegance to your winter wardrobe. Embrace the charm of the Crochet Winter's Night Mittens, a delightful creation that combines style and functionality. Crafted with care, these mittens are designed to keep your hands snug and comfortable, making them an essential accessory for the colder months.

Materials:

• 9.0 mm crochet hook
• 106 yards of #6/super bulky weight yarn (I used 1 ball of Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick in the “Abalone” colorway)
• Tapestry needle
• Scissors
• Measuring tape or ruler
• 2 decorative buttons

Sizing:

• Sized for an adult woman

Abbreviations and Tutorial Links:

• Chain (ch)
• Half Double Crochet (hdc)
• Half Double Crochet Two Together (hdc2tog)

Instructions for Main Part of Mitten:

Ch 16, Join in the furthest ch from the hook with a sl st.

Round 1: Ch 2, work a hdc in each chain, then join with a sl st to close round.

Round 2: Ch 2, then work a hdc in each stitch, join with a sl st to close round.

Round 3-7: Repeat round 2.

Round 8: Ch 2, then work a hdc in the first stitch, a hdc in the next st, chain 3, skip 3 stitches, then work a hdc in the next stitch. Work a hdc in each stitch for the rest of the round, join with a sl st to close round.

Round 9: Ch 2, work a hdc in the first stitch, a hdc in the next stitch, then 3 hdc in the ch 3 space (from previous round). Work a hdc in the remaining stitches, then join with a sl st to close round.

Round 10: Ch 2, work a hdc in each stitch, join with a sl st to close round. 14:16

Round 11-12: Repeat round 10.

Round 13: Ch 2, hdc2tog into the first and next stitch (making two stitches into one stitch) Repeat for rest of stitches all the way around. Join with a sl st to close round.

Round 14: Repeat round 13.

Instructions for Thumb Part of Mitten:

Round 1: Tie yarn into any of the stitches of the thumb opening. Ch 2 and work 9 half double crochets into each stitch, making sure they are evenly spaced all around the thumb opening.

Round 2: Ch 2, then work a hdc into each st.

Round 3: Repeat round 2.

Round 4: Ch 2, hdc2tog into the first and next stitch (making two stitches into one stitch) Repeat for rest of stitches all the way around. Join with a sl st to close round.

Finishing:

Add decorative buttons as shown in the pictures. Weave in any ends that remain.