Hill Crest Toddler Mittens

“Some days thumbless toddler mittens are a super time saver.” Wouldn’t you agree?

My Hill Crest Mittens feature instructions for thumbless mittens size 6 months to 2 years. These DIY toddler mittens are really quick to make with the majority of stitching consisting of easy, standard single crochet. Matching sizes for Hill Crest Child and Hill Crest Adult make simple and classic crochet mittens for the entire family.

And, if you need a pattern to make a winter wear accessory set, check out the free instructions for a matching winter hat. The matching Hill Crest Hat and Mitten Set makes a cute set perfect for everyday wear and gift-giving.

The free pattern is provided below including the size, materials, and notes. An ad-free PDF version of the Hill Crest Mitten Pattern is also available for you to purchase, download, and print out.

Pattern information below!

Size:

♥ Six months to toddler (thumbless): 6.5 inches long x 2.5 in wide (at fingers) (16.5 x 6 cm)

Materials:

♥ Per mitten, approximately 35 (toddler) yards worsted or aran weight yarn. Drops Nepal wool and alpaca blend used for mittens pictured.

♥ Size J/10 (6 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge

♥ Open ring stitch marker or small length of yarn (approximately 12 inches) to mark rounds

♥ Tapestry needle

Gauge:

♥ In single crochet with size J hook,12 stitches and 15 rows = 4 inches

Skill Level: Easy/Intermediate

Pattern Notes

♥ Please take time to create a gauge sample before beginning work.

♥ These mittens are worked in a continuous spiral and will create a diagonal pattern. Do not join rounds unless indicated.

♥ Use hook size I/9 (5.5mm) for teen adult small mitten.

♥ The final round at the cuff is worked into the posts of the previous round and creates the appearance of rolling. This is an intended part of the design.

♥ A small length of contrasting yarn may be used in place of a stitch marker. Weave the yarn upwards as you work rounds in the piece. See picture on page 10.

♥ The yarn used for these mittens contains natural fiber and requires special laundering. Please read yarn labels and follow directions to maintain the life of your crochet work.

Special Stitches

Single Crochet 2 Stitches Together:

Insert hook into stitch, yarn over and pull through stitch (2 stitches on hook), insert hook into next stitch of round, yarn over and pull through stitch (3 stitches on hook), yarn over and pull through all 3 stitches on hook.

Front Post Single Crochet:

Insert hook right to left behind the post from round below, yarn over and finish stitch as a single crochet.

Front Post Slip Stitch:

Insert hook right to left behind the post from round below, yarn over and finish stitch as a slip stitch.

Directions to Crochet Hill Crest Toddler Mittens

(Make 2 as the pattern is the same for right and left.)

Chain 3, slip stitch to join.

Round 1:

Two single crochet into 1 loop of each stitch of starting chain. (6 stitches total)

Place stitch marker or begin to use a length of yarn to mark rounds. (See picture on page 10) Move marker up or weave yarn up for each round forward.

Round 2:

*Two single crochet into first stitch of round, single crochet into second stitch of round, repeat from * for remainder of round. (9)

Round 3:

*Two single crochet into first stitch of round, 1 single crochet and 1 back loop single crochet in second stitch of round, 2 back loop single crochet into third stitch of round, repeat from * for remainder of round. (18)

Round 4:

*Three single crochet, 3 back loop single crochet, repeat from * for remainder of round. (18)

Rounds 5 – 15:

*Repeat Round 4 for number of rounds indicated. (18)

Round 16:

Single crochet 2 together, single crochet, *3 back loop single crochet, 3 single crochet, repeat from * until last 2 stitches of round, single crochet 2 together working in back loops. (16)

Round 17:

Two single crochet, * 3 back loop single crochet, 3 single crochet, repeat from * until last 2 stitches of round, slip stitch into last 2 stitches of round working in back loops. (16)

Rounds 18 – 19:

*Front post single crochet, single crochet, repeat from * for remainder of round. (16)

Rounds 20 – 21:

*Front post single crochet, single crochet, repeat from * for remainder of round until last 2 stitches of round, slip stitch around post of second to last stitch, slip stitch in last stitch of round. (16)

Round 22:

*Loosely slip stitch around post of first stitch of round, slip stitch in next stitch, repeat from * for remainder of round. (16)

Fasten off.

Weave in ends.

Optional – Yarn used in place of stitch marker:

A small length of contrasting yarn may be used in place of a stitch marker. Weave the yarn upwards as you work rounds in the piece.