Toddler Mittens Crochet Tutorial
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Crochet these cute and cozy toddler mittens with this free pattern by Kinga Erdem of My Hobby is Crochet. The pattern starts at the cuff and works up into a warm mitten designed for toddlers — ideal for chilly weather or handmade gift projects.
What Makes This Tutorial Stand Out
Project Type: Mittens / Accessories
Skill Level: Easy
Yarn Weight: Aran / 10 ply
Hook Size: 4.5 mm
Stitches: Chain, Single Crochet (SC), Single Crochet Back Loops Only (SC blo), Invisible Decrease, Slip Stitch
This free tutorial walks you through making a cuff by working back and forth, then folding it into a tube and switching to rounds for the hand portion. The finished mittens fit a toddler size (12-24 months), and you can adjust yarn or hook size to create different fits.
Why Crocheters Like It
- Works for both left and right mittens with simple shaping
- Seamless cuff-to-hand transition without complex joins
- Great for customizing with color changes or appliqués to suit boys or girls
Make It
➡️ Get the full written pattern and photo tutorial here:
https://www.myhobbyiscrochet.com/2013/09/crochet-toddler-mittens-ceyla-free.html
FAQ
They’re designed to fit toddlers aged 12-24 months.
Yes — use finer yarn and a smaller hook for a smaller fit, or thicker yarn and a larger hook for older children.
You start by working the cuff flat in rows using SC blo, fold and slip stitch to form a tube, then continue in rounds for the hand section.
Yes — the pattern provides slightly different shaping for the thumb opening on left and right mittens.
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Crocheting these toddler mittens is a great way to make something warm and handmade for little hands. Try mixing yarn colours for a personalised pair or add fun appliqués to make them extra special.