90 Minute Chunky Crochet Mittens Pattern for Beginners

I’m super excited to share my chunky crochet mittens pattern with you! This easy beginner pattern is perfect for anyone just starting out. Made with chunky yarn, you can whip up a cozy pair in just 90 minutes.

One size fits most women, making them great for gifts or keeping for yourself. These mittens are warm, stylish, and perfect for chilly days. Grab your yarn and hook, and let’s make these comfy mittens together! The free crochet pattern is below.

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Free Crochet Mittens Pattern

Chunky crochet mittens make great gifts because they are warm, cozy, and stylish. They’re perfect for keeping hands toasty during the cold months. These mittens are also quick and fun to make, which makes them perfect for selling at craft fairs.

People love buying handmade items that are both useful and beautiful. Chunky crochet mittens stand out with their thick, comfy texture and can be made in a variety of colors to match anyone’s style. Whether you’re gifting them or selling them, they’re sure to be a hit!

Crochet Project Materials Needed

• Crochet hook size: L-11 8 mm
• Yarn: Super bulky yarn #6. I used Lion Brand Yarn’s Wool Ease in the color Oatmeal.
• Yarn needle: Use this to weave in your ends.
• Scissors: Use scissors to fasten off your yarn.
• Stitch marker(s): Optional. Use these to help keep track of your stitches. 

Printable PDF Version of the Crochet Mittens Pattern

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Crochet Mittens Pattern Information

Skill Level

Beginner. This crochet mittens pattern uses basic stitches in basic form and in simple repeats in rounds. 

Finished Size

One size fits most women. 

Gauge

5 stitches and 3 rounds = 2 inches

Crochet Terms

• dc = double crochet stitches
• sc = single crochet stitches
• sc2tog = single crochet decrease
• blo = back loop only
• ch/chs = chain/chains
• st/sts – stitch/stitches
• sl st = slip stitch
• rnd/rnds = round/rounds
• rem = remaining

Crochet Pattern Notes

• The chain at the beginning of each round does not count as your first stitch. 
• Join each round with a slip stitch to the first stitch made in that round. 
• You are crocheting in the round from the finger tips down.
• The skipped stitches and chain 8 in round 6 will create the thumb opening.
• Repeat instructions between the asterisks (*) for the rest of the round.
• The pattern is written in US terms.

Magic Circle Alternative

If you find the magic circle tricky, try this easier method for round 1.

Chain 4, make 12 dc in the 4th ch from the hook, join (12 stitches)

Crochet Mittens Pattern Instructions

Rnd 1: Magic circle, ch 2, 12 dc, join (12 stitches)

Rnd 2: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 2 sts*, join (16 stitches)

Rnds 3-8: Ch 2, dc in each st, join (16 stitches)

Rnd 9: Ch 2, dc in 13 sts, ch 5 and skip over the last 3 sts (this creates the thumb hole), join (13 stitches + 5 chains)

Rnd 10: Ch 2, dc in each st and in each ch, join (18 stitches)

Rnds 11-12: Ch 2, dc in each st, join (18 stitches)

Do not fasten off. 

Ribbed Cuff for the Crochet Mittens Pattern

Begin where you left off for round 12. 

1st Step: Ch 9, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each rem ch, (8 stitches)

2nd Step: Slip Stitch in the next two stitches.

3rd Step: Turn your work clockwise

↑ 4th Step: Do not chain, sc blo in each st, (8 stitches)

↓ 5th Step: Ch 1, sc blo in each st, (8 stitches)

Repeat steps 2-5 all the way around. 

Finally, use a tapestry needle to sew the seam where the two ends of the cuff meet.

Thumb Hole for the Crochet Mittens Pattern

Join your yarn (leaving a long tail) to the space that the blue arrow on the right is pointing to. 

Rnd 1: Ch 1, work 11 sc around the thumbhole opening and then join (11 stitches)

• the 6 spaces that the blue arrows are pointing to (to the side and between each of the stitches that were made into the chain 5) 
• the 2 side spaces that the purple arrows are pointing to 
• the 3 stitches that the pink arrows are pointing to

Rnds 2-3: Ch 1, sc in each st, join (11 stitches)

Rnd 4: Ch 1, sc in 9 sts, sc2tog, join (10 stitches)

Rnd 5: Ch 1, sc in 8 sts, sc2tog, join (9 stitches)

Rnd 6: Ch 1, sc in 7 sts, sc2tog, join (8 stitches)

Rnd 7: Ch 1, (sc2tog) x 3 times, join (4 stitches) 

Fasten off and then use a tapestry needle to close the top. 

Finishing the Crochet Mittens Pattern

Weave in your ends.

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