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This free crochet pattern will help you make an adorable Mitten Christmas Ornament.
The ninth of twelve crochet patterns to be released as part of the Crochet Crew’s Countdown to Christmas is here! You can stay in the loop with all twelve Christmas ornament crochet patterns by following along with the fun here.
This mini Christmas Mitten Ornament is a great addition to the Winter Hat and Christmas Stocking Ornaments. It’s also a super simple pattern that works up very quickly, and it’s great watching the shape come together as you crochet.
If you do end up crocheting this Mitten Christmas decoration, I’d love to see your makes! You can share your creations with me by posting a photo to social media, using the hashtag #ChristmasWithCillaCrochets, and by tagging me @cillacrochets.
I’m also here to help if you have any questions at all while crocheting. Please don’t hesitate to get in touch with me via Facebook, Instagram, or by email. I hope you enjoy the pattern!
PDF Crochet Pattern Mitten Christmas Ornament
If you’d prefer to purchase the PDF crochet pattern for this Mitten Christmas Ornament, simply head to my Ravelry or Etsy stores. Please note that a pattern bundle will be released on the 13th December 2022 that includes all 12 Christmas crochet patterns for a discounted price. So if you are looking for a bargain, I recommend waiting until then.
Crochet Pattern Information
Materials needed to crochet the Mitten Christmas Ornament
- DK yarn. I used Rico Ricorumi DK (Colour A & B) and Rico Ricorumi Lamé DK (Colour C) in the following colours. Amounts are in brackets. Please note: If preferred, you can use the same yarn (e.g. Ricorumi DK) for all three yarn colours. Rico Ricorumi Lamé DK is not mandatory for this project.
- A – White (2 grams = 4.7 m / 5.2 yds)
- B – Blue (5 grams = 11.6 m/ 12.7 yds)
- C – Gold (1 grams = 5 m/ 5.5 yds)
- Crochet hook size 2.5 mm / C in US
- Stuffing
- Needle
- Scissors
- Stitch marker
- Pins (optional)
Mitten Christmas Ornament Size
The Mitten Christmas Ornament size once assembled is 8cm/3.2″ high by 5.5cm/2.2″ wide. Please note the size of your make will vary depending on your hook size, the yarn you use, and your tension/gauge.
Gauge
Gauge is not required for this pattern, however for reference my gauge was:
7 sc stitches on 2.5 cm / 1 “
7 rows on 2.5 cm / 1 “
Crochet Pattern Abbreviations
This crochet pattern is written in US terms.
R# – Row/round number
st – Stitch
ch – Chain
sc – Single crochet
inc – Increase
sk – Skip
[…] x … – Repeat the sequence of stitches in brackets x-times
(…) – Total number of stitches at the end of each row/round
Top Tips & Additional Information
- Yarn: The yarn choice is completely up to you, and you can change the yarn weight, material, and colours based on your own personal preference. Just be aware that the weight of your yarn may impact the hook size you need to use and also the size of your final make.
- Hook size: I recommend using a smaller hook size than recommended on the yarn label. This will stop the stuffing appearing through your stitches.
- Working in rows: This pattern is crocheted back and forth in rows unless otherwise stated.
- Stitch marker: Use a stitch marker at the beginning of each round to keep track of the number of stitches.
- Construction: This decoration is made by crocheting two flat pieces. These two pieces are then joined together by crocheting around the sides. The decoration is stuffed as you join the pieces together. This is all explained as you move throughout the pattern.
- Copyright: You may not copy, reproduce or sell this pattern. However, I’m more than happy for you to sell the makes you’ve created using this pattern on a small scale. For more information, please read the full copyright notice at the bottom of this page.
Let’s Start Crocheting the Mitten Decoration
Mitten (Make 2)
Using Colour A Yarn (White).
This piece is worked flat by crocheting back and forth in rows. We start from the bottom of the mittens and work our way up.
Please note: Turning chs are not counted in the total stitch count.
Start: Ch 15
R1: Start in 2nd ch from hook, 14 sc, ch 1, turn (14)
R2 – 4: 14 sc, ch 1, turn (14) – 3 rows
R5: 14 sc (14)
Cut yarn, fasten off, and turn. Skip 1 st and attach Colour B Yarn (Blue) to next st as shown in image below.
R6: 12 sc, sk last white st, ch 1, turn (12)
Continue only crocheting into Colour B Yarn (Blue) sts.
R7 – 12: 12 sc, ch 1, turn (12) – 6 rows
In the next row we only crochet into 9 of the blue sts and leave the remaining 3 sts unworked.
R13 – 16: 9 sc, ch 1, turn (9) – 4 rows
R17: dec, 7 sc, ch 1, turn (8)
R18: dec, 4 sc, dec, ch 1, turn (6)
R19: dec, 2 sc, dec (4)
Cut yarn and fasten off.
Attach Colour B Yarn (Blue) to the st in R12 that sits right next to R13 as shown in the image below.
R13: 2 sc, inc, ch 1, turn (4)
R14: 4 sc, ch 1, turn (4)
R15: [dec] x 2 (2)
Cut yarn and fasten off.
Repeat all steps to make a second mitten.
Weave in all yarn ends.
See completed mittens in image below.
Mitten Christmas Ornament Assembly
Hold the two mittens so they are facing each other and all sides are lined up.
Now we’re going to crochet around all sides of both mittens to join them together. St count doesn’t matter here, however st counts can be found in the diagram in the image below.
Insert crochet hook into the first st on the right side corner of the bottom of the mitten (see image below) and attach Colour C Yarn (Gold). Ensure your hook is going through a st on both mittens.
3 sc in the first st (see diagram) and continue to sc around sides of mittens to join them together. Use 3 sc in the corner sts. Stuff mitten once you reach half way around, and continue to stuff until you reach the end.
*When you reach one st away from your starting place (see end point in diagram), 1 sc, ch 20, sc in same st, sl st to 1st st where you started with Colour C Yarn (Gold).
Please note: The loop of the hanging decoration can be made longer or shorter by adding or removing ch sts. Check you are happy with the length of the loop before cutting your yarn.
Cut yarn leaving a yarn tail of approximately 10cm/4″ for sewing.
Sew yarn tail through bottom sts (first & last) of loop to secure. Sew in all yarn tails into the mitten to hide.
Congratulations, you’ve finished!
I hope you’ve enjoyed crocheting your very own Mitten Christmas Ornament!
I’d absolutely love to see your creations and share them with the crochet community. You can share your makes with me by posting a picture on social media using the hashtag #ChristmasWithCillaCrochets and by tagging me @cillacrochets. I’ll also see your makes if you upload a project (with a photo) to Ravelry linking to the pattern.
Until next time, happy crocheting,
Cilla x
© 2022 Cilla Crochets. Cilla Richards – All rights reserved. This pattern is for personal use only.
The pattern (or parts of it) may not be reproduced, distributed or resold, translated, published, altered, shared, or posted (for sale or for free) over the internet or offline.
You can sell items made from this pattern if they are handmade by yourself in a limited number and you give credit to the designer. Please add the following text to your item description for any item designed by Cilla Crochets/Cilla Richards that you are selling:
“This product is handmade by [your name] from a design and pattern by Cilla Richards at Cilla Crochets. See www.cillacrochets.com for more information.”
