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.

How to Crochet Strawberry Mittens & Fingerless Gloves

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Strawberry Mittens Free Crochet Pattern

Materials

Yarn:
- Red, Size 2 (approx. 50g for main body)
- Green, Size 2 (approx. 50g for edging)
- White, Size 1 (scraps for embroidery)
Hook: 5 mm crochet hook
Yarn needle: for finishing and embroidery
Scissors
Stitch marker: or paper clip
Tape measure: optional, for custom fit

Abbreviations

ch: chain
sl st: slip stitch
sc: single crochet
hdc: half double crochet
dc: double crochet
st(s): stitch(es)
rnd: round

Special Notes

Pattern is written in US terms.
Mittens are worked in a seamless spiral (no joining at end of rounds for most of the body).
Adjust initial chain length for custom wrist fit.
Embroidery is free-form; place seeds as desired.

Instructions

Wrist & Main Body (Red Yarn)

Foundation Chain:
- Ch 25–27 (or as needed to fit loosely around your wrist; sample uses 27).
- Join with sl st to first ch (make sure chain is not twisted).
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Rnd 1:
- Ch 2 (does NOT count as a stitch), hdc in each ch around. (27 hdc)
- Do NOT join—work in a spiral.
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Rnds 2–15:
- Place a stitch marker at starting point.
- Hdc in each st around, moving the marker up each round.
- Work until you have 15 rows above the marker.
- (Adjust length if needed.)
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Thumb Opening

Rnd 16:
- Hdc until the stitch marker is at the side of your mitten.
- Make 3–4 more hdc if marker is not at side, so the opening will be at the correct spot.
- Ch 6 (or as wide as needed for thumb base), skip 6 sts.
- Hdc in the next st after the 6 skipped stitches.
- Hdc in each remaining st to finish the round.

Top of Mitten

Rnd 17:
- Continue working hdc to where the thumb opening/chain was made.
- Switch to sc for tighter finish:
  - Sc in each remaining st of the round, including 1 sc in each ch of the thumb opening.
- Continue sc in each st until you return to the starting point.
- Join with sl st to next st to finish round.
Finish Off:
- Ch 1, cut yarn, and fasten off securely.
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Top Edging (Green Yarn)

Attach green yarn anywhere along the mitten top.
Round:
- [Sc in next st, 2 dc in next st, sc in next st, sl st in next st] repeat around the opening.
- Continue sequence until you return to the starting point.
Join with sl st to starting st.
Ch 1, fasten off, and weave in ends.

Bottom Edging (Green Yarn)

Repeat the same process around the wrist opening if desired for a decorative finish.
Attach, sequence [sc, 2 dc in next, sc, sl st], repeat, and fasten off.

Embroidered Seeds (White Yarn)

Cut a length of white yarn and thread a yarn needle.
Embroider small “V”s randomly over the red mitten to represent strawberry seeds.
- Make each “V” by bringing the needle up and down in two adjacent points, then again in the center just below for the base of the V.
- Place as many seeds as desired.
Weave in all finishing ends.
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Conclusion

You have now completed one strawberry mitten! Repeat the process for the second hand. These mittens are easy to adjust for size and are visually delightful with their fruity motif. They make a wonderful gift or personal accessory—enjoy them!

Pattern Corrections & Tips

Fit: Make sure the starting chain is loose enough for your wrist; a snug cuff can make the mitten too tight around the palm.
Thumb: To adjust thumb fit, simply increase or decrease number of chains/skip stitches.
Seamless Spiral: No slip stitch joins between rounds except where specified. Use a stitch marker to track your rounds.
Seeds: Use sharp yarn needle for easier embroidery. Tie knots securely and hide tails inside mitten for neatness.
Second Mitten: Repeat all steps identically.