These Bobble Crochet Baby Mittens are as cute as a button! Make them in no time by following along with my FREE crochet pattern!
For added support, there’s also a VIDEO tutorial for you!
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FAST CROCHET PROJECT
These sweet crochet baby mittens, with their cute bobble stitch trim, make for a fun and FAST little project for you!
They’re great stash busters too as they use such a minimal amount of yarn 😊
ADORABLE BABY SET
If you would like to make something last minute for a new arrival or upcoming baby shower, then the pattern for these baby mittens will be ideal.
You can make them solely on their own, or pair them with the matching bobble stitch hat and / or baby booties for the cutest handmade baby gift.
There’s also a matching cardigan, and the softest and squishiest bobble stitch baby blanket.
The last two items take just a little more time to make but are definitely worth the extra effort… you’ll be so pleased with the finished result!
EASY & MODERN DESIGN
These bobble crochet baby mittens are offered in 4 sizes: preemie, newborn, 0-3 months and 3-6 months.
Worked in the round, you’ll begin making them from the finger / hand section up towards the cuff.
The main body of the mitten is made using the half double crochet stitch. The texture created by this stitch is nice and compact… there are certainly no big holes for little fingers to stick out through!
Two rounds of bobble stitches are worked around the wrist area, followed by three rounds of a stretchy ribbed cuff. You’ll be able to get these little mitts on and off baby with ease.
VIDEO TUTORIAL
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BOBBLE CROCHET BABY MITTENS: FREE PATTERN
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Please carefully read all the information below.
LEVEL
“Projects may include simple stitch patterns, color work, and/or shaping”.
Source: Craft Yarn Council of America’s www.YarnStandards.com
PATTERN NOTES
- US crochet terminology used throughout.
- There are two sets of instructions: 1. Preemie 2. Newborn, 0-3 & 3-6 months.
- Use the hook size according to the size of mitten that you wish to make (details below in ‘Materials’).
- You can make these mittens using any #3 / light worsted / DK / 8 ply yarn. Please make sure that you check your gauge / tension beforehand (see ‘Gauge / Tension’ section below).
- The mittens are worked in the round from the hand area up towards the wrist.
- For beginners, it will be helpful to place a stitch marker in the first stitch made at the beginning of each round. This will ensure that you slip stitch into the correct stitch when joining at the end of the round.
- When working the bobble stitch pattern, you will be instructed to TURN your work and work into the 1st stitch of the round. It can be tricky to know which stitch to work into first; the easiest way to remember this is to work your first stitch into the 3rd chain from the hook.
MATERIALS
- YARN: Category #3 / light worsted / DK / 8 ply yarn. I used a scrap amount from 1 ball of Paintbox Yarns Baby DK, 183 yds / 1.8 oz (167m / 50g).
- CROCHET HOOKS:
Preemie – 3mm; Newborn – 3mm; 0-3 months – E (3.5mm); 3-6 months – G (4mm) - Yarn needle (the bent tip makes sewing much easier)
- Scissors (super sharp… and pretty)
- Stitch marker (these interlocking ones will not fall out!)
GAUGE / TENSION
To check your gauge / tension, work the first three rounds of the relevant pattern below.
To check that you’re okay for size, the diameter (approx.) of the mitten after these three rounds should measure as follows:
Preemie: 4cm
Newborn: 4.5cm
0-3 months: 4.75cm
3-6 months: 5cm
If your work is too small, try using a larger hook. If your work is too big, try using a smaller hook.
FINISHED SIZE
Preemie: W – 5cm; L – 8cm
Newborn: W – 5.5cm; L – 9cm
0-3 months: W – 6cm; L – 10cm
3-6 months: W – 6.5cm; L – 11cm
STITCHES & ABBREVIATIONS: (US CROCHET TERMS)
ch(s) – chain(s)
fasten off – To fasten off securely, work one chain, then cut the yarn leaving a 5 – 6” tail. Pull the tail through the loop that is on your hook. Tighten gently.
hdc – half double crochet: Yarn over (yo), insert hook into stitch, yo, pull up a loop (3 loops on hook). Yo, pull through all 3 loops. 1 half double crochet completed.
sc – single crochet: Insert hook into stitch, yarn over (yo), pull up a loop (2 loops on hook). Yo, pull through both loops on hook. 1 single crochet completed.
sl st – slip stitch: Insert hook into stitch, yarn over (yo), pull up a loop, you will have 2 loops on your hook. Pull the first loop through the second loop. 1 slip stitch completed.
st(s) – stitch(es)
Turn: Turn your work clockwise.
* to * – Repeat instructions between asterisks as many times as directed.
( ) – Sets of stitches to be worked as many times as directed.
[ ] – The total number of stitches at the end of a row.
SPECIAL STITCHES
NOTE: These special stitches are slowly demonstrated in the video tutorial (see above).
BPdc – back post double crochet: Yarn over (yo), insert hook from back to front to back around the post of the next stitch, yo, pull up a loop, 3 loops remaining on hook. Yo, pull up a loop and pull through 2 loops on hook, 2 loops remaining on hook. Yo, pull up a loop and pull through remaining 2 loops on hook. 1 BPdc completed.
bo – bobble stitch: *yarn over (yo), insert hook into stitch, yo, pull up a loop, yo, pull through first 2 loops only*, repeat from * to * into the same stitch 3 times more until you have a total of 5 loops on your hook, yo, pull through all 5 loops. 1 bobble stitch completed.
FPdc- front post double crochet: Yarn over (yo), insert hook from front to back to front around the post of the next stitch, yo, pull up a loop, 3 loops remaining on hook. Yo, pull up a loop and pull through 2 loops on hook, 2 loops remaining on hook. Yo, pull up a loop and pull through remaining 2 loops on hook.
PATTERN INSTRUCTIONS (PREEMIE)
HAND SECTION
Ch 4, sl st to 1st ch to form a ring.
Round 1. Ch2, (does not count as a stitch here and throughout), 7 hdc in centre of ring, sl st to 1st hdc to join, DO NOT TURN [7 hdc].
Round 2. Ch2, 2 hdc in same st (at base of ch2), 2hdc in next 6 sts, sl st to 1st hdc to join, DO NOT TURN [14 hdc].
Round 3. Ch2, 2 hdc in same st (at base of ch2), 1hdc in next st, (2 hdc in next st, 1hdc in next st) 6 times, sl st to 1st hdc to join, DO NOT TURN [21 hdc].
Round 4. Ch2, 1hdc in same st (at base of ch2), 1hdc in next 20 sts, sl st to 1st hdc to join, DO NOT TURN [21 hdc].
Rounds 5 – 8. Repeat round 4.
At the end of round 8 TURN your work.
BOBBLE TRIM
NOTE: When working the following rounds, see ‘Pattern Notes’ above reference where to work your first stitch.
Round 9. Ch1 (does not count as your 1st st here and throughout), 1sc in 1st sc (see pattern notes above), 1sc in next sc, *bo in next sc, 1sc in next 2 sc*, repeat from * to *, ending bo in last sc, TURN [7 bo sts].
Round 10. Ch1, *1sc in next bo, 1sc in next 2 sc*, repeat from * to * until end of round, TURN [21 sc].
Round 11. Ch1, bo in 1st sc, *1sc in next 2 sc, bo in next sc*, repeat from * to *, ending 1sc in last 2 sc, TURN [7 bo sts].
Round 12. Ch1, 1hdc in 1st sc, 1hdc in next sc, *1hdc in next bo, 1hdc in next 2 sc*, repeat from * to *, ending 1hdc in last bo, DO NOT TURN [21 hdc].
CUFF
Round 13. Ch2, *FPhdc in next st, BPhdc in next st*, repeat from * to *, ending FPhdc in last st, sl st to 1st FPhdc to join, DO NOT TURN [11 FPhdc & 10 BPhdc].
Round 14. Repeat round 13.
Cut yarn, fasten off and weave in ends.
PATTERN INSTRUCTIONS (NEWBORN, 0-3 MONTHS, 3-6 MONTHS)
HAND SECTION
Ch 4, sl st to 1st ch to form a ring.
Round 1. Ch2, (does not count as a stitch here and throughout), 8 hdc in centre of ring, sl st to 1st hdc to join, DO NOT TURN [8 hdc].
Round 2. Ch2, 2 hdc in same st (at base of ch2), 2hdc in next 7 sts, sl st to 1st hdc to join, DO NOT TURN [16 hdc].
Round 3. Ch2, 2 hdc in same st (at base of ch2), 1hdc in next st, (2 hdc in next st, 1hdc in next st) 7 times, sl st to 1st hdc to join, DO NOT TURN [24 hdc].
Round 4. Ch2, 1hdc in same st (at base of ch2), 1hdc in next 23 sts, sl st to 1st hdc to join, DO NOT TURN [24 hdc].
Rounds 5 – 9. Repeat round 4.
At the end of round 9 TURN your work.
BOBBLE TRIM
NOTE: When working the following rounds, see ‘Pattern Notes’ above reference where to work your first stitch.
Round 10. Ch1, 1sc in 1st sc (see pattern notes above), 1sc in next sc, *bo in next sc, 1sc in next 2 sc*, repeat from * to *, ending bo in last sc, TURN [8 bo sts].
Round 11. Ch1, *1sc in next bo, 1sc in next 2 sc*, repeat from * to * until end of round, TURN [24 sc].
Round 12. Ch1, bo in 1st sc, *1sc in next 2 sc, bo in next sc*, repeat from * to *, ending 1sc in last 2 sc, TURN [8 bo sts].
Round 13. Ch1, 1hdc in 1st sc, 1hdc in next sc, *1hdc in next bo, 1hdc in next 2 sc*, repeat from * to *, ending 1hdc in last bo, DO NOT TURN [24 hdc].
CUFF
Round 14. Ch2, *FPhdc in next st, BPhdc in next st*, repeat from * to * until end of round, sl st to 1st FPhdc to join, DO NOT TURN [12 FPhdc & 12 BPhdc].
Round 15-16. Repeat round 14.
Cut yarn, fasten off and weave in ends.
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