How to Crochet Strawberry Mittens & Fingerless Gloves
Make your spring special by crocheting these strawberry-inspired mittens designed for all skill levels! The tutorial will guide you on shaping mittens, adding a thumb space, and decorating with green accents and embroidered white “seeds.” By following the instructions, you can crochet adorable mittens with a creative, handmade aesthetic.
Materials Needed:
- Yarn Selection: Three yarn colors (red, green, and white) are used to represent a strawberry. The yarn sizes include size 1 (100 grams) and sizes 2 (50 grams and 100 grams).
- Tools Required: A 5mm crochet hook, scissors, a yarn needle, and a stitch marker (paper clips or yarn can also be used as markers).
Making the Base of the Mitten:
- Starting with a Slip Knot: The tutorial begins by creating a slip knot to start the chain. The instructor demonstrates an easy technique for making slip knots.
- Chaining Rows: Chain stitches are created to fit around the wrist. The instructor explains the importance of ensuring the chain fits loosely for comfort.
- Joining the Chain into a Round: The chain is joined into a round using a slip stitch. Care is taken to make sure the chain isn’t twisted during connection.
- Half Double Crochet in the Round:
- The tutorial moves into working half double crochet stitches in every chain to form the first row.
- A seamless design is introduced, eliminating the need for slip stitching between rows.
Building the Body of the Mitten:
- Marking the Starting Point: A stitch marker (paper clip or colored yarn) is added to track row beginnings and avoid confusion in a seamless pattern.
- Continuing Rows: Half double crochet stitches are repeated across multiple rows without increasing or decreasing stitches.
- Counting Rows: The instructor explains how to count rows by observing the layers built above the marker.
Creating the Thumb Opening:
- Aligning the Work: The mitten is laid flat, ensuring symmetry on both sides.
- Skipping Stitches and Forming the Thumb Hole:
- A specific number of stitches are skipped to create the thumb opening.
- Chains are added to accommodate the thumb space.
- Transitioning to Single Crochet: After completing the thumb chain, the design shifts to single crochet stitches to give structure and finish the row.
Adding the Green Accent:
- Starting the Green Yarn Accent: The green yarn is attached over the single crochet stitches to add a decorative edge.
- Pattern Instructions for Green Edge:
- A sequence of single crochet, double crochet, and slip stitches is followed to form a textured border.
- This sequence is repeated until the row is complete.
- Optional Bottom Green Edge: A similar green accent is added to the bottom edge of the mitten to enhance its appearance.
Embroidering the Seeds:
- Using White Yarn: Small V-shaped seeds are embroidered with white yarn using a needle.
- Placement of Seeds: The seeds are placed randomly across the red portion of the mitten, allowing creative freedom for design.
Completing the Project:
- Hiding Tails: Yarn tails are hidden to tidy up the project.
- Creating the Second Mitten: The steps are repeated to create the second mitten for the pair.
Video Guide
This tutorial provides a comprehensive guide to crochet adorable strawberry-inspired mittens with simple crochet techniques, decorative accents, and creative embroidery embellishments.
